Also in today’s Roundup, all nine NWSL clubs announce roster updates
Tiffany Weimer is out for the season with a torn left ACL. (Photo Copyright Erica McCaulley for The Equalizer)
The National Women’s Soccer League announced Monday that seven players have been made available on the re-entry wire. Teams have until 1:00 p.m. EDT Tuesday to put in a claim on a player. The results will be announced at 3:00 p.m. EDT.
The seven players available are: Alex Arlitt, Katrina Gorry, and Elise Thorsnes (Utah Royals FC); Michaela Hahn and Janine Van Wyk (Houston Dash); Yuri Kawamura (North Carolina Courage); and Tiffany Weimer (Washington Spirit).
Additionally, the Thorns’ Meg Morris has indicated she intends to retire. The Thorns will maintain her NWSL rights.
Teams announce roster updates
All nine clubs announced roster updates on Monday. Players not mentioned above have been split into three classifications. Some players had their options exercised while others have been or will be offered new contracts. The third group consists of Federation Players paid for by U.S. Soccer or the Canadian Soccer Association. Their statuses and other updates regarding allocation will be announced at a later date.
Chicago Red Stars
Exercised Options (10): Emily Boyd, Morgan Brian, Vanessa DiBernardo, Brooke Elby, Sarah Gorden, Sam Kerr, Christina Murillo, Katie Naughton, Nikki Stanton, Erin Yenney
Offered Contracts (8): Danielle Colaprico, Arin Gilliland, Summer Green, Alyssa Mautz, Stephanie McCaffrey, Yuki Nagasato, Michele Vasconcelos, Rosie White
Federation Players (3): Julie Ertz, Alyssa Naeher, Casey Short
Houston Dash
Exercised Options (14): Amber Brooks, Taylor Comeau, Rachel Daly, Haley Hanson, Biancac Henninger, Sofia Huerta, Kimberly Keever, Thembi Kgatlana, Veronica Latsko, Linda Motlhalo, Kealia Ohai, Clare Polkinghorne, Kyah Simon, Meleana Shim
Offered Contracts (4): Lindsay Agnew, Savannah Jordan, Kristie Mewis, Sammy Jo Prudhomme
Federation Players (3): Jane Campbell, Allysha Chapman, Nichelle Prince
North Carolina Courage
Exercised Options (8): Abby Erceg, Kaleigh Kurtz, Heather O’Reilly, Denise O’Sullivan, Cari Roccaro, Katelyn Rowland, Meredith Speck, McCall Zerboni
Offered Contracts (8): Debinha, Elizabeth Eddy, Kristen Hamilton, Jaelene Hinkle, Darian Jenkins, Julie King, Merritt Mathias, Jessica McDonals
Federation Players (5): Abby Dahlkemper, Sabrina D’Angelo, Crystal Dunn, Samantha Mewis, Lynn Williams
Orlando Pride
Exercised Options (10): Poliana, Kristen Edmonds, Alanna Kennedy, Ali Krieger, Sydney Leroux, Marta, Carson Pickett, Chioma Ubogagu, Emily van Egmond, Dani Weatherholt
Offered Contracts (7): Camila, Danica Evans, Rachel Hill, Haley Kopmeyer, Monica, Christine Nairn, Toni Pressley
Federation Players (3): Ashlyn Harris, Alex Morgan, Shelina Zadorsky
Portland Thorns FC
Exercised Options (14): Elizabeth Ball, Celeste Boureille, Ellie Carpenter, Ana Crnogorcevic, Britt Eckerstrom, Caitlin Foord, Adrianna Franch, Kelli Hubly, Meghan Klingenberg, Tyler Lussi, Hayey Raso, Katherine Reynolds, Angela Salem, Mallory Weber
Offered Contracts (6): Andressinha, Emily Menges, Ifeoma Onumonu, Midge Purce
Federation Players (4): Tobin Heath, Lindsey Horan, Christine Sinclair, Emily Sonnett
Seattle Reign FC
Exercised Options (13): Liz Addo, Lauren Barnes, Michelle Betos, Steph Catley, Jessica Fishlock, Jaycie Johnson, Nahomi Kawasumi, Alyssa Kleiner, Theresa Nielsen, Jodie Taylor, Rumi Utsugi, Christen Westphal, Lydia Williams
Offered Contracts (6): Erin Andrews, Yael Averbuch, Kiersten Dallstream, Kristen McNabb, Megan Oyster, Jasmyne Spencer
Federation Players (3): Adriana Leon, Allie Long, Megan Rapinoe
Sky Blue FC
Exercised Options (7): Caroline Casey, Imani Dorsey, Savannah McCaskill, Amandine Pierre-Louis, Domi Richardson, Raquel Rodriguez, Erica Skroski
Offered Contracts (10): Mandy Freeman, Amanda Frisbie, Christina Gibbons, Shea Groom, Jen Hoy, Katie Johnson, Sarah Killion, McKenzie Meehan, Rebekah Stott, Madison Tiernan
Federation Players (2): Carli Lloyd, Kailen Sheridan
Utah Royals FC
Exercised Options (10): Nicole Barnhart, Katie Bowen, Rachel Corsie, Makenzy Doniak, Gunnhilder Jonsdottir, Lo’eau LaBonta, Taylor Lytle, Rebecca Moros, Katie Stengel, Erika Tymrak
Offered Contracts (5): Samantha Johnson, Mandy Laddish, Sydney Miramontez, Brittany Ratcliffe, Abby Smith
Federation Players (6): Diana Matheson, Kelley O’Hara, Christen Press, Amy Rodriguez, Becky Sauerbrunn, Desiree Scott
Washington Spirit
Exercised Options (5): Whitney Church, Mallory Eubanks, Estelle Johnson, Andi Sullivan, Kelsey Wys
Offered Contracts (12): Estefania Banini, Meggie Dougherty Howard, Caprice Dydasco, Cali Farquharson, DiDi Haracic, Ashley Hatch, Tori Huster, Joanna Lohman, Cheyna Matthews, Francisca Ordega, Arielle Ship, Havana Solaun
Federation Players (4): Rose Lavelle, Mallory Pugh, Rebecca Quinn, Taylor Smith
