NWSL Transfer Tracker: 2024-25 Offseason

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The National Women’s Soccer League’s silly season is here, filled with trades, transfers, and free agent signings (not to mention coaching movement).

Keep up with all the signings and deals with our 2024-25 NWSL Offseason Transfer Tracker. Where applicable, we’ll also provide insight into what’s happening to give you the deeper context you expect from The Equalizer, leaders in women’s soccer coverage since 2009.

This runs in reverse chronological order, so scroll down to catch up.

San Diego Wave acquires Kenza Dali

(Jan. 24, 2025) San Diego Wave FC announced they acquired French international midfielder Kenza Dali from the Women’s Super League’s Aston Villa for an undisclosed fee. Dali’s contract with the Wave runs through the 2026 season and she will occupy an international roster spot. The midfielder has earned 75 caps and scored 13 goals for the France women’s national team, including major tournament appearances in the FIFA Women’s World Cup (2019, 2023), 2022 UEFA European Championship and 2024 Paris Olympics.

Chicago Stars sign Micayla Johnson via U-18 entry mechanism

(Jan. 24, 2025) United States U-17 women’s youth national team forward Micayla Johnson signed a three-year contract with the Chicago Stars. Johnson made their first appearance for the U.S. U-17 YWNT in July 2024 and then earned a spot on the roster for the 2024 FIFA U-17 World Cup where the U.S. eventually finished in third place. Following camp with the youth national team, Johnson will join Chicago Stars FC for preseason training.

Portland Thorns sign Deyna Castellanos

(Jan. 24, 2025) Portland Thorns FC announced they signed free agent Deyna Castellanos to a contract through the 2026 NWSL season with a club option for 2027.

Deyna Castellanos enters free agency after Bay FC buys out remainder of contract

(Jan. 23, 2025) Bay FC announced that they came to a mutual agreement with Deyna Castellanos regarding her contract so she could depart Bay FC and enter free agency. Castellanos agreed to a buyout of her over $1 million contract that ran through 2026, with a mutual option for 2027. The attacker was initially acquired for a fee from Manchester City ahead of Bay FC’s inaugural 2024 season. The Venezuelan international appeared in 25 matches but saw her playing time dwindle throughout the season.

Portland Thorns sign defender Jayden Perry

(Jan. 22, 2025) The Portland Thorns have signed former UCLA defender Jayden Perry to a one-year contract. Perry spent four years at UCLA, appearing in 86 games. She played in 22 games as a centerback and helped the Bruins pitch a nation-leading 16 shutouts and a nation-low 0.41 goals against average.

NC Courage acquire midfielder Shinomi Koyama

(Jan. 21, 2025) The North Carolina Courage have acquired Japanese midfielder Shinomi Koyama on a transfer from Swedish club Djurgården, as first reported by The Equalizer. The Courage did not announce the transfer fee, but a source with knowledge of the deal told The Equalizer it was a $225,000 transfer fee. Koyama captained Japan at last year’s U-20 World Cup as the team finished runners-up. She played at the U-20 World Cup alongside Manaka Matsukubo, who already plays for the Courage. Her new contract keeps her with the Courage through the 2027 season.

Houston Dash sign midfielders Danielle Colaprico, Maggie Graham

(Jan. 21, 2025) The Houston Dash have signed veteran NWSL midfielder Danielle Colaprico through the 2026 season. Colaprico was a free agent after spending the past two seasons with the San Diego Wave.

Houston also signed midfielder Maggie Graham through 2027, the Dash’s first college signing in the new NWSL setup without a draft. Graham was a finalist for the MAC Herman Trophy, given to college soccer’s best player, after five seasons at Duke University. She helped the Blue Devils reach the national semifinals and scored 14 goals in her final college season.

Alanna Kennedy signs with Angel City FC

(Jan. 21, 2025) Alanna Kennedy has signed with Angel City FC, the club announced on Tuesday. Her contract is active through 2025 with a mutual option for 2026. The Australian defender celebrated her 30th birthday on the same day as the announcement. Kennedy has been with Manchester City since 2021. She is no stranger to the NWSL, having spent four seasons with the Western New York Flash and Orlando Pride, respectively.

INSIGHT: Angel City needed to shore up their central defense, and badly. The trade of Paige Nielsen to the Houston Dash last April pushed Megan Reid to the top of the depth chart, with rookie Madison Curry taking minutes alongside Sarah Gorden, as well. Kennedy is a well-seasoned professional with three World Cups and three Olympics tournaments under her belt for Australia. On its face, this is an upgrade for Angel City’s backline.

But Kennedy isn’t the same player she once was. Her pace has noticeably eroded in recent years, and her presence in Australia’s starting lineup at recent major tournaments has been driven less by talent and more by a lack of better available options. Kennedy was badly exposed in her positioning during the Olympics last summer, and hasn’t been Manchester City head coach Gareth Taylor’s first choice in the past few months.

Angel City still doesn’t have a permanent head coach, and Sarah Gorden, despite her career resurgence since her ACL tear, is also on the wrong side of 30. How will the side manage counterattacks, given their brittleness in those areas last season? Time will tell. Kennedy is well known in women’s soccer and has played on the world’s biggest stages. She may not be the answer to plugging Angel City’s leaking ship.

— Evan Davis

Jen Beattie retires from professional football

(Jan. 21, 2025) Defender Jennifer Beattie announced her retirement from professional football on Tuesday. The 33-year-old Scotland international most recently spent a season with Bay FC in their inaugural campaign.

San Diego Wave exercise 2025 option on Kyra Carusa, re-signs Kristen McNabb

(Jan. 21, 2025) As part of announcing their 2025 preseason roster, the San Diego Wave announced that they re-signed defender Kristen McNabb to a new contract through 2026 and Kyra Carusa’s 2025 player option was exercised.

San Diego Wave sign goalkeeper DiDi Haračić

(Jan. 20, 2025) San Diego Wave FC announced the signing of goalkeeper DiDi Haračić to a one-year contract. Haračić turns 33 in April. The Bosnia and Herzegovina international spent three seasons as the starting goalkeeper for Angel City FC.

San Diego Wave sign Nigeria international Favour Emmanuel

(Jan. 20, 2025) San Diego Wave FC announced the signing of midfielder Favour Emmanuel to a two-year contract, with a mutual option for 2027. The 22-year-old Nigerian comes from one season with Lokomotiv Moscow in the Russian Women’s Football Championship.

Washington Spirit sign goalkeeper Sandy MacIver

(Jan. 20, 2025) The Washington Spirit announced that they have signed goalkeeper Sandy MacIver via transfer from Manchester City. The England international inked a three-year extension with a mutual option for 2028.

San Diego Wave sign Colombian international Sintia Cabezas

(Jan. 20, 2025) San Diego Wave FC announced the signing of Sintia Cabezas, a Colombian international, to a two-year deal, through the 2026 NWSL season. As part of the deal, she will join Lexington SC of the USL Super League for the 2025 season. Cabezas made her professional debut at the age of 16 with her hometown club América de Cali in Colombia. She has 24 appearances for Colombia’s U-20 national team.

Racing Louisville sign Allie George to one-year deal

(Jan. 20, 2025) Allie George, who recently finished her collegiate career with Virginia Tech, has signed a one-year deal with Racing Louisville for the 2025 season. George, a defender, is from Louisville and made 77 appearances at Virginia Tech. She scored six goals and provided four assists. For the last three summers she played for the Racing Louisville USL W-League team.

Christen Press signs one-year contract keeping her with Angel City

(Jan. 17, 2025) Veteran forward Christen Press agreed to a new one-year contract with Angel City FC, keeping her with the club through the 2025 NWSL season. Angel City’s first-ever player signing has only appeared in 24 matches for the club but returned to the active roster on July 31, 2024, 781 days and several surgeries after tearing her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Despite significant time away from the pitch Press remains tied for eighth on the NWSL all-time scoring list, having netted 51 goals in 112 career appearances in all NWSL competitions. This is Angel City’s first signing under new sporting director Mark Parsons.

Racing Louisville sign Nebraska forward Sarah Weber

(Jan. 17, 2025) Former University of Nebraska standout and youth international Sarah Weber has signed a two-year deal with Racing Louisville. A three-time All-Big Ten First Team selection, Weber finished her college career with 43 goals and 16 assists in 78 games. The 21-year-old also boasts U.S. Youth National Team experience.

Houston Dash acquire Abby Smith from Gotham FC

(Jan. 17, 2025) In a trade with NJ/NY Gotham FC, the Houston Dash have acquired goalkeeper Abby Smith in exchange for $20,000 of intra-league transfer funds. Smith is a two-time NWSL champion and on-time NWSL Shield winner. Over her career, Smith has started 60 regular season games and tallied 14 clean sheets. On the way to her second NWSL Championship in 2023, Smith appeared in 15 games for Gotham and earned five Save of the Week honors.

Hannah Betfort joins North Carolina Courage

(Jan. 17, 2025) The North Carolina Courage have signed free agent forward Hannah Betfort — as first reported by The Equalizer — to a two-year contract through the 2026 NWSL season, plus a mutual option for 2027. Betfort joins North Carolina after one year with Utah Royals FC, having played the three prior seasons for the Portland Thorns.

San Diego Wave sign UNC defender Trinity Armstrong

(Jan. 16, 2025) San Diego Wave FC announced the signing of Trinity Armstrong to a three-year contract through the 2027 season. The 17-year-old is coming off winning the NCAA National Championship with the University of North Carolina in her standout freshman season where she was named to the All-ACC First Team and ACC All-Freshman Team. Armstrong is an experienced youth international, named one of five nominees for U.S. Soccer Young Female Player of the Year after helping earn a bronze medal at the FIFA U-17 World Cup.

Racing Louisville signs Duke outside back Ella Hase

(Jan 16. 2025) Racing Louisville announced the signing of rookie Ella Hase, who will join the team after a standout career at Duke University. For the Blue Devils, Hase had 13 assists in the 2024 season and helped the team make it to the 2024 College Cup. Hase totaled 93 collegiate appearances through her five seasons, with 17 goals and 23 assists to her name.

Chicago Stars sign midfielder Manaka Hayashi

(Jan 15. 2025) Chicago Stars FC have signed Japan U-20 midfielder Manaka Hayashi through the 2027 NWSL season. Hayashi has been the captain of Japan’s U-20 team since 2023. She played for Santa Clara University in 2024.

San Diego Wave acquire forward Gia Corley

(Jan. 15, 2025) San Diego Wave FC has acquired 22-year-old forward Gia Corley via transfer from German club TSG Hoffenheim for an undisclosed fee. She has signed a contract with the Wave through the 2026 NWSL season. Corley spent four seasons at Hoffenheim, tallying 14 goals and 12 assists in 70 appearances. She turned pro as a 16-year-old with Bayern Munich. Corley has represented Germany from the U-17 to U-23 levels.

Sarah Griffith signs six-month contract with Chicago Stars FC

(Jan. 14, 2025) Midfielder Sarah Griffith signed a contract with Chicago Stars FC through June 30, 2025, the club announced today. The 25-year-old re-joins the club at which she has spent her entire professional career in the United States. Griffith logged 243 minutes in the 2024 NWSL season, losing the final six weeks to an ankle injury. Griffith is Chicago’s first signing since rosters were announced in early December.

Lauren Barnes re-signs with Seattle Reign FC

(Jan. 14, 2025) Lauren Barnes is returning to the Seattle Reign, the club announced. The 35-year-old defender signed a new one-year contract, keeping her with the club until the end of 2025. Barnes holds the NWSL record for games played, games started, and minutes played. She joins teammate Jess Fishlock as the only active players to play every single NWSL season for the same club since the league’s inception in 2013.

NC Courage acquire midfielder Jaedyn Shaw

(Jan. 14, 2025) The North Carolina Courage have acquired U.S. international Jaedyn Shaw, as first reported by The Equalizer. The deal will see the San Diego Wave receive $300,000 in allocation money, $150,000 in intra-league funds, and an international roster spot for 2025 and 2026. Pending conditions met — which the clubs did not specify — the Courage could send up to $75,000 more in allocation money to the Wave this year in exchange for up to $150,000 in additional intra-league transfer funds. The conditions, per a source with knowledge of the deal, revolve around the Courage acquiring more allocation money in 2025 and allow the Wave to acquire that at a 2-to-1 rate — $2 in intra-league transfer fund dollars to $1 in allocation money. They are not performance-based incentives around Shaw’s play.

INSIGHT: First, let’s talk about Shaw. I’m on record as saying she might be the most exciting young attacker in the U.S. pool. The question is and has been: Where on the field should she play? No. 10 is the easy answer, but nothing is easy with other talented players. As the Courage roster stands now, Shaw looks like she would be a false nine in North Carolina, interchanging with Ashley Sanchez. Or maybe the Courage roll it back to the days of a double-10, with Denise O’Sullivan protecting the defensive midfield. The loss or Narumi Miura to the Washington Spirit in free agency could force a midfield shape change, anyway. That could be the attack-heavy midfield trio with Hannah Betfort (a signing previously reported by The Equalizer) or other forwards by committee up top.

One thing this Shaw move almost certainly implies is that the Courage have conceded on the ability to re-sign 2023 NWSL MVP Kerolin, who would otherwise be that forward. This is a huge stack of money to spend on Shaw, and it’s nearly impossible to believe there’s enough left over to pay Kerolin what sources have said for months will is a relatively large asking price.

As for the money and the conditional trade, this piece helps explain the difference between allocation money and intra-league transfer funds. Allocation money is more valuable, so this side deal is effectively the Wave saying they would rather have allocation money, and the Courage not having enough of that up front or not wanting to give up enough up front (see my Kerolin point) to make this trade for entirely allocation money.

— Jeff Kassouf

Orlando transfers GK Sofia Manner to AFC Toronto

(Jan. 14, 2025) The Orlando Pride has transferred goalkeeper Sofia Manner to AFC Toronto of Canada’s Northern Super League for an undisclosed fee. Manner appeared in one game for the club in 2024, a 2-2 draw vs. CF Monterrey in the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup. Canada’s NSL kicks off its first season this spring.

San Diego acquires forward Chiamaka Okwuchukwu

(Jan. 13, 2025) The San Diego Wave have signed 19-year-old Nigerian striker Chiamaka Okwuchukwu to a one-year contract through 2025. The Wave paid an undisclosed transfer fee to Nigerian Women’s Premier League club Rivers Angels FC. Okwuchukwu tallied two goals and an assist in four games at the 2024 U-20 Women’s World Cup. She will occupy an international roster spot for San Diego.

Utah Royals sign free agent Tatum Milazzo

(Jan. 13, 2025) The Utah Royals announced the signing of free agent Tatum Milazzo, a defender who most recently played for the Chicago Red Stars for four seasons. Milazzo’s deal with the Royals puts her in Utah through the 2026 season. Milazzo has 70 career NWSL appearances and has scored four career goals.

Seattle Reign signs Maddie Mercado to new contract

(Jan. 13, 2025) The Seattle Reign has re-signed midfielder Maddie Mercado to a one-year contract. In 2024, Mercado was selected by the Reign as the 27th overall pick in the now-defunct NWSL draft. Mercado made five appearances in her rookie season and scored one goal.

Utah Royals release Nyberg and Vasconcelos

(Jan. 13, 2025) The Utah Royals announced that they would buy out the remainder of the contracts of midfielder Agnes Nyberg and forward Michele Vasconcelos. The two are now free agents. Nyberg’s 2024 season with the Royals was set back by injuries, but she still logged 651 minutes in 11 appearances. Vasconcelos played in 17 matches during the 2024 season and logged 311 minutes.

Zara Chavoshi will join Orlando Pride for rookie season

(Jan. 13, 2025) The Orlando Pride announced the signing of defender Zara Chavoshi for a one-year contract. Chavoshi, who is finishing up at Wake Forest University, will be the first player the Pride has signed out of college, as the NWSL removed its draft in 2024. Chavoshi made a big difference on the defensive line for Wake Forest. Per the Orlando Pride press release, in 2024, she started in all 24 matches and recorded two assists.

Utah Royals sign Aisha Solórzano from Club Tijuana

(Jan. 13, 2025) The Utah Royals have signed Aisha Solórzano through the 2027 season. Solórzano, a forward, comes from Club Tijuana in the Liga MX Femenil. Solórzano has had a standout year in the Liga MX, scoring 16 goals in 16 matches for her side. Solórzano also gained attention during the 2024 NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup, where she scored four goals in three games, including a hat trick in a win over Seattle Reign.

Manaka Matsukubo signs contract extension with Courage

(Jan. 10, 2025) The North Carolina Courage and forward Manaka Matsukubo have agreed to a contract extension through the 2026 season. The Japanese international initially joined the club on loan in July 2023 and the Courage exercised their option to purchase her contract outright last June following the year-long loan from Mynavi Sendai. Matsukubo led Japan to a silver medal at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup over the summer, winning the tournament’s Silver Ball, leading to her first senior call-up in October.

Ana María Guzmán joins Utah Royals via loan

(Jan. 10, 2025) Utah Royals FC announced an agreement with FC Bayern Munich for Ana María Guzmán on a one-year loan for the 2025 NWSL season. The Colombian international will occupy an international spot. Just 19 years old, the defender is in the midst of the second season of her four-year contract with Bayern.

Gotham FC signs goalkeeper Ryan Campbell

(Jan. 10, 2025) Gotham FC signed UCLA goalkeeper Ryan Campbell to a contract through the 2025 season. Campbell played her final college season with the UCLA Bruins, playing every minute of every match, leading the nation in clean sheets, and being named to the MAC Hermann Trophy Watch List. Before the 2024 season, Campbell played four standout seasons at Stanford. The goalkeeper has also participated in U.S. youth national team camps at the U-14, U-15, U-16, U-17, and U-23 levels.

Jordyn Bloomer signs new deal with Racing Louisville

(Jan. 10, 2025) Racing Louisville and goalkeeper Jordyn Bloomer agreed to a new two-year contract to keep the 27-year-old in Louisville through the 2026 season. Bloomer has so far played three seasons professionally, all with Racing, and made three total appearances in alll competitions. Racing had recently picked up her 2025 contract option but this “updated agreement includes fresh terms for Bloomer,” the team announced.

Bay FC pens contract with Taylor Huff

(Jan. 9, 2025) Bay FC announced the signing of three-time All American Taylor Huff through the 2027 season. The contract also includes an option for 2028. This contract is the first professional one for Huff, who comes from Florida State University, one of the top NCAA women’s soccer programs in the country. Huff also recently earned a call-up to the USWNT Futures Camp, which will take place in Carson, CA from Jan. 14-21.

Marta commits to two more years in Orlando

(Jan. 9, 2025) After leading the Orlando Pride to a historic NWSL Shield and Championship in 2024, Marta signed a new two-year contract with the Pride. Six-time world player of the year has played her entire NWSL career in Orlando and will continue to through 2026.

Washington Spirit sign Brazilian forward Tamara Bolt

(Jan. 9, 2025) The Washington Spirit have signed Brazilian forward Tamara Bolt on a one-year deal, with player options for 2026 and 2027. Bolt comes from Brazilian club SC International, where, during her three season, she appeared in 36 matches, played almost 2,500 minutes, and scored six goals.

Utah Royals sign Mandy McGlynn through 2029

(Jan. 9, 2025) The Utah Royals and goalkeeper Mandy McGlynn have agreed on a contract extension through 2029. McGlynn, a potential replacement for Alyssa Naeher at the USWNT level, logged 84 saves in the Royals’ 2024 season. She received eight nominations for Save of the Week and won once in 2024. McGlynn earned her first cap on Oct. 30 and will attend the upcoming USWNT January camp.

Portland Thorns sign rookie Pietra Tordoin

(Jan. 8, 2025) The Portland Thorns signed Pietra Tordin of U-20 USYNT fame to a contract through 2026. Tordin, a top scorer at the U-20 FIFA Women’s World Cup and a starter in five of the team’s six matches, will also become the sixth-all time former Princeton Tiger to play in the National Women’s Soccer League. Tordin will also have a player option for 2027.

NC Courage extend contract of GK Marisa Bova

(Jan. 8, 2025) The North Carolina Courage have signed goalkeeper Marisa Bova to contract extension through the 2027 season. Bova was already under contract through 2025. She was the 45th pick in the 2022 draft and made her pro debut in the 2024 NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup, starting all four matches for the Courage while No. 1 Casey Murphy was at the Olympics with the United States.

Seattle Reign sign forward Maddie Dahlien

(Jan. 8, 2025) Seattle Reign announced that they have signed University of North Carolina forward Maddie Dahlien to a three-year contract through the 2027 NWSL season. The 20-year-old spent three years at UNC where she recorded seven goals and 13 assists across 65 matches. This past season she led her team with seven assists on the way to winning the 2024 NCAA Division I National Championship. The experienced youth international recently earned a bronze medal with the U.S. at the U-20 Women’s World Cup alongside Reign teammates Jordyn Bugg and Emeri Adames. She played all seven matches in the tournament, scoring two goals in group play and forcing the game-winning goal against the Netherlands in the bronze-medal match. Dahlien was named to the 2025 USWNT Futures Camp roster earlier today.

Seattle Reign sign defender Emily Mason

(Jan. 8, 2025) Seattle Reign announced that they have signed 22-year-old Rutgers defender Emily Mason for the 2025 NWSL season. Mason is the club’s first college athlete signing since the abolition of the NWSL Draft. Earlier in the day, the New Jersey native was selected for the 2025 USWNT Futures Camp on top of a prolific career in the youth setup. The defender was named to the All-Big Ten First Team in 2022 and 2024 and the Second Team in 2023, in addition to several United Soccer Coaches accolades.

Kansas City Current signs Clare Gagne, Katie Scott, Mary Long

(Jan. 8, 2025) The Kansas City Current have signed three players from the college game: goalkeeper Clare Gagne, ex-Penn State defender Katie Scott, and ex-Duke forward Mary Long, who is the daughter of Angie and Chris Long, the Current’s majority co-owners. Mary Long played in 15 games as a freshman at Duke and helped the U-17 U.S. women’s national team win a bronze medal at the 2024 World Cup. She trained with Kansas City’s first team for most of the past two years. Scott was also on that U-17 team and played in 11 games as a freshman at Penn State. Gagne began her college career at Brown before transferring to North Carolina, where she started every game in net as a graduate student to help the Tar Heels win their first NCAA title since 2012.

Gotham FC signs forward Khyah Harper

(Jan. 8, 2025) NJ/NY Gotham FC has signed forward Khyah Harper to a one-year contract. Harper finished her college career at the University of Minnesota in 2024 and was a semifinalist for the MAC Herman Trophy, awarded to the best college player of the year. She registered 20 goals and 14 assists in 68 games at Minnesota.

Paige Monaghan and Utah Royals agree to contract extension

(Jan. 7, 2025) Paige Monaghan will be with the Utah Royals for at least three more seasons, the club announced today. The 28-year-old winger signed an extension that will keep her with the Royals through the end of 2027.

Washington announces signing of Deborah Abiodun and Emma Gaines-Ramos

(Jan. 6, 2025) The Washington Spirit announced the signing of Nigerian international Deborah Abiodun, along with San Diego State product Emma Gaines-Ramos. Abiodun signed a three-year deal with a club option for 2028, while Gaines-Ramos signed a two-year deal. Abiodun waived two more years of eligibility from the University of Pittsburgh, where she played under former Nigeria manager Randy Waldrum.

INSIGHT: Abiodun was put on the world stage at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup with a big task: defend Christine Sinclair. Since then, she’s been a staple in the formerly-led Waldrum squad. She’ll have a new national team head coach, but she’ll remain on the squad. In college, Abiodun scored 10 goals and provided three assists in 34 games. In 2024, she battled through various injuries and the fatigue that came with the Olympics and an immediate nose-dive into the college season. However, Abiodun still had a productive season and was named to the United Soccer Coaches All-Atlantic Third Roster. Her decision to sign with Washington is an interesting choice, as she joins a hefty, and crowded, midfield that includes Croix Bethune, Leicy Santos, Andi Sullivan, Hal Hershfelt and recent acquisition Narumi Miura. — Rachael Kriger

San Diego Wave and Emily van Egmond mutually agree to terminate contract

(Jan. 3, 2024) Australian midfielder Emily van Egmond had signed with the San Diego Wave through the 2025 season but the club announced a mutual agreement to terminate the contract early. The 31-year-old, who was acquired via trade with Orlando Pride ahead of the Wave’s inaugural season, played 26 matches and 1,890 minutes in 2024 as the team finished 10th in the NWSL.

Arin Wright signs new two-year contract with Racing Louisville

(Jan. 3, 2024) Veteran defender Arin Wright is staying in Louisville through at least 2026 thanks to a new contract with her hometown club that includes an option for the 2027 season “that will automatically trigger should specific benchmarks be reached.” After spending the first eight years of her professional career in Chicago, Wright made 22 appearances for Racing in 2024, playing a key role across multiple backline positions.

Lilly Reale signs multi-year contract with Gotham FC

(Jan. 3, 2024) UCLA defender Lilly Reale is set to join Gotham FC after signing a contract with the NJ/NY club through 2027. The 21-year-old made 83 appearances over four years with the UCLA Bruins, recording three goals and four assists in 7,100 minutes of play and winning conference Defensive Player of the Year three consecutive seasons. In both 2023 and 2024, Reale was a semifinalist for the prestigious MAC Hermann Trophy. Internationally, Reale has represented the United States at the U-17 and U-20 levels.

Shelby Hogan traded to Gotham FC

(Dec. 31, 2024) The Portland Thorns have traded goalkeeper Shelby Hogan and $40,000 in allocation money to Gotham FC, in exchange for a 2025 international roster spot and $10,000 in intra-league transfer funds. Hogan, who turns 27 in May, spent most of the 2024 season as Portland’s starting keeper while Bella Bixby was on maternity leave, logging nearly 2,200 regular-season minutes and producing league-average shotstopping value, per advanced data. Gotham had been seeking a keeper to back up Ann-Katrin Berger, given Abby Smith’s current status on the season-ending injury list.

Jéssica Silva extends Gotham FC contract through June 2025

(Dec. 31, 2024) Portuguese international Jéssica Silva signed a new contract with Gotham FC keeping her with the club through June 30, 2025. Silva was a free agent this offseason after only playing two regular season matches and 44 minutes in 2024.

Mia Justus joins the Utah Royals

(Dec. 30, 2024) The Utah Royals have added goalkeeper Mia Justus to the roster, signing a three-year deal through the 2027 NWSL season. There was no club option indicated. She made 105 saves in her final season, and totaled 194 in her Texas career. She played at Florida State in 2021 and 2022.

Cal Berkley forward Karlie Lema signs with Bay FC

(Dec. 30, 2024) Bay FC has added local talent Karlie Lema to their roster, as the former University of California, Berkley, forward signed a three-year contract through the 2027 NWSL season, with a club option for 2028. In four seasons with Cal, Lema scored 31 goals in 76 matches. She recorded 12 assists in four seasons.

Nicole Barnhart announces retirement from pro soccer

(Dec. 30, 2024) Nicole Barnhart, legendary U.S. women’s national team and NWSL goalkeeper, has announced her retirement. Her most recent club was the Washington Spirit. Barnhart made three appearances in 2024. She won the NWSL Championship with FC Kansas City in 2014 and 2015. Barnhart, who is 43 years old, won two Olympic gold medals with the U.S. women’s national team in 2008 and 2012.

Gotham FC signs Brazilian forward Gabi Portilho

(Dec. 30, 2024) NJ/NY Gotham FC has signed Brazilian forward Gabi Portilho on a free transfer from Brazilian club Corinthians. Portilho is signed through 2026 with an option for 2027. The 29-year-old scored in both the quarterfinal and semifinal in Brazil’s run to an Olympic silver medal in August. She has 26 caps for Brazil. Read more here.

Houston Dash trade $400,000 to Gotham for Yazmeen Ryan

(Dec. 27, 2024) The trade that The Equalizer reported on the day prior is now official: The Houston Dash have acquired forward/midfielder Yazmeen Ryan from NJ/NY Gotham FC in exchange for $400,000 in allocation money, a new league record. The deal is one of the most expensive intra-league transfers in NWSL history. (Houston received $500,000 total in exchange for Maria Sanchez earlier this year; $200,000 of that was allocation money.) Also as part of the deal, the Dash received $80,000 in intra-league transfer funds, and Gotham FC received a 2025 international roster spot.

INSIGHT: Winds of change continue at both Gotham and Houston. It hasn’t quite been a mass exodus from Gotham yet, but between this and trading Lynn Williams to Seattle Reign FC last week, there’s clear change afoot for the 2023 NWSL champions. Change is constant in the NWSL, so that isn’t entirely abnormal, but the turnover is worth monitoring as the offseason continues. For Houston, Ryan is another positive sign for a team that in 2024 finished in last place, fired its general manager, and eventually parted with its absentee first-year coach. As far as the money? Yes, it’s a big number, and allocation money is something of a rare and desired jewel in NWSL right now. Allocation money allows teams to spend over the cap. As of this year, teams could not ‘purchase’ more of it. All allocation money floating around in the NWSL ecosystem must be spent by Dec. 31, 2026, so it’s use it or lose it — and everyone wants some. Let’s see what Gotham plans to do with it. — Jeff Kassouf

Gotham acquires Ghanaian midfielder Stella Nyamekye

(Dec. 24, 2024) NJ/NY Gotham FC has acquired 19-year-old Ghanaian midfielder Stella Nyamekye (nyah-meh-che) from Dreamz Ladies FC of the Ghana Women’s Premier League in exchange for an undisclosed transfer fee, pending receipt of her P-1 visa and International Transfer Certificate (ITC). Nyamekye has signed a three-year contract through 2027, with a mutual option for 2028, the club announced. Nyamekye captained Ghana’s 2024 U-20 World Cup team.

Portland Thorns re-sign goalkeeper Bella Bixby

(Dec. 23, 2024)The Portland Thorns FC have signed goalkeeper Bella Bixby to a contract extension through the 2025 season with an option for 2026. Bixby was drafted by Portland in 2018 and helped the Thorns win the 2021 NWSL Shield and 2022 NWSL Championship.

Kansas City Current sign Brazilian goalkeeper Lorena

(Dec. 23, 2024) The Kansas City Current have signed Brazilian international goalkeeper Lorena da Silva Leite — known as Lorena — to a three-year contract through 2027 with an option for 2028. The Current paid an undisclosed transfer fee to Brazilian club Grêmio.

INSIGHT: This and the Laurel Ivory signing suggest more movement in net for Kansas City. The summer arrival of Almuth Schult helped solidify Kansas City’s defense, but Schult won’t return to the club. — Jeff Kassouf

San Diego Wave re-sign goalkeeper Hillary Beall

(Dec. 23, 2024) Hillary Beall has re-signed with the San Diego Wave through the 2025 NWSL season. Beall made five appearances for the Wave in 2024, after being traded to the California club from Racing Louisville FC.

Angel City signs Macey Hodge from Mississippi State

(Dec. 23, 2024) Angel City FC has signed SEC Midfielder of the Year Macey Hodge to a two-year deal through 2026, with a club option for 2027. The Mississippi State alum made 97 appearances in college, recording five assists. She was also named to the 2024 First Team All-SEC list, along with being a Mac Herman semifinalist.

Gotham signs Sarah Schupansky from Univ. of Pittsburgh

(Dec. 23, 2024) Gotham FC has signed forward Sarah Schupansky to a two-year deal with a club option for 2027. Schupansky is coming off a four-year collegiate career with the University of Pittsburgh. She led the entire NCAA in assists in 2024 with 15, while also scoring seven goals. In four seasons, she accounted for 32 goals and 43 assists. In 2023, she was the first-ever Pitt Panther named to the All-ACC First Team.

INSIGHT: I covered Sarah’s entire college career at the University of Pittsburgh, as the team’s color commentator on broadcasts. Sarah is a player that can feature as a No. 9, but is best on the wing. In the Panthers’ first eight games of the 2024 season, Schupansky already amassed 12 of her 15 assists. In 2024, she got a taste of a professional environment with Racing Louisville, featuring with the USL W-League side. It doesn’t hurt to play collegiately in arguably the best conference in the NCAA. Gotham is getting a player that can win, provide assists, score and brings versatility to the attack. — Rachael Kriger

Angel City trade Rocky Rodriguez to Kansas City Current

(Dec. 20, 2024) Angel City FC traded midfielder Rocky Rodriguez to the Kansas City Current. In exchange, Angel City received $100,000 in intra-league transfer funds. Rodriguez joined Angel City in Jan. 2020 and made 20 appearances for the Los Angeles team. Before that, Rodriguez spent four years with the Portland Thorns. Rodríguez has also been a member of the Costa Rica women’s national team since 2012, and has scored 46 goals in 101 caps with the Ticas.

Kansas City Current sign Laurel Ivory

(Dec. 19, 2024) The Current and free agent goalkeeper Laurel Ivory have agreed to a one-year contract with a mutual option for the 2026 season. Ivory joined Seattle Reign out of the University of Virginia in 2022.  Making her regular season debut in 2024, Ivory made nine appearances and started eight matches for Seattle after regular starter Claudia Dickey was sidelined with injury.

INSIGHT: This move to Kansas City gives Ivory a strong chance to challenge for a starting spot on a team with no determined starter as she is the only goalkeeper they have signed for 2025 so far. She will also be reunited with goalkeeper coach Ljupčo ‘Raki’ Kmetovski who sheperded her development the first two years in Seattle. — Bella Munson

Mandy Freeman signs new contract with Gotham FC

(Dec. 19, 2024) Defender Mandy Freeman agreed to a new two-year contract keeping her with Gotham FC through the 2026 season. Freeman is the club’s longest-tenured player, selected No. 10 overall in the 2017 NWSL Draft, and she will play her ninth year with the club this upcoming 2025 season. The veteran featured in 16 games during the 2024 regular season, seven of which were starts, and contributed one goal and two assists.

INSIGHT: Our Evan Davis considered Freeman to be a top 10 available free agent this offseason so this is a good re-signing for Gotham. She may not start, depending on the health of the rest of Gotham’s defense, but the 30-year-old can play multiple positions along the backline and will at least provide valuable depth and familiarity with Gotham’s system. — Bella Munson

Gotham FC acquire Jaelin Howell, transfer fee

(Dec. 19, 2024) Midfielder Jaelin Howell has been traded to Gotham FC in exchange for Lynn Williams and Cassie Miller, multiple sources confirm. The former Mac Hermann Trophy winner who was picked No. 2 overall in the 2022 NWSL Draft was traded to Seattle from Racing Louisville in August and made eight appearances for the Reign. In the trade, Gotham also receive $70k in allocation money and a 2025 international spot.

INSIGHT: Howell came out of Florida State University as a highly touted pro prospect with a couple of U.S. women’s national team caps to her name but has yet to consistently perform to her level of promise as a professional. The midfielder didn’t have much time in Seattle to find her footing but perhaps Gotham will finally unlock her potential. At just 25 years old, Howell still has many years left to play and develop while Gotham gave up two older players in her place. This trade also fills a need for Gotham as Delanie Sheehan departed in free agency, leaving question marks in the midfield. If Howell performs to her potential this trade is a big win for Gotham. — Bella Munson

Seattle Reign acquire Lynn Williams and Cassie Miller

(Dec. 19, 2024) United States international and all-time NWSL leading scorer Lynn Williams and goalkeeper Cassie Miller are joining Seattle Reign via trade with Gotham FC, multiple sources confirm. In exchange, Seattle is sending Jaelin Howell and a transfer fee to Gotham. Williams is a four-time NWSL Champion, including with Gotham FC in 2023 when she helped defeat her new club in the NWSL Championship game. Miller began the 2024 season as Gotham’s starter in net until German keeper Ann Katrin Berger joined the club and overtook the position.

INSIGHT: Seattle has been in desperate need of consistent scorers for multiple seasons now so who better to add to the roster than a player with 80 goals in all NWSL competitions through her career, the most all-time. The Reign will also benefit from there being no major international tournament for U.S. internationals this year putting extra playing minutes on a 31-year-old player. The biggest question mark is how long will Williams stay in Seattle? The forward is only signed through 2025 right now and if she only plays one season the Reign gave up a young, potential franchise cornerstone for one year of scoring. Miller will likely challenge Claudia Dickey for the starting goalkeeper spot, at least creating some competition around the position. Only time will tell if this move pays off. — Bella Munson

North Carolina Courage sign Brooklyn Courtnall

(Dec. 19, 2024) Defender Brooklyn Courtnall signed a three-year contract with the Courage out of the University of Southern California. Courtnall is the first player signed by the Courage in the new post-draft era and was named a first-team All-American in 2024.

Houston Dash extend Christen Westphal and Belle Briede

(Dec. 18, 2024) The Houston Dash announced that defender Christen Westphal signed a new two-year contract, keeping her with the team through 2026, with a mutual option for 2027, after recently being acquired from San Diego via trade. Midfielder Belle Briede signed a contract extension through 2025. Briede was acquired via trade with San Diego Wave ahead of the 2024 season when she appeared in 17 regular season games for Houston.

Alexis Loera traded to Utah Royals

(Dec. 17, 2024) Bay FC midfielder Alexis Loera has been traded to the Utah Royals, multiple sources confirm. The club announced on Wednesday that Bay FC will receive $25,000 in intra-league transfer funds plus a 15% sell-on fee if Utah trades or transfers Loera who signed a new three-year contract with the Royals. Loera, 25, missed most of 2024 with an ACL tear.

INSIGHT: If Loera can stay healthy for a full season, she stands to be one of the most defensively potent weapons in the NWSL. She is a versatile player who spent her 2022 rookie year as one of the starting centerbacks for the Kansas City Current, before moving to defensive midfield the following season. Advanced defensive metrics love Loera, a player who can produce real defensive value both on and off the ball. Loera has also been one of the best passers from deep-lying positions over the last three seasons, making her a true two-way threat. Utah is lucky to have her. — Evan Davis

Angel City sign Julie Dufour

(Dec. 17, 2024) Angel City FC has signed French forward Julie Dufour to a three-year contract, through the 2027 NWSL season. Dufour comes from Paris FC where she scored 19 goals in 41 matches, across all competitions. Previously, she featured for Lille and Bordeaux in her native France. The 21-year-old has made eight appearances for the senior French national team.

Washington Spirit sign Narumi Miura

(Dec. 17, 2024) The Washington Spirit have signed free agent Narumi Miura on a two-year deal through the 2026 NWSL season, with an option for 2027. The Japanese international featured for the North Carolina Courage for the last two seasons, making 47 regular-season appearances.

INSIGHT: The Spirit needed cover in central midfield, thanks to Andi Sullivan’s ACL tear. Narumi was the best central midfielder on the free agent market once Delanie Sheehan came off the board. She turns 28 next year, and so will give Washington her prime seasons. A defensive specialist, Narumi was an elite ball winner in her first go-round with the Courage in 2023. She took a defensive step back last season, but then again, so did everyone in the squad not named Kaleigh Kurtz. Narumi has time to bounce back, but given her and Hal Hershfelt’s weak passing games (a great irony, given Narumi’s place in the engine room of the possession-addicted Courage), the Spirit will have to find deep-lying ball progression elsewhere. — Evan Davis

Angel City re-signs defender M.A. Vignola

(Dec. 16, 2024) Angel City FC has re-signed fullback M.A. Vignola through the 2026 season. Vignola has played 43 total matches for the team and was the third player in team history ahead of its 2022 NWSL launch.

INSIGHT: Vignola is a top quality fullback whose 2023 performances earned her a look with the U.S. national team. She defends well and, at her best, gets forward and joins the attack as well as any fullback in the league (thanks to the forward roots). She’s had various injury struggles that have limited her time in the NWSL outside of that strong season. Angel City will be banking on Vignola being in top form to help improve the defense and the team at large. — Jeff Kassouf

San Diego Wave sign defender Quincy McMahon

(Dec. 13, 2024) San Diego Wave FC has signed UCLA and U.S. youth international defender Quincy McMahon through the 2027 season on a three-year deal that begins January 1, 2025. McMahon is 21 years old and was a four-year starter at UCLA. She was the 2024 Big Ten Tournament MVP.

INSIGHT: This signing is a good reminder that there is no longer an NWSL Draft, and college players are free to sign directly with teams. There hasn’t been a wave of college signings yet, but they are surely coming. San Diego has been active on this front, however. The announcement of McMahon comes following Wave’s announcement last month that the team signed University of Texas forward Trinity Byars. Even amid turmoil and without an announced coach, the Wave have been active in this department. — Jeff Kassouf

Portland Thorns acquire Brazilian defender Daiane from Flamengo

(Dec. 13, 2024) The Portland Thorns have signed Brazilian centerback Daiane through the 2026 season via transfer from Flamengo for an undisclosed transfer fee. Daiane is 27 years old and has 12 caps for Brazil. She has played professionally in Brazil, France, Norway and Spain.

INSIGHT: The Thorns have now signed two centerbacks — Daiane and Sam Hiatt — while their most recent starting centerback duo of Becky Sauerbrunn and Kelli Hubly remain free agents. The futures of Sauerbrunn and Hubly are worth watching. — Jeff Kassouf

Washington Spirit re-sign goalkeeper Kaylie Collins

(Dec. 13, 2024) The Washington Spirit has re-signed goalkeeper Kaylie Collins to a new one-year contract for the 2025 season. Collins originally signed as a national team replacement player in July. She is yet to appear for the Spirit.

Utah Royals sign forward KK Ream

(Dec. 11, 2024) The Utah Royals have signed 15-year-old forward and Utah native KK Ream, the youngest signing in team history. Ream has experience in the Royals’ Arizona academy and is a U.S. youth international.

Orlando Pride sign goalkeeper Kat Asman

(Dec. 11, 2024) The Orlando Pride and goalkeeper Kat Asman have agreed to a two-year contract through the 2026 season. Asman spent the 2024 season with the Portland Thorns after playing collegiately at Penn State.

Portland Thorns waive forward Izzy D’Aquila

(Dec. 10, 2024) The Thorns announced as part of their end-of-year roster updates that they have waived forward Izzy D’Aquila, “allowing her to pursue other opportunities.” Among the Thorns’ free agents are defenders Kelli Hubly, Meghan Klingenberg, Gabby Provenzano and Becky Sauerbrunn. The club did not formally say anything about the status of negotiations with those players.

Washington Spirit announce roster updates

(Dec. 10, 2024) Seven Spirit players are free agents who are free to negotiate with any club, including Washington. Notably, defender Anna Heilferty, forward Civana Kuhlmann and forward Lena Silano enter free agency after declined 2025 options.

Houston Dash announce roster updates

(Dec. 10, 2024) In addition to previously announced deals, the Dash announced that they have declined options on Paulina Gramaglia, Andressa Alves, and Croix Soto.

San Diego Wave announce roster updates

(Dec. 10, 2024) The Wave have exercised the mutual contract option on Hanna Lundkvist for the 2025 season. Several other players are free agents who the club says they are still in active discussions with.

Seattle Reign announce roster updates

NJ/NY Gotham FC announce roster updates

Chicago Red Stars announce roster updates

Orlando Pride announce roster updates

NC Courage announce roster updates

Maya Doms, Catherine Paulson not re-signing with Bay FC

(Dec. 10, 2024) Midfielders Maya Doms and Catherine Paulson did not re-sign with Bay FC, the team announced in their end-of-season roster update. Both players were free agents this winter, and will be exploring the open market.

Sophie Hirst, Mallie McKenzie sign extensions with Thorns

(Dec. 10, 2024) The Portland Thorns have signed midfielder Sophie Hirst to a two-year contract extension. 2024 rookie Mallie McKenzie inked a one-year deal extending her through 2025.

Zoe Burns, Carly Nelson not re-signing with Utah Royals

(Dec. 10, 2024) The Utah Royals announced that several players did not re-sign in their end-of-season roster release . Defenders Zoe Burns, Julia Grosso and Darielle O’Brien, along with goalkeeper Carly Nelson and forwards Cameron Tucker and and Shaelan Murison, will be exploring the open market this winter. Negotations are ongoing over the club option for forward Hannah Betfort.

Racing Louisville announce roster updates

Chapman, Harris, West sign new contracts with Houston Dash

KC Current announce roster updates

Haračić, Spencer among those not re-signing with Angel City

(Dec. 10, 2024) Goalkeeper Didi Haračić, defender Jasmyne Spencer, midfielder Meggie Dougherty Howard, and forward Katie Johnson did not re-sign with Angel City, as announced by the club in their end-of-year roster release. Defender Vanessa Gilles will return to Los Angeles upon the conclusion of her loan with Olympique Lyonnais in June 2025. Negotiations are ongoing between the club and forward Christen Press about a new contract.

Houston Dash trade for defender Christen Westphal

(Dec. 10, 2024) Defender Christen Westphal has been traded to the Houston Dash. In exchange, the San Diego Wave get an international roster spot in 2025, $14,000 in allocation money plus “performance-based incentives.”

INSIGHT: Westphal is an NWSL veteran who started 50 games over three seasons in San Diego. Her arrival in Houston continues an overhaul for the Dash, who only just named Angela Hucles Mangano as president of women’s soccer (filling general manager type of tasks) on Monday. Interim GM Erik Ustruck is even the one quoted in the Dash press release. This deal was done before Monday’s trade deadline. Was it done with a coach in mind or working in the background? That is one of the big remaining questions in Houston. — Jeff Kassouf

NC Courage waives defenders Dorsey, Mertz

(Dec. 9, 2024) The North Carolina Courage have waived defenders Julia Dorsey and Landy Mertz, who were each selected in the 2024 draft. Dorsey was loaned out to Dallas Trinity FC of the USL Super League in August.

Bay FC re-signs Allen, Conti, Shepard

(Dec. 9, 2024) Bay FC has signed goalkeeper Emmie Allen, midfielder Caroline Conti, and midfielder Jamie Shepard to new contracts, keeping each player with the club for 2025 with an option for 2026.

Chicago Red Stars sign goalkeeper Halle Mackiewicz

(Dec. 9, 2024) The Red Stars have brought in a goalkeeper to back up Alyssa Naeher. Coming from the Swedish league, Halle Mackiewicz has signed a one-year contract for the 2025 NWSL season. She featured most recently for Trelleborgs FF, where she started 10 matches. She is a Clemson University alum.

Portland Thorns sign defender Sam Hiatt

(Dec. 6, 2024) The Thorns have signed free agent Sam Hiatt through the 2026 season, with an option for 2027. Hiatt made 17 appearances for NJ/NY Gotham FC in 2024 after arriving via trade with Seattle Reign FC.

INSIGHT: Hiatt gives the Thorns some desperately needed depth at centerback. Portland already struggled defensively this year, and the future of free agents Becky Sauebrunn and Kelli Hubly — the starting duo in recent years — is up in the air with both in free agency. Also, this is departure No. 3 of the week for Gotham. Coincidence or a trend? Something to watch. — Jeff Kassouf

Houston Dash re-sign Kiki Van Zanten, terminate Elin Rubensson

(Dec. 6, 2024) The Houston Dash announced the re-signing of midfielder Kiki Van Zanten to a deal through 2026, with a mutual option for 2027. The Jamaican international made four appearances for Houston before sustaining a foot injury in April. The Dash also mutually agreed to terminate the contract of Swedish midfielder Elin Rubensson, who played in 15 games in 2024.

KC Current re-sign forward Nichelle Prince

(Dec. 5, 2024) The Kansas City Current have signed forward Nichelle Prince to a new contract through 2026, with a mutual option for 2027. Prince arrived in January via trade with the Houston Dash. She was a free agent this offseason.

Houston Dash re-sign forward Avery Patterson

(Dec. 5, 2024) Rookie forward Avery Patterson has re-signed with the Houston Dash on a three-year contract, through the 2027 NWSL season. Patterson featured in 23 matches, recording one goal and two assists.

Chicago Red Stars sign midfielder Maitane López

(Dec. 5, 2024) Spanish midfielder Maitane López has signed a two-year contract with the Chicago Red Stars. López joined Gotham FC in 2023 after a two-year stint with Atletico Madrid in her native Spain. She also spent time in her career with Collerense, Levante and Real Sociedad. With the Spanish women’s national team, López has two senior caps.

Seattle Reign sign defender Madison Curry

(Dec. 4, 2024) Madison Curry signed a three-year contract with the Seattle Reign, through the 2027 NWSL season. Curry was selected in the fourth round of the 2024 NWSL Draft, and featured in 22 matches and recorded one assist. She logged over 1,500 league minutes. Curry was a free-agent signing for the Reign.

Angel City re-signs goalkeeper Hannah Stambaugh

(Dec. 4, 2024) Hannah Stambaugh has re-signed with Angel City FC for the 2025 NWSL season. A native of Tokyo, Japan, Stambaugh featured for Omiya Ardija Ventus for three seasons until joining Angel City. While she didn’t make an official league appearance last year, Stambaugh did start in goal in a friendly against Liga MX Femenil side FC Juarez in August.

Houston Dash sign midfielder Delanie Sheehan

(Dec. 4, 2024) Delanie Sheehan has signed a two-year contract with the Houston Dash with a mutual option for the 2027 NWSL season. She was a free agent who had been with NJ/NY Gotham FC since being drafted there in 2021. Sheehan was an important member of Gotham’s 2023 championship team and she started in 24 games in 2024, logging over 2,000 minutes.

INSIGHT: Sheehan is a bigger loss than you might think for Gotham. The obvious question to ask is: Why leave a championship contender for the last-place team in the NWSL, a place with no general manager or head coach and a team that has been an unmitigated disaster this year? The answer is surely more detailed than this, but sources tell EQZ that Sheehan got a major pay raise — exponentially more than her prior Gotham deal that significantly underpaid her. — Jeff Kassouf