Boston Legacy Football Club today announced the signing of Canadian international Amanda Allen to a two-year deal with a club option for 2028. Allen will join the club in January as a free agent when the full roster reports for preseason.

The Kansas City Current has agreed to terms on a three-year contract with forward Gianna Paul from the University of Alabama, the club announced Friday. Paul, a two-time United Soccer Coaches All-American, will be in Kansas City through the 2028 season with a club option for 2029

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An expert panel without a single Black voice on it? I knew y'all thought we weren't smart. I didn't think you'd be so blatant. I didn't even see CAF representation despite having CAF players listed. Before you get mad at me for pointing it out, look within.

The Kansas City Current has announced that goalkeeper Tyler McCamey, defender Regan Steigleder and forward Alex Pfeiffer have departed the club. McCamey and Steigleder will pursue free agency, while Pfeiffer and the club have agreed to mutually terminate her contract

Here in the Vincent household, the Oversight Committee takes their responsibilities very seriously

This league is not being respectful of those of us who are trying to disconnect from the internets this week

Bay FC announced today the club has signed defender Heather Gilchrist to her first professional contract. Gilchrist joins Bay FC on a three-year deal through 2028 following a 4-year college career where she helped lead FSU to 2 NCAA titles & earned 2 United Soccer Coaches All-American selections.

Statement from the NWSLPA. The union is definitely not on board with the new High Impact Player Rule. #NWSL

The High Impact Player Rule will go into effect on July 1, 2026. Teams will be able to sign High Impact Players immediately, provided the contract terms do not require the team to utilize the rule until the effective date.

Chicago Stars FC today acquired Michelle Alozie from the Houston Dash in exchange for $40,000 of allocation money. Subsequently, the club has signed Alozie to a three-year contract keeping the defender in Chicago through the 2028 NWSL season

The NWSL announced the creation of a new player compensation mechanism designed to provide clubs with expanded flexibility to attract and retain high impact players. The High Impact Player Rule underscores the league’s continued growth and its commitment to competing for the world’s top talent.

REMINDER: Today at 6pm ET (3pm PT) the NWSL transaction moratorium is in effect until Monday Dec 29th at 9am ET This does not mean new things will not be announced, it just means that no new things will get league approval (final step before announcement) in that time

Angel City Football Club (ACFC) announced today that the club and defender Sara Doorsoun have mutually agreed to part ways. Doorsoun joined ACFC in July 2025, occupying one of the club’s international roster spots. *Interesting that the Eintracht release had transfer while ACFCs does not*

Well it’s official on the German side: Eintracht Women have finalised a transfer of Sara Doorsoun from Angel City FC shortly before Christmas The Cologne native has inked a contract in Frankfurt valid until 30 June 2028 and will begin training with Niko Arnautis’ side at the start of January.

Angel City has now posted a Thank You for Doorsoun… weird that it’s coming before a press release w/ transfer or a mutual termination of the guaranteed 2026 contract

Washington Spirit star defender Gabby Carle has signed a new contract keeping her with the team through the 2029 season, the club announced today. The Canadian standout agreed to a new five-year contract, retroactive to the start of the 2025 season.

No official announcement from either team but it appears Angel City defender Sara Doorsoun has signed with Eintracht Frankfurt The German defender’s NWSL contract was through 2026, so this would open up a roster spot and INTL spot

Racing Louisville FC has signed forward Rachel Hill to a two-year contract through the 2027 season. The 30-year-old joins Racing as a free agent, having played with Bay FC the last two seasons.

Denver Summit FC received approval from Denver City Council to move forward with the club’s proposed purpose-built stadium for professional women’s soccer at Santa Fe Yards today. The club will proceed with building a new stadium in advance of the 2028 NWSL season.

5 o’clock news drop from the Stars Instagram account: Shea Groom, Cari Roccaro, and Ava Cook will not return to the Stars next season. The announcement included a quote from Ava Cook to the fans, and her teammates: “I can’t thank you enough for making Chicago feel like home.”

Racing Louisville has posted a ‘Thank You’ to free agent midfielder Ary Borges on socials

Denver Summit FC announced today the signing of defender Carson Pickett, a two-time NWSL Best XI honoree and U.S. international, through the 2027 season

Chicago Stars FC announced the re-signing of forward, Nádia Gomes. The Portuguese international rejoins the Stars for her third season, with her contract running through the 2026 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) season.

The Kansas City Current has signed Meila Brewer, a defender with a decorated USYNT resume, to a three-year contract through the 2028 season. Brewer will arrive in Kansas City ahead of upcoming preseason training, and, at just 16 years old, will be one of the youngest players in the NWSL

Boston Legacy Football Club today announced the signing of forward Ella Stevens to a two-year deal with a mutual option to renew. Stevens joins Boston as a free agent and will report with the rest of the roster for preseason in January

The Kansas City Current has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with Laney Rouse, a defender who recently concluded a decorated collegiate career at the University of Virginia. Rouse’s first professional contract will keep her in Kansas City through the 2026 season

It is extraordinarily hard to join a club midseason and immediately make an impact without the connection building that comes from a two month preseason. Here’s the NWSL’s secondary window moves with the most impact on the back-half of the season: www.spotrac.com/news/_/id/31...

Denver Summit FC announced today that it has agreed to an exclusive local broadcast partnership with Denver7 (KMGH-TV) and its sister station The Spot - Denver 3 (KCDO-TV). Under the multiyear agreement, the two stations will air all non-nationally exclusive matches of the team

Reminder: You can see all of the NWSL's signings, extensions, trades, and released players since 07/01 (2026 free agency opening up) at the Spotrac Offseason Tracker www.spotrac.com/nwsl/offseas...

Angel City sent to media some general timelines to look forward to in the new year Mid-January - Player Return + "Our full 2026 NWSL season schedule is anticipated to be released in mid-January" End of Feb - Jersey release Feb 15-21st - Coachella Valley Invitational March - Home Opener

San Diego Wave FC announced today that the Club has re-signed midfielder Jordan Fusco to a two-year contract through the 2027 season. Fusco will join Tampa Bay Sun Football Club of the USL Super League on a loan deal through June 8, 2026.

The Portland Thorns announced today that forward Sophia Wilson has exercised her 2026 player option and will represent Portland next season. "I'm excited to get back with everyone and play in Providence Park, to play in front of the Riveters. There's no place like it."

Boston Legacy Football Club today announced the signing of goalkeeper Laurel Ivory on a two-year contract, joining Boston from the Kansas City Current as a free agent.

The Kansas City Current announced Tuesday that the club has signed defender Kolo Suliafu, a standout collegian from the University of Washington. Suliafu’s contract is through the 2026 campaign and she will join the team ahead of upcoming preseason training.

The Kansas City Current announced that Erwin van Bennekom has been named the club’s head of player development. van Bennekom will work hands-on with players across the first team and KC Current II, partnering with sporting director Vlatko Andonovski as well as the coaching and performance staff.

Utah Royals FC announced today the mutual termination of contract with forward Aisha Solórzano allowing her to pursue other opportunities.

Chicago Stars FC and Katie Lund have agreed to terms on a two-year contract, the club announced today. The goalkeeper and three-time National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Ironwoman joins the Chicago Stars through the 2028 season.

The Washington Spirit today announced the appointment of Kim Bolt as Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer, a newly created executive role that reflects the club’s continued evolution into a high-performance, growth-oriented organization.

Boston Legacy Football Club today announced the signing of goalkeeper Casey Murphy. Murphy departs the North Carolina Courage as a free agent and will join Boston Legacy in January Her contract runs through the 2029 NWSL season with a mutual option for another year

Chicago Stars assistant general manager, Babett Peter, today announced her departure from the club in pursuit of other opportunities. The Chicago Stars extend their thanks and appreciation to Babett for her work with the club and wish her the best of luck in her next opportunity.

Arsenal FC’s iconic home, Arsenal Stadium, is set to host the final of the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup on Feb. 1 in London, FIFA announced Friday. Brentford Stadium will stage both semifinals on Jan. 28. Gotham FC will face Brazilian powerhouse Corinthians in the first semifinal

Raise your hand if you just realized that the NWSL CBA has side letter of agreements at the bottom that keep being added as the league and NWSLPA agree on amendments to the CBA 🙋‍♀️

This is your annual reminder that if you are in the US and have FSA funds that you won't use, Menstrual products are covered by FSA funds and can be donated to food pantries and shelters.

Chicago Stars FC today announced the departure of assistant coach, Ella Masar. Masar departs the organization having spent three years with the Chicago Stars serving as an assistant coach and interim head coach.

Two-time NWSL champion and free agent Midge Purce has agreed to a new contract with Gotham FC through the 2026 season, the club announced Friday in partnership with Dove.

SOURCES: The #NWSL board has voted to approve a new star player fund—internally called "High Impact Player"—to allow teams to spend up to $1M over the cap with a much smaller cap hit for players who meet criteria. Crucially: A change affecting the cap requires NWSLPA consultation. On @espn.com:

North Carolina Courage have received $100,000 in intraleague transfer funds from Bay FC in exchange for defender Brooklyn Courtnall, the teams jointly announced toda

Denver Summit FC announced today the signing of defender Camryn Biegalski, an NWSL Champion and Big Ten Defender of the Year through 2026 with a mutual option for 2027. Biegalski brings championship experience and versatility to Summit FC’s backline.