Girma deal marks women’s soccer’s first $1 million transfer. Plus, recent NWSL moves we like
And now Chelsea Women are putting down a record-breaking investment to bring Girma to their team: a $1.1 million transfer fee , as Meg reported earlier today. The Women’s Super League side has agreed to terms with San Diego, where Girma is under contract until 2026, but her new contract with Chelsea is not yet finalized.
Alyssa Naeher named 2024 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year as she retired from USWNT action
Goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher wins 2024 US Soccer Female Player of the Year
US youth team standout Ally Sentnor named US Soccer Young Female Player of the Year
Ex-United captain Steven Birnbaum named sporting director of Power FC women’s team
The former center back, who played his entire 11-season career in Washington before becoming a D.C. United scout, will oversee Power FC’s roster and technical staff.
Sixth Street Plans More Women’s Soccer Investments After Bay FC
The financial backers of Bay FC, the National Women’s Soccer League expansion team in California, plan to ramp up their interests in the sport via a multi-club investment group due to launch this year.
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The founder of Angel City FC Kara Nortman is reportedly interested in buying a stake in Women’s Super League club Chelsea FC Women. Monarch Collective, a £123m fund launched by Nortman, is interested in a minority stake in the WSL champions Chelsea, according to Sky News’ Mark Kleinman. National Women’s Soccer League club Angel City [...]
January transfer window: Grading big signings in women's soccer
A groundbreaking record was set in the women's game over the summer, with total international transfer spending reaching $6.8 million from June 1 to Sept. 1 2024, according to FIFA -- almost double what was spent during the same period in 2023.
Oklahoma lawmaker looking to bring more professional women’s sports teams to the state
A local lawmaker is looking to bring professional women’s sports teams to play in Oklahoma by using rebates. Last year a bill was signed into law that gives millions of dollars in rebates to teams like the NBA, NFL and more.
Canada Soccer appoints former England captain Casey Stoney as head women’s coach
Stoney was named head coach of Canada’s women on Monday. She signed a three-year contract with Canada Soccer that runs through the 2027 Women’s World Cup, with an option for 2028. Stoney takes over the Canadian team from Bev Priestman, who was fired in the wake a drone surveillance scandal at last year’s Olympics.
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Southeast Missouri State appoints John Klein as new women's soccer head coach
Southeast Missouri State appoints John Klein as the new head coach for their women's soccer team, succeeding Heather Nelson. Klein, with a successful coaching history, signs a three-year contract through 2027.
National women's soccer stalwart Desiree Scott comes out of retirement to sign with Ottawa Rapid
Three-time Canadian Olympic soccer medallist Desiree Scott has reversed course on the retirement she announced in the fall and signed with the Ottawa Rapid of the new Northern Super League, the team announced Tuesday.
English soccer executive Kay Cossington to launch new Bay Collective initiative
Kay Cossington, the women’s technical director for the English Football Association, will head a new multi-club soccer organization in collaboration with the majority owner of Bay FC.
USWNT goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher named 2024 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year
The title bookends an illustrious run with the USWNT that also includes winning the Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper in 2024 and being named to the Best FIFA Women’s 11. Naeher is only the second goalkeeper to win U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year in its 40 year history.