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We’ve reached the midway point of the 2025 National Women’s Soccer League season and international break.
Keep up with all the signings and deals with our 2025 NWSL Summer 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.
María Sánchez transferred to Tigres UANL
(June 23, 2025) Forward María Sánchez has been transferred from the San Diego Wave to UANL Tigres, the club announced today. The transfer had been rumored for weeks. Sánchez, 29, had a year-and-a-half remaining on the contract she initially signed with the Houston Dash in December 2023, at the time the most lucrative contract in NWSL history. The transfer fee to the Wave was not disclosed.
Jaelin Howell signs extension with NJ/NY Gotham FC
(June 23, 2025) Midfielder Jaelin Howell signed an extension with Gotham FC that keeps her under contract through the end of 2027, the club announced. Howell, 25, joined Gotham in the offseason after being traded from the Seattle Reign.
Chicago signs German defender Samantha Cary Angel
(June 23, 2025) Chicago Stars FC have signed defender Samantha Cary Angel from Swedish side IFK Norrköping, the club announced today. The 24-year-old American is signed through the end of 2027 with a mutual option for 2028. Angel spent time with the Chicago Red Stars reserves while at the University of Iowa. Angel was drafted by Racing Louisville in the fourth round of the 2024 NWSL Draft, and has played for IFK Norrköping since March of last year.
Michelle Cooper signs extension with Kansas City Current
(June 23, 2025) Forward Michelle Cooper has signed a contract extension through the end of 2028, the club announced today. Cooper, 22, was drafted second overall by the Current in 2023.
Italian forward Sofia Cantore signs with Washington Spirit
(June 17, 2025) The Washington Spirit have signed Italian forward Sofia Cantore to a three-year contract, with a team option for 2028. Cantore, 25, was named to Italy’s provisional roster for UEFA Women’s Euro 2025, though she has not yet been officially named to the tournament squad.
Sam Coffey signs extension with Portland Thorns
(June 11, 2025) Sam Coffey signed a three-year extension with the Portland Thorns back in March 2024. Coffey will be under contract with the club through the end of 2027.
Chicago signs German defender Kathrin Hendrich
(June 11, 2025) Chicago Stars FC have signed defender Kathrin Hendrich to a two-year contract, with a mutual option for 2027. The 33-year-old German will join the club after the conclusion of UEFA Women’s Euro 2025. Hendrich most recently spent five seasons with VfL Wolfsburg.
