Sophia and Michael Wilson announced the birth of their first baby girl, named Gianna “Gigi” Capri Wilson.

Alyssa Thompson transferred to Chelsea FC Women from Angel City FC for a record outgoing NWSL transfer fee reported at nearly $1.3 million. Thompson signed with Chelsea in the Women’s Super League (WSL) through the 2030 season. She joins her fellow USWNT teammates, Naomi Girma and Catarina Macario, on the roster and will be playing alongside prominent international names, including Lucy Bronze, Ellie Carpenter, Millie Bright, Lauren James, and Sam Kerr. 

Giselle Thompson signed a new contract with her current team, Angel City, through the 2029 NWSL season. Thompson initially signed with Angel City in 2024, a few days shy of her 18th birthday. 

Nigerian international Asisat Oshoala transferred from Bay FC to Al Hilal in the Saudi Women’s Premier League. Oshoala joined the NWSL in 2024 for Bay FC’s inaugural season. 

Colombian international Valerin Loboa transferred to the Portland Thorns from Colombia’s Deportivo Cali for an undisclosed transfer fee. Loboa signed with the Thorns through the 2028 NWSL season with a club extension option for 2029.

Carissa Boeckmann transferred from the Thorns to Benfica in Portugal for an undisclosed transfer fee. Boeckmann joined the NWSL earlier this year. 

Ji So-Yun was loaned from Seattle Reign FC to Birmingham City in the WSL 2 through the end of the 2025 season for an undisclosed fee. Ji is contracted with the Reign through the 2025 season. 

Abby Boyan extended her contract with Utah Royals FC through the end of the 2025 NWSL season. 

Lara Prašnikar signed with the Royals through the 2027 season, becoming the first Slovenian player to join the league. Prašnikar last played for Eintracht Frankfurt in Germany. 

Heather MacNab signed a guaranteed contract with the North Carolina Courage through the end of the 2025 season after joining the team this year as a non-roster invitee, followed by a short-term injury replacement contract, and then as a training player. 

Princess Ademiluyi transferred to NJ/NY Gotham FC from West Ham United in the WSL for an undisclosed fee. Ademiluyi has previously appeared with England’s youth national team.

Claire Hutton won the Lauren Holiday Impact Award “Fan Impact Challenge,” which provides $10,000 to Hutton’s community partner, MINDDRIVE. 

Chicago Stars FC announced its relocation for the 2026 season to Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium on Lake Michigan. The new stadium will seat up to 12,000 fans while providing a skyline view of the city. 

Denver Summit FC continues to build its roster with the signing of Spanish international Nahikari García. García signed with the Summit through the 2027 NWSL season and is on loan with Nottingham Forest Women FC in the WSL 2 until the 2026 NWSL preseason. 

Boston Legacy FC appointed Jennifer van Dijk as Team President. Van Dijk’s previous experience includes serving as CEO of Superplastic, as well as working on partnerships and digital innovations for IMG, Wasserman, and the NBA.