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The Kansas City Current have acquired forward Penelope Hocking from Bay FC in exchange for $350,000 intra-league transfer funds, the clubs announced Wednesday.
Hocking was Bay FC’s lead scorer during the 2025 National Women’s Soccer League season with six goals. The 26-year-old made 18 appearances, 10 of them starts, throughout the year.
“Penelope’s aptitude for scoring goals from anywhere on the field, combined with her ability to create chances for those around her, will only strengthen our attack,” Kansas City general manager Ryan Dell said in a press release.
As the seventh overall pick in the 2023 NWSL draft, Hocking began her professional career with the Chicago Red Stars. She joined Bay FC during the August 2024 transfer window. In her Bay debut, she assisted on the game winner. She also assisted on the club’s first ever playoff goal.
The Anaheim, Calif. native previously played at the University of Southern California from 2018-21. In her final season there, she broke a two decade-long record to become USC’s all-time leading scorer. Hocking also previously represented the USWNT at the U-20 level.
“I’m extremely excited to be joining the Kansas City Current,” Hocking said in the release. “This is a club with high expectations and high standards, and I’m excited to bring my energy, compete every day and help the team win trophies.”
