National Women\u2019s Soccer League<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0season \u2014 congratulations to Gotham FC on the club\u2019s second-ever league championship. In the summer transfer window, teams will be busy with trades and signings across the league. <\/p>\nKeep up with all the summer signings and deals with our 2026 NWSL Summer Transfer Tracker. Where applicable, we\u2019ll also provide insight into what\u2019s happening to give you the deeper context you expect from\u00a0The Equalizer,\u00a0<\/em>leaders in women\u2019s soccer coverage since 2009.<\/p>\nThis runs in reverse chronological order, so scroll down to catch up.<\/p>\n
\nChicago Stars signs Spanish defender Leila Ouahabi through 2028<\/h2>\n\n
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(June 16, 2026)<\/strong> Chicago Stars FC announced the signing of Spanish international defender Leila Ouahabi to a three-year contract, through the 2028 NWSL season. Ouahabi is coming off a four-year stint at Manchester City, where she helped the club win the Women\u2019s Super League 2025-26 title. That same season, Manchester City were also FA Cup champions. Ouahabi has also won a UEFA Champions League title, and five Primera Divisi\u00f3n titles, with FC Barcelona. She has made 66 senior international appearances for Spain. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nPortland Thorns \u2018activates\u2019 Marie M\u00fcller\u2019s 2027 option<\/h2>\n\n
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(June 16, 2026)<\/strong> The Portland Thorns announced the \u201cactivation\u201d of the 2027 option for defender Marie M\u00fcller. The German international has made eight starts in 11 appearances for the Thorns in 2026. In 2024, M\u00fcller made 20 starts in 25 appearances. She missed the 2025 season with an ACL injury. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNC Courage extends midfielder Shinomi Koyama through 2029<\/h2>\n\n
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(June 12, 2026)<\/strong> The North Carolina Courage have announced a contract extension, through the 2029 NWSL season, for midfielder Shinomi Koyama. Previously, Koyama inked a contract through the 2027 NWSL season. The Japanese international has started 27 of 36 appearances through the 2025 and 2026 NWSL seasons, scoring three goals and providing three assists.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nSan Diego Wave sign Spanish goalkeeper Sandra Pa\u00f1os through 2028<\/h2>\n\n
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(June 10, 2026)<\/strong> San Diego Wave FC announced the signing of Spanish international goalkeeper, Sandra Pa\u00f1os, through the 2028 NWSL season. The former FC Barcelona goalkeeper is a three-time UEFA Champions League winner and five-time Primera Divisi\u00f3n winner with Barcelona. She recently won the 2026 Liga MX Femenil Clausura title with Club Am\u00e9rica, where she made 72 appearances since joining the club in 2024. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nAngel City signs goalkeeper Faith Nguyen through 2026<\/h2>\n\n
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(June 10, 2026)<\/strong> Angel City FC announced that goalkeeper Faith Nguyen has been extended through the 2026 NWSL season. Nguyen, who is coming off a collegiate career at Texas Tech, originally signed a six-month contract in January. In 41 collegiate appearances, Nguyen earned 19 clean sheets and posted a 27-7-7 record. She has yet to make her NWSL debut with Angel City FC. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nPortland Thorns extend Renee Lyles and Jennie Immethun<\/h2>\n\n
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(June 9, 2026)<\/strong> The Portland Thorns announced contract extensions for midfielder Renee Lyles and defender Jennie Immethun. Lyles has signed through the 2026 NWSL season, while Immethun has been extended through July 2026. Both players are in their rookie season and joined the club after attending preseason as non-roster invitees. Lyles featured collegiately for Clemson University, while Immethun spent her time with UCLA.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNC Courage extend Ivy Younce through 2026<\/h2>\n\n
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(June 9, 2026)<\/strong> The North Carolina Courage have announced a contract extension, through the 2026 NWSL season, for defender Ivy Younce. The defender formerly signed a short-term contract through June. Younce has appeared in four matches, totaling 25 minutes. Younce is a former North Carolina Courage Academy player, and featured collegiately for Liberty University.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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