The Washington Spirit has traded defender Sam Staab to the Chicago Red Stars for the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NWSL Draft. Additionally, the Spirit has traded USWNT midfielder Ashley Sanchez to the North Carolina Courage for $250,000 and the No. 5 pick in the draft. The Chicago Red Stars have also signed Mallory Swanson to a five-year deal worth $2.5 million, making it the most lucrative contract in NWSL history.
The Chicago Red Stars have signed Mallory Swanson to a five-year deal worth a reported $2.5 million — the most lucrative contract in NWSL history. MORE » https://t.co/eUalHnwL3C https://t.co/YOiiXGs0lI
Now official: $250,000 plus the No. 5 pick to Washington. Courage get Ashley Sanchez, who is 24 and could be a long-term anchor in midfield. #NWSL https://t.co/jVMdiPGIRL
Breaking #NWSL news: Another major move from the Spirit Multiple sources tell @EqualizerSoccer that Washington has traded #USWNT midfielder Ashley Sanchez to the North Carolina Courage for the No. 5 pick in tonight's draft + allocation $. Spirit trading up. Huge get for NCC.
Washington Spirit trades standout defender Sam Staab to Chicago Red Stars for first-round pick in NWSL draft tonight (No. 3 overall).
🚨TRADE: The Chicago Red Stars have acquired defender Sam Staab from the Washington Spirit in exchange for the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NWSL Draft.