NWSL 2024 Roster: A Look at All 14 Teams’ Lineups, Transfer Signings and Squad Changes

It is a little more than 48 hours to go for the soccer bonanza. The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) is back this season and is expected to be nothing like the previous ones. Starting March 15, 2024, the premier women’s soccer league in the US will see more teams, more matches, and more excitement. With 14 teams in this edition, how are the squads built up?

Since this is a huge makeover apart from the technological and kit innovation brought in by the league, it will be interesting to see how the teams have changed. Here we look at how the roster of all fourteen teams in terms of player changes and lineups.

NWSL Team Roster: Details you need to know about the 14 teams

1. Angel City FC

The team from Los Angeles made its debut in 2022 but has shown good progress. After failing to qualify for the first season It reached the quarterfinals in 2023. The team has acquired 4 new players this season Messiah Bright, Rocky Rodríguez Gisele Thompson, and Casey Phair.

Their most exciting signing is Phair from South Korea, who was the youngest player to play in a World Cup at 16 years. However, Angel City will not have the services of S. Camberos and S. McCaskill who moved to Bay FC and San Diego Wave. Amandine Henry dropped out of the squad and will join Lille on loan. The 26 chosen for this season are.

Roster

Goalkeepers: D. Haračić, A. Anderson, H. Stambaugh

Defenders: Madison Curry, Elizabeth Eddy, Vanessa Gilles, Sarah Gorden, Merritt Mathias, Paige Nielsen, Megan Reid, Ali Riley, Jasmyne Spencer, Gisele Thompson, M.A. Vignola

Midfielders: Madison Hammond, Amandine Le Bihan, Meggie Howard, Kennedy Fuller, Lily Nabet, Rocky Rodríguez

Forwards: K. Johnson, S. Leroux, Casey Phair, C Press, Messiah Bright, Claire Emslie, Endo, Alyssa Thompson.

2. Bay FC

The rookie club will be excited to start its campaign in this iconic edition. The club already has gathered a competent squad with stars like Racheal Kundananji and the UEFA Champions League. The club also announced its final roster.

Roster

Goalkeepers:  L. Proulx, M. Lowder, K. Rowland, E. Allen,

Defenders: S. King, Dydasco, Kayla Sharples, Emily Menges, J. Beattie, Jordan Brewster, A. Malonson, J. Beattie, Kiki Pickett

Midfielders: Maya Doms, Dorian Bailey, Joelle Anderson, A. Loera, C Conti, Castellanos, Jamie Shepherd,

Forwards: Scarlett Camberos, Asisat Oshoala, Tess Boade, Racheal Kundananji, Princess, Rachell Hill

3. Chicago Red Stars

The two-time Championship runners-up are still searching for their maiden title. This year the club will hope for a turn of fortune under its new owner, Laura Ricketts. Nevertheless, players Tierna Davidson and Casey Krueger, Yuki Nagasato, and Arin Wright have all left the club.

It will see quite a lot of new faces in the form of  Samantha Staab traded from Washington Spirit. Additionally, Maximiliane Rall from Bayern Munich W, Sydney  Schneider, and Mackenzie Wood will be back from loan adding to a lot of changes to the squad.

Roster

Goalkeepers: Alyssa Naeher, Sydney Schneider, Mackenzie Wood  

Defenders: Hannah Anderson, Camryn Biegalski, Sami Feller, Natalia Kuikka, Taylor Malham, Tatumn Milazzo, Maximiliane Rall, Sam Staab 

Midfielders: Julia Bianchi, Jenna Bike, Chardonnay Curran, Bea Franklin, Sarah Griffith, Sophie Jones, Leilanni Nesbeth, Cari Roccaro 

Forwards: Ally Cook, Ava Cook, Nádia Gomes, Shea Groom, Penelope Hocking, Jameese Joseph, Ally Schlegel, Mallory Swanson 

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4. NJ/NY Gotham FC

The 2023 Cup champions arrive without their star defender Ali Krieger due to her retirement. Meanwhile, it has added another 4 USWNT players to the squad as free agents in the form of Crystal Dunn, Tierna Davidson, Rose Lavelle, and Emily Sonnett, and the transfer of Cassie Miller from Kansas City. The transferouts include Kristie Mewis, Imani Dorsey, Mandy Haught, and Ifeoma Onumonu. Taylor Smith will head to Brighton W on loan. This is how their lineup presents for 2024.

Roster

Goalkeepers: Michelle Betos, Cassie Miller, Abby Smith

Defenders: Maycee Bell, Bruninha, Tierna Davidson, Kristen Edmonds, Mandy Freeman, Sam Hiatt, Maitane, Jenna Nighswonger, Kelley O’Hara, Taryn Torres

Midfielders: Sinead Farrelly, Rose Lavelle, Nealy Martin, Yazmeen Ryan, Delanie Sheehan, Emily Sonnett, McCall Zerboni

Forwards: Crystal Dunn, Esther, Svava Guðmundsdóttir, Midge Purce, Taylor Smith, Katie Stengel, Ella Stevens, Lynn Williams

5. Houston Dash

Still seeking consistency, Houston Dash qualified for the playoff just once. But with the new signings, things may help them add another qualification to their tally. The club traded Cece Kizer from Kansas City Current for Nichelle Prince. Additionally, they have signed the Swed Elin Rubensson. Players, Joelle Anderson and Cameron Tucker have been transferred out.

Roster

Goalkeepers: S. Madden, Alvarado, J. Campbell,

Defenders:  Croix Soto M. Desiano, N Jacobs, A Chapman, K. Lind, Courtney Petersen, Sarah Puntigam, J. Harris

Midfielders: Rubensson, A. Alves, Belle Briede, Sophie Schmidt, H. Solaun, Barbara Olivieri, Sophie Hirst, Belle Briede,

Forwards:, Paulina Gramaglia, R Gareis ,  Cece Kizer, M. Alozie, D. Ordonez, Y. Nagasato,  Maria Sanchez, Amanda West, Avery Patterson,

6. Kansas City Current

Kansas City Current can be proud of having the first sports professional stadium for women as home. Nevertheless, the club had to forfeit the legendary Sam Mewis due to retirement. After last season’s debacle finishing eleventh, they will try to finish better this time. Their most exciting signing is the iconic Brazilian forward Bia Zaneratto from Palmeiras W. Other additions include Sophia Braun and R. Steigleder. On the other hand, Cassie Miller, Mimmi Larsson, Cecelia Kizer, Cecelia Kizer, and Addisyn Merrick are the players to leave.

Roster

Goalkeepers: J. Silkowitz, AD Franch

Defenders: Lauren, Hanna Glas,  Regan Steigleder, S. Pedersen, Izzy Rodriguez, M Weber, Hailie Mace, Elizabeth Ball, Gabrielle Robinson,

Midfielders: Debinha, C. Lavogez, Bayley Feist, V. DiBernardo, Sophie Braun, Desiree Scott, Claire Hutton,

Forwards:, A. Pfeiffer, Alexa Spaanstra, K. Hamilton, M. Cooper

7. North Carolina Courage

The most successful team in the NWSL with 3 Shields and 2 Championships, the Courage will once again enter the 2024 season as favorites. The 2023 Challenge Cup winner acquired, Ashley Sanchez from Washington Spirit and Felicitas Rauch from Wolfsburg W. Emily Fox and R. M. Madsen have left to join clubs in England while Theresa Boade and Katelyn Rowland joined Bay FC.

Roster

Goalkeepers: Casey Murphy, Marisa Bova, Hensley Hancuff

Defenders: Kaleigh Kurtz, Julia Dorsey, Malia Berkely, Feli Rauch, Natalia Staude, Ryan Williams, Jenna Winebrenner, Sydney Collins, Maya McCutcheon, Estelle Johnson

Midfielders: Narumi Miura, Brianna Pinto, Denise O’Sullivan, Riley Jackson, Riley Jackson, Riley Jackson, Meredith Speck, Clara Schilke, Manaka Matsukubo, Victoria Pickett

Forwards: Ashley Sanchez, Haley Hopkins, Tyler Lussi, Kerolin Nicoli, Olivia Wingate, Bianca St-Georges

8. Orlando Pride

The 2017 NWSL semifinalists just missed out on playoffs. Making several changes to their squad, their best signings are Barbra Banda from Shanghai Shengli W and Angelina from OL Reign. Morgan Gautrat, Evelina Duljan Simone Charley, Kylie Strom, and McKinley Crone are the other incoming., Thais Reiss, Messiah Bright, and Carly Nelson are transferred to other clubs.

Roster

Goalkeepers: Claudia Dickey, Laurel Ivory, Maia Pérez

Defenders : Lauren Barnes, Ryanne Brown, Alana Cook, Shae Holmes, Sofia Huerta, Julia Lester, Jimena López (LOAN), Phoebe McClernon, Lily Woodham (INT)

Midfielders: Olivia Athens, Jess Fishlock, Angharad James (INT), Luany (LOAN), Maddie Mercado, Sam Meza, Quinn, Ji So-Yun (INT), Nikki Stanton, Olivia Van der Jagt

Forwards: Emeri Adames (U18), Bethany Balcer, Jordyn Huitema (INT), Tziarra King, Veronica Latsko, McKenzie Weinert

12. San Diego Wave FC

After a terrific season last time, Wave looks to impress with major recruitments. Savannah McCaskill from Angel City FC, Hanna Lundkvist from Spanish giants Valencia, and Kaitlyn Torpey are an additional boost. Jessica Yanez, Belle Briede, M. Dougherty, Mia Irène Gyau, and Rachel Hill are out apart from trading off Taylor Kornieck.

Roster

Goalkeepers: Morgan Messner, H. Beall, Kailen Sheridan
Defenders:  Hanna Lundkvist, A. Dahlkemper,  Kaitlyn Torpey, Kennedy Wesley, Christen Westphal, Sierra Enge, K. McNabb, Naomi Girma,
Midfielders: S. McCaskill, Emily van Egmond, Danny Colaprico
Forwards: K.  Carusa, A. Ali, M. Doniak, Sofia Jakobsson, Melanie Barcenas, Mya Jones, Alex Morgan, Jaedyn Shaw, Elyse Bennett

13. Utah Royals

Utah is making a comeback after leaving NWSL in 2020 after leaving for Kansas. As a part of an expansion team Utah has made considerable changes. Louisville forward Paige Monaghan, Orlando Pride’s Mikayla Cluff, Gotham FC’s Michele Vasconcelos, Imani Dorsey, and forward Ifeoma Onumonu join them.

Roster

Goalkeepers: Mandy Haught, Carly Nelson, Cristina Roque

Defenders: Madison Pogarch, Imani Dorsey, Lauren Flynn, Zoe Burns, Kaleigh Riehl, Addisyn Merrick, Kate Del Fava

Midfielders: Mikayla Cluff, Dana Foederer, Emily Gray, Agnes Nyberg, Frankie Tagliaferri

Forwards: Brecken Mozingo, Michele Vasconcelos, Cameron Tucker, Ify Onumonu, Paige Monaghan, Hannah Betfort, Ally Sentnor

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14. Washington Spirit

Trinity Rodman’s team would like to repeat their 2021 spell. In pursuit, they have added five rookies Hal Hershfelt, Makenna Morris, and C. Bethune along with Courtney Brown and defender Kate Wiesner. Heather Stainbrook was an additional midfielder gained. Sam Staab and Ashley Sanchez are their key exits.

Roster

Goalkeepers:, L. Bosselmann, Nicole Barnhart, A. Kingsbury 

Defenders: A. Heilferty, C. Krueger, Kate Wiesner, Annaïg Butel, Gabrielle Carle, Tara McKeown,

Midfielders: Courtney Brown, H. Hershfelt, Andi Sullivan, Paige Metayer, Croix Bethune, H. Stainbrook,

Forwards: A. Hatch, Civana Kuhlmann, Chloe Ricketts, Trinity Rodman, Ouleymata Sarr, Makenna Morris, Brittany Ratcliffe, Lena Silano, Riley Tanner 

The evolution of NWSL has been thrilling, to say the least. From 8 teams to 14 with the best lady soccer players in the world, the fans cannot wait. With all the armies ready to go, let us know which one you think is most likely to win the NWSL.