USWNT and Gotham FC left-back Jenna Nighswonger reportedly is transferring to Women's Super League club Arsenal in England.
, Jenna Nighswonger is set to sign for Arsenal, the Blues' rival, The Athletic's Meg Linehan reported Monday, citing league sources.Sign up for NBC DFW's News Headlines newsletter.
A late entry into the 2023 NWSL Draft, Nighswonger was seen as a midfielder with high potential. However, Gotham head coach Juan Carlos Amoros played the left-footer at left-back, eventually winning Rookie of the Year honors in her debut campaign.She made two appearances for the U.S. in 2023 but saw that balloon to 16 in 2024, where she scored two goals. She had a role in the USWNT's first-place finishes in theHer NWSL numbers dropped this past season, as did her appearances.
But Arsenal, currently fourth in the table and just three points away from second, needed another versatile left-footer in the backline. Nighswonger's addition may also allow lefty Katie McCabe to play more on the left wing rather than in defense. Fellow USWNT teammate Emily Fox is also the team's regular starter at right-back, so adapting could come quicker under newly promoted head coach Renée Slegers.
Hayes became the 10th full-time head coach for the U.S. Women’s National Team after leading the Chelsea FC Women for the last 11 seasons.
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