United States international Jenna Nighswonger has joined us on a permanent transfer.
The 24-year-old full-back joins us from US National Women’s Soccer League side Gotham FC.
Born in California, Jenna came through the college system with Florida State Seminoles, scoring 19 goals and providing 34 assists in 86 appearances as the Seminoles won the 2021 National Championship.
Jenna was drafted to Gotham FC in January 2023 and would go on to make 46 appearances and score four goals for the club, winning the NWSL Championship in 2023.
Jenna’s impressive breakout season in the NWSL was recognised as she received two NWSL Rookie of the Month awards, before being chosen as the 2023 NWSL Rookie of the Year.