The night isn't over just yet. As the NWSL Expansion Draft comes to an end, the trade window opens once again, albeit briefly, and more deals were made. Shortly after the draft ended, it was announced San Diego Wave acquired the rights to forward Amirah Ali, and defender, Christen Westphal, from the Portland Thorns.
We’ve acquired rights to Forward Amirah Ali from Portland Thorns. Amirah most recently played for Rutgers and starred in the 2021 Women’s College Cup. Welcome to Wave FC, @amirahali07! pic.twitter.com/139iN6JjhE
— San Diego Wave FC (@sandiegowavefc) December 17, 2021
Selected in last year’s collegiate draft, Ali is a young, talented forward / midfielder.