Without as robust a media environment as men’s soccer, rumors of new signings in the NWSL are often hard to come by. Radio silence is easier to keep; unless people want the news to be out there.
One of the top young defensive talents in the world, Ellie Carpenter is just 17 years old but already has 13 caps and one goal for the senior Australian women’s national team. A member of the Mathildas 2016 Olympic squad, she received her first cap in Olympic qualifiers and has been a regular presence in the team ever since. She has played at center back and in midfield at club level but is widely expected to be the Australian right back for the next decade, if not longer.