NWSL offseasons are famously known for their flurries of wheeling-and-dealing drama, and this one has been no exception. A double expansion draft to welcome California clubs Angel City and San Diego, as well as the move of the annual college draft to December, created the need for some intense roster jostling before the calendar even hit 2022. The expansion draft turned into a competition to secure protection through trades, and the deals didn’t stop heading into the college draft. Several current and former U.S. women’s national team members even changed clubs, drawing additional eyeballs on a league that’s heading into its 10th season.
NWSL Initial Offseason Grades: Angel City Makes an Early Splash
