This year NWSL Free Agency is coming quicker than ever and is only 103 days away (as of March 20th). Teams have until June 30th to exercise player options, and must have their decision lists to the league by 12pm EST. July 1st the free agency window opens up and players can sign with new teams for 2026 as soon as they want. 

Last year’s free agency was pulled in from where it was at the end of season in 2023, but no players signed with new teams until their 2024 seasons had concluded. With the free agency window pulling in even further this year, it will be interesting to see who (if anyone) signs with a new team mid-season. 

Not including the players currently on short-term contracts or players with 2026 options, there are 125 free agents slated for the July free agency period. Here are ten players to watch for potential extensions (alphabetically):

Ary Borges (Racing Louisville, Midfielder)

Current Contract: Signed a three-year contract with Racing in December 2022

Borges played in 14 matches for Racing in 2024, with one goal and two assists. She missed 11 matches in the front half of the season dealing with a knee injury. She averaged over 80% passing accuracy in her initial two seasons in Louisville. 

Sam Coffey (Portland Thorns, Midfielder)

Current Contract: Signed a three-year extension with Portland in November 2022

With the retirement of Christine Sinclair and Becky Sauerbrunn, Coffey has stepped up in 2025 and is wearing the Captain’s armband for Thorns. In 2024, she played in 25 matches for the Thorns with over 2000 minutes on the pitch as the pivotal six connecting Portland’s backline and attack — in the process scoring two goals, and earning three assists. 

Michelle Cooper (Kansas City Current, Forward)

Current Contract: Signed a three-year contract in February 2023 following being drafted No. 2 overall in the 2023 NWSL Collegiate Draft

In 2024, Cooper played in 23 matches for the Current, scoring three goals, creating 25 chances, and earning three assists. She started the 2025 campaign off with a bang, scoring what ended up being the game winning goal for KC in the season opener against Portland. 

Taylor Flint (Racing Louisville, Midfielder)

Current Contract: In January 2024 restructured terms in a two-year deal with Racing following her trade from San Diego

Played in all but two regular season matches for Racing in 2024, earned an 80% aerial duel success, had 64 clearances, 74 interceptions, in addition to three goals and one assist. In the season opener last Saturday, Flint won 11 of 12 aerial duels (91.7%) — the most aerial duels contested in a match with a 90%-plus success rate since Opta began detailed data collection of the NWSL in 2016.

Kaleigh Kurtz (North Carolina Courage, Defender)

Current Contract: Signed a three-year extension with the Courage in November 2022. 

In 2024 Kurtz completed her third consecutive Ironwoman season (played every minute of every match). She was fifth in the league in clearances with 124 and had 23 interceptions, 117 possessions won, and an 86% passing accuracy. Kurtz even had the game winning goal against Utah. Additionally, Kurtz has been on a Best XI team in 2022 (2nd team), 2023 (2nd team), and 2024 (1st team), as well as being a finalist for Defender of the Year two years running. 

Diana Ordonez (Houston Dash, Forward)

Current Contract: Signed a new three-year deal with the Houston Dash in February 2023 following her trade from North Carolina. 

Ordonez was the main goalscorer for the struggling Houston Dash in 2024, leading the team with five goals, and also had 12 chances created. She suffered a shoulder injury late in the season which caused her to miss the final two matches of the regular season following a successful surgery in late October — she also started the 2024 regular season still on the season ending injury. 

Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit, Forward)

Current Contract: Signed a four-year extension with the Spirit in February 2022.

Rodman’s five goals, two assists, and 20 chances created for the Spirit in 2024 were enough to put her on the Best XI team for the second year in a row (and third time overall). Just as impressive as her attacking prowess on the wing is her 35 interceptions and 146 possessions won on the defensive side. Her phenomenal 2024 as a whole made her one of the five finalists for the NWSL Most Valuable Player award.

Rafaelle Souza (Orlando Pride, Defender)

Current Contract: Signed a two-and-a-half year contract with the Orlando Pride in July 2023. 

Rafaelle’s 2024 was likely not what was planned as the centerback only played in nine matches and missed 22 matches battling a number of leg injuries (foot, thigh, quad). During those nine matches, she had an 89% passing accuracy, 27 clearances, and 38 possessions won. She started Orlando’s regular season opener where they held the Chicago Stars scoreless and had an impressive 91% passing accuracy. 

Mina Tanaka (Utah Royals)

Previous Contract: Signed a year-and-a-half long contract with the Utah Royals in July 2024. 

After joining the Royals in the Secondary Window, Tanaka played in seven matches, scoring 1 goal, and creating 10 chances. Tanaka had an impressive 89% tackle success, 21 possessions won, and an 81% passing accuracy. She played a pivotal role in the Royals dramatic change between the front and back half of their inaugural season. 

Kennedy Wesley (San Diego Wave, Defender)

Previous Contract: Signed a two-year contract in February 2024 following being drafted in the first round by San Diego in the 2024 NWSL Collegiate Draft. 

As a rookie, the centerback played in 13 matches, tallying up 1000 minutes and had 46 clearances, 47 possessions won, an 85% passing accuracy, and even scored the lone goal in Alex Morgan’s farewell match. With the departure of Naomi Girma she now the starting centerback and played a solid 90 against Angel City in last weekend’s opener.