There have been looks into the offseason intra-league trades, rookie signings, and extensions, now it’s time to take a look at the top external signings of the 2024-25 offseason. Here’s the seven most impactful external signings after 10 weeks of NWSL play (alphabetically):

Gia Corley (San Diego Wave, Defender)

Contract: Through 2026

Corley has started in all but one match for the Wave this season, racking up 638 minutes played. In that time she has created five chances, scored two goals, and earned an assist. The defender has an 80.4% passing accuracy, 21 possessions won, and is eighth in the NWSL in progressive carries (29). 

Oihane Hernández (Orlando Pride, Defender)

Contract: Through 2026 with a 2027 mutual option

Hernández has 381 minutes played thus far for the Pride, with five starts and seven matches played. She has five chances created and one assist. Defensively she has 10 interceptions, 11 clearances, and 18 possessions won as well as an 82.4% passing accuracy. She is also seventh in the league in crosses sent into the penalty area. 

Shinomi Koyama (NC Courage, Midfielder)

Contract: Through 2027

Koyama has played in all 10 matches for the Courage with four starts and 358 minutes played. She has attained an 83.7% passing accuracy, won possession 19 times, created 11 chances, and earned one assist. The midfielder is currently second in the league in xAG/90 (0.40), third in shot-creating actions/90 (5.28), and third in goal-creating actions/90 (0.75). 

Adriana Leon (San Diego Wave, Forward)

Contract: Through 2026 with a 2027 mutual option 

Leon has scored three goals and earned one assist across her 441 minutes with the Wave this season, where she has played in all ten of their matches and started in five. She currently is second in the NWSL in goals+assists/90 (0.82), and sixth in xG/90 (1.43)

Lorena (KC Current, Goalkeeper)

Contract: Through 2027 with a 2028 club option 

Lorena has played in every regular season minute thus far for the Current, starting in all 10 matches. Of all the goalkeepers in the league, Lorena has the smallest goals against/90 amount at 0.70, as well as being first in the league in clean sheets (5), and second in save percentage (78.8%).

2nd xG Plus/Minus (10.2).

Gift Monday (Washington Spirit, Forward)

Contract: Through 2027 with a 2028 club option

Monday has started five matches for the Spirit this season, and played in seven matches tallying 479 minutes on the pitch. In that time, she has six chances created, scored three goals, earned one assist, and won possession 24 times. The forward is also first in the NWSL in npxG/shot (0.28), second in xG/90 (0.69), and sixth in xA/90 (0.25). 

Nuria Rábano (Utah Royals, Defender)

Contract: Through 2027 with a 2028 mutual option 

Rábano has 462 minutes under her belt with the Royals including seven starts and eight total matches played. She has had an 80.2% passing accuracy, 11 interceptions, 22 clearances, and 21 possessions won. Additionally the defender is third in the league in dribblers tackled (18).