This is a list of foreign players in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). The following players:
- Have played at least one NWSL regular season game. Players who were signed by NWSL clubs but did not play in any competitive games, or played only in playoff, cup, friendly, or 2020 NWSL Fall Series matches are not included.
- Are not eligible to play for the United States women's national soccer team.
- More specifically,
- If a player has been capped on international level, the national team is used. If they have been capped by more than one country, the highest level (or the most recent) team is used. These include American players with dual citizenship.
- If a player has not been capped on international level, their country of birth is used, except for those who were born abroad to American parents or moved to the United States at a young age, and who also clearly indicated to have switched their nationality to another nation.
As of March 30, 2024[update], players in the NWSL have represented 50 foreign national teams. Zambia was the most recent national team to be represented when Racheal Kundananji made her debut in March 2024 for Bay FC.
Players listed in bold are currently signed to an NWSL roster.
Africa (CAF)
[edit]Algeria ![Algeria](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/77/Flag_of_Algeria.svg/23px-Flag_of_Algeria.svg.png)
[edit]Cameroon ![Cameroon](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4f/Flag_of_Cameroon.svg/23px-Flag_of_Cameroon.svg.png)
[edit]- Michaela Abam – Sky Blue FC (2018), Houston Dash (2021–2023)[b USA]
- Estelle Johnson – Western New York Flash (2013), Washington Spirit (2015–2018), NJ/NY Gotham FC (2019–2022), North Carolina Courage (2023–)
- Ajara Nchout – Western New York Flash (2015)
Equatorial Guinea ![Equatorial Guinea](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/31/Flag_of_Equatorial_Guinea.svg/23px-Flag_of_Equatorial_Guinea.svg.png)
[edit]- Genoveva Añonman – Portland Thorns FC (2015)[1]
Ghana ![Ghana](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/19/Flag_of_Ghana.svg/23px-Flag_of_Ghana.svg.png)
[edit]- Elizabeth Addo – Seattle Reign FC (2018)
- Jennifer Cudjoe – NJ/NY Gotham FC (2020–2022)[2]
- Princess Marfo – Bay FC (2024–)
Malawi ![Malawi](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d1/Flag_of_Malawi.svg/23px-Flag_of_Malawi.svg.png)
[edit]- Temwa Chawinga – Kansas City Current (2024–)
Nigeria ![Nigeria](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/79/Flag_of_Nigeria.svg/23px-Flag_of_Nigeria.svg.png)
[edit]- Michelle Alozie – Houston Dash (2021–)[b USA]
- Halimatu Ayinde – Western New York Flash (2015–2016)
- Josephine Chukwunonye – Washington Spirit (2015)
- Uchenna Kanu – Racing Louisville FC (2023–)[3]
- Osinachi Ohale – Houston Dash (2014)
- Ngozi Okobi – Washington Spirit (2015)
- Ifeoma Onumonu – Boston Breakers (2017), Portland Thorns (2018), Reign FC (2019), NJ/NY Gotham FC (2020–2023), Utah Royals (2024–)[b USA]
- Francisca Ordega – Washington Spirit (2015–2018)
- Asisat Oshoala – Bay FC (2024–)
- Nicole Payne – Portland Thorns FC (2024–)[b USA]
South Africa ![South Africa](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/af/Flag_of_South_Africa.svg/23px-Flag_of_South_Africa.svg.png)
[edit]- Thembi Kgatlana – Houston Dash (2018), Racing Louisville FC (2023)
- Linda Motlhalo – Houston Dash (2018), Racing Louisville FC (2024–)
- Janine van Wyk – Houston Dash (2017–2018)
Zambia ![Zambia](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/06/Flag_of_Zambia.svg/23px-Flag_of_Zambia.svg.png)
[edit]- Racheal Kundananji – Bay FC (2024–)
- Barbra Banda – Orlando Pride (2024–)
- Grace Chanda – Orlando Pride (2024–)
Asia (AFC)
[edit]Australia ![Australia](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/88/Flag_of_Australia_%28converted%29.svg/23px-Flag_of_Australia_%28converted%29.svg.png)
[edit]- Teigen Allen – Western New York Flash (2014)
- Laura Alleway – Orlando Pride (2016–2017)
- Ellie Brush – Houston Dash (2015–2016)[4]
- Ellie Carpenter – Portland Thorns FC (2018–2019)
- Steph Catley – Portland Thorns FC (2014–2015),[5] Orlando Pride (2016–2017), Reign FC (2018–2019)
- Alex Chidiac – Racing Louisville FC (2022–2023)
- Larissa Crummer – Seattle Reign FC (2017)
- Chelsie Dawber – Chicago Red Stars (2022)
- Lisa De Vanna – Sky Blue FC (2013), Boston Breakers (2014), Washington Spirit (2014), Orlando Pride (2016)
- Caitlin Foord – Sky Blue FC (2013–2015), Portland Thorns FC (2018–2019)[6]
- Katrina Gorry – FC Kansas City (2014), Utah Royals (2018)[7]
- Amy Harrison – Washington Spirit (2019)
- Michelle Heyman – Western New York Flash (2015)[8]
- Elise Kellond-Knight – Reign FC (2019), Washington Spirit (2019)
- Alanna Kennedy – Western New York Flash (2016), Orlando Pride (2017–2020)
- Sam Kerr – Western New York Flash (2013–2014), Sky Blue FC (2015–2017), Chicago Red Stars (2018–2019)
- Chloe Logarzo – Washington Spirit (2019), Kansas City Current (2021–2023)
- Clare Polkinghorne – Portland Thorns FC (2015),[9] Houston Dash (2018–2019)
- Hayley Raso – Washington Spirit (2015), Portland Thorns FC (2016–2019)
- Kyah Simon – Boston Breakers (2013, 2015–2016),[10] Houston Dash (2018–2019)
- Ashleigh Sykes – Portland Thorns FC (2017)[11][12]
- Kaitlyn Torpey – San Diego Wave FC (2024–)
- Emily van Egmond – Seattle Reign FC (2013), Chicago Red Stars (2014), Orlando Pride (2018–2021), San Diego Wave FC (2022–)
- Lydia Williams – Western New York Flash (2014), Houston Dash (2016–2017), Reign FC (2017–2019)
China ![China](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fa/Flag_of_the_People%27s_Republic_of_China.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_People%27s_Republic_of_China.svg.png)
[edit]- Wang Shuang — Racing Louisville FC (2022–2023)[13]
Japan ![Japan](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/23px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png)
[edit]- Jun Endō – Angel City FC (2022–)
- Yuri Kawamura – North Carolina Courage (2017–2018)
- Nahomi Kawasumi – Seattle Reign FC (2014, 2016–2018), NJ/NY Gotham FC (2019–2023)
- Nanase Kiryu – Sky Blue FC (2014)[14]
- Manaka Matsukubo – North Carolina Courage (2023–)[15]
- Narumi Miura – North Carolina Courage (2023–)[16]
- Fūka Nagano – North Carolina Courage (2022)[17]
- Yūki Nagasato – Chicago Red Stars (2017–2020),[18] Racing Louisville (2021), Chicago Red Stars (2022–2023), Houston Dash (2024–)
- Hina Sugita – Portland Thorns FC (2022–)
- Saori Takarada – Washington Spirit (2021)
- Rumi Utsugi – Reign FC (2016–2019)
- Kumi Yokoyama – Washington Spirit (2020–2021), NJ/NY Gotham FC (2022)[2]
South Korea ![South Korea](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg/23px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png)
[edit]- Jeon Ga-eul – Western New York Flash (2016)
- Ji So-yun – Seattle Reign FC (2024–)
- Lee So-dam – NJ/NY Gotham FC (2021)[19]
Europe (UEFA)
[edit]Austria ![Austria](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/41/Flag_of_Austria.svg/23px-Flag_of_Austria.svg.png)
[edit]- Nina Burger – Houston Dash (2014)[20]
- Sarah Puntigam – Houston Dash (2023–)
Belgium ![Belgium](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/92/Flag_of_Belgium_%28civil%29.svg/23px-Flag_of_Belgium_%28civil%29.svg.png)
[edit]- Janice Cayman – Western New York Flash (2016)
Bosnia and Herzegovina ![Bosnia and Herzegovina](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bf/Flag_of_Bosnia_and_Herzegovina.svg/23px-Flag_of_Bosnia_and_Herzegovina.svg.png)
[edit]- DiDi Haračić – Western New York Flash (2014), Washington Spirit (2017–2018), Sky Blue FC (2019–2021), Angel City FC (2022–)
- Emina Ekic – Racing Louisville FC (2021–2023)[b USA][c USA U23]
Denmark ![Denmark](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9c/Flag_of_Denmark.svg/20px-Flag_of_Denmark.svg.png)
[edit]- Stine Ballisager Pedersen – Kansas City Current (2023–)[21]
- Mille Gejl – North Carolina Courage (2023–)[22]
- Line Jensen – Washington Spirit (2016–2017)
- Camilla Kur Larsen – Western New York Flash (2015)
- Nadia Nadim – Sky Blue FC (2014–2015),[23] Portland Thorns FC (2016–2017), Racing Louisville FC (2021–2023)[b AFG]
- Rikke Madsen – North Carolina Courage (2022–2023)[24]
- Theresa Nielsen – Reign FC (2018–2019)
- Isabella Bryld Obaze – Portland Thorns FC (2024–)
- Cecilie Sandvej – Washington Spirit (2014)[25]
- Katrine Veje – Seattle Reign FC (2015)[26]
England ![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/23px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)
[edit]- Tinaya Alexander – Washington Spirit (2022)[27]
- Rachael Axon – Houston Dash (2015)
- Ashley Baker – Sky Blue FC (2013)
- Karen Bardsley – OL Reign (2021)[b USA]
- Gemma Bonner – Racing Louisville FC (2021–2022)
- Rachel Daly – Houston Dash (2016–2022)
- Nicole Douglas – Washington Spirit (2023)[28]
- Natasha Dowie – Boston Breakers (2016–2017)[b UAE]
- Millie Farrow – North Carolina Courage (2023)[29]
- Leah Galton – Sky Blue FC (2016–2017)
- Anna Moorhouse – Orlando Pride (2022–)[30]
- Ebony Salmon – Racing Louisville FC (2021–2022), Houston Dash (2022–2023)
- Lianne Sanderson – Boston Breakers (2013–2014), Portland Thorns FC (2015), Orlando Pride (2016), Western New York Flash (2016)
- Jodie Taylor – Washington Spirit (2014), Portland Thorns FC (2015), OL Reign (2018–2020), Orlando Pride (2021), San Diego Wave FC (2022)
- Miri Taylor – Angel City FC (2022)[31]
- Carly Telford – San Diego Wave FC (2022)[32]
- Amy Turner – Orlando Pride (2021–2022)[33]
- Chioma Ubogagu – Houston Dash (2016), Orlando Pride (2017–2019)[c USA U23]
Finland ![Finland](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bc/Flag_of_Finland.svg/23px-Flag_of_Finland.svg.png)
[edit]- Natalia Kuikka – Portland Thorns FC (2021–2023), Chicago Red Stars (2024–)
- Elli Pikkujämsä – Racing Louisville FC (2023–)[34]
France ![France](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c3/Flag_of_France.svg/23px-Flag_of_France.svg.png)
[edit]- Sarah Bouhaddi – OL Reign (2021)
- Annaïg Butel – Washington Spirit (2023–)[35]
- Daphné Corboz – Sky Blue FC (2017)[b USA][c USA U23]
- Aminata Diallo – Utah Royals (2020)
- Valérie Gauvin – Houston Dash (2022)
- Amandine Henry – Portland Thorns FC (2016–2017), Angel City FC (2023–2024),[36] Utah Royals (2024–)
- Inès Jaurena – Washington Spirit (2023)[37]
- Claire Lavogez – Kansas City Current (2022–)
- Clarisse Le Bihan – Angel City FC (2022–)
- Eugénie Le Sommer – OL Reign (2021)
- Ouleymata Sarr – Washington Spirit (2023–)
- Gaëtane Thiney – NJ/NY Gotham FC (2021)
Germany ![Germany](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/ba/Flag_of_Germany.svg/23px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)
[edit]- Nadine Angerer – Portland Thorns FC (2014–2015)
- Eunice Beckmann – Boston Breakers (2016)
- Ann-Katrin Berger – NJ/NY Gotham FC (2024–)
- Sonja Fuss – Chicago Red Stars (2013)
- Kerstin Garefrekes – Washington Spirit (2014)[38]
- Inka Grings – Chicago Red Stars (2013)
- Dzsenifer Marozsán – OL Reign (2021)[b HUN]
- Marie Müller – Portland Thorns FC (2024–)
- Conny Pohlers – Washington Spirit (2013)
- Maximiliane Rall – Chicago Red Stars (2024–)
- Felicitas Rauch – North Carolina Courage (2024–)
- Marleen Schimmer – San Diego Wave FC (2022)[39][40]
- Almuth Schult – Angel City FC (2022)
- Sandra Starke – Chicago Red Stars (2023)[41]
Iceland ![Iceland](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/ce/Flag_of_Iceland.svg/21px-Flag_of_Iceland.svg.png)
[edit]- Dagný Brynjarsdóttir – Portland Thorns FC (2016–2017, 2019)
- Svava Rós Guðmundsdóttir – NJ/NY Gotham FC (2023)[42]
- Andrea Rán Snæfeld Hauksdóttir – Houston Dash (2021)
- Gunnhildur Jónsdóttir – Utah Royals (2018–2020), Orlando Pride (2021–2022)[43]
Israel ![Israel](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d4/Flag_of_Israel.svg/21px-Flag_of_Israel.svg.png)
[edit]- Danielle Schulmann – Sky Blue FC (2016)[b USA]
Malta ![Malta](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/73/Flag_of_Malta.svg/23px-Flag_of_Malta.svg.png)
[edit]- Haley Bugeja — Orlando Pride (2022–2023)[44]
Netherlands ![Netherlands](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/20/Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png)
[edit]- Dana Foederer – Utah Royals (2024–)
- Manon Melis – Seattle Reign FC (2016)
- Maruschka Waldus – Sky Blue FC (2015)
Northern Ireland ![Northern Ireland](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/43/Flag_of_Northern_Ireland_%281953%E2%80%931972%29.svg/23px-Flag_of_Northern_Ireland_%281953%E2%80%931972%29.svg.png)
[edit]- Rebecca Holloway – Racing Louisville FC (2022–2023)[b ENG]
Norway ![Norway](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d9/Flag_of_Norway.svg/21px-Flag_of_Norway.svg.png)
[edit]- Emilie Haavi – Boston Breakers (2017)
- Nora Holstad Berge – North Carolina Courage (2017)
- Elise Thorsnes – Utah Royals (2018)
- Lisa-Marie Woods – Boston Breakers (2013)
Poland ![Poland](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/1/12/Flag_of_Poland.svg/23px-Flag_of_Poland.svg.png)
[edit]- Nikki Krzysik – FC Kansas City (2014)[45][b USA]
Portugal ![Portugal](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5c/Flag_of_Portugal.svg/23px-Flag_of_Portugal.svg.png)
[edit]- Amanda DaCosta – Washington Spirit (2015), Chicago Red Stars (2016), Boston Breakers (2017)[b USA]
- Ana Dias – Portland Thorns FC (2024–)
- Nádia Gomes – Chicago Red Stars (2024–)
- Suzane Pires – Boston Breakers (2015)[b BRA]
- Jéssica Silva – Kansas City Current (2021)
Republic of Ireland ![Republic of Ireland](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/45/Flag_of_Ireland.svg/23px-Flag_of_Ireland.svg.png)
[edit]- Diane Caldwell – North Carolina Courage (2021)
- Kyra Carusa – San Diego Wave FC (2023–)[b USA][c USA U23]
- Sinead Farrelly – FC Kansas City (2013), Portland Thorns FC (2014–2015), NJ/NY Gotham FC (2023–2024)[b USA][c USA U23][c USA U20][c USA U17]
- Alli Murphy – Houston Dash (2018)[b USA]
- Denise O'Sullivan – Houston Dash (2016–2017), North Carolina Courage (2017–)
- Stephanie Roche – Houston Dash (2015)
- Marissa Sheva – Washington Spirit (2022–2023), Portland Thorns FC (2024–)[b USA]
Scotland ![Scotland](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/10/Flag_of_Scotland.svg/23px-Flag_of_Scotland.svg.png)
[edit]- Jen Beattie – Bay FC (2024–)
- Rachel Corsie – Seattle Reign FC (2015–2017), Utah Royals (2018–2020), Kansas City Current (2021)
- Claire Emslie – Orlando Pride (2019–2020), Angel City FC (2022–)
- Kim Little – OL Reign (2014–2016, 2022)
Spain ![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/23px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)
[edit]- Sonia Bermúdez – Western New York Flash (2014)
- Verónica Boquete – Portland Thorns FC (2014), Utah Royals (2019–2020)
- Laura del Río – Washington Spirit (2015)[46]
- Esther González – NJ/NY Gotham FC (2023–)
- Celia Jiménez – OL Reign (2019–2021), Orlando Pride (2022–)
- Vicky Losada – Western New York Flash (2014)[47]
- Maitane López – NJ/NY Gotham FC (2023–)[48]
- Adriana Martín – Western New York Flash (2013–2014)
- Ana Tejada – Utah Royals (2024–)
Sweden ![Sweden](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/4c/Flag_of_Sweden.svg/23px-Flag_of_Sweden.svg.png)
[edit]- Sofia Jakobsson – San Diego Wave FC (2022–)
- Mimmi Larsson – Kansas City Current (2022–2023)[49]
- Hanna Lundkvist – San Diego Wave FC (2024–)
- Agnes Nyberg – Utah Royals (2024–)
- Freja Olofsson – Racing Louisville FC (2021–2022)[50]
- Julia Roddar – Washington Spirit (2021–2022)[51]
- Elin Rubensson – Houston Dash (2024–)
- Louise Schillgard – Boston Breakers (2016)
- Julia Spetsmark – North Carolina Courage (2019)
- Hanna Terry – Portland Thorns FC (2014–2015)[b USA]
Switzerland ![Switzerland](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/08/Flag_of_Switzerland_%28Pantone%29.svg/16px-Flag_of_Switzerland_%28Pantone%29.svg.png)
[edit]- Ramona Bachmann – Houston Dash (2024–)
- Ana-Maria Crnogorčević – Portland Thorns FC (2018–2019)
Wales ![Wales](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/dc/Flag_of_Wales.svg/23px-Flag_of_Wales.svg.png)
[edit]- Jess Fishlock – Seattle Reign (2013–)
- Angharad James – North Carolina Courage (2021), Orlando Pride (2022), Seattle Reign (2024–)
- Lily Woodham – Seattle Reign (2024–)
North and Central America, Caribbean (CONCACAF)
[edit]Bermuda ![Bermuda](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bf/Flag_of_Bermuda.svg/23px-Flag_of_Bermuda.svg.png)
[edit]- Leilanni Nesbeth – Chicago Red Stars (2024–)
Canada ![Canada](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d9/Flag_of_Canada_%28Pantone%29.svg/23px-Flag_of_Canada_%28Pantone%29.svg.png)
[edit]- Lindsay Agnew* – Washington Spirit (2017), Houston Dash (2018–2019), North Carolina Courage (2020–2022)[52]
- Amanda Allen – Orlando Pride (2023–)[53]
- Janine Beckie* – Houston Dash (2016–2017), Sky Blue FC (2018), Portland Thorns FC (2022–)[b USA]
- Josée Bélanger* – Orlando Pride (2016)
- Melanie Booth* – Sky Blue FC (2013)
- Zoe Burns – Utah Royals (2024–)
- Gabrielle Carle – Washington Spirit (2023–)[54]
- Allysha Chapman* – Houston Dash (2015–2016), Boston Breakers (2017), North Carolina Courage (2018), Houston Dash (2018–)[55]
- Candace Chapman – Washington Spirit (2013)[b TRI]
- Sydney Collins – North Carolina Courage (2023–)[b USA][54]
- Sabrina D'Angelo* – Western New York Flash (2015–2016), North Carolina Courage (2017–2018)
- Nkem Ezurike – Boston Breakers (2014–2015)
- Jonelle Filigno* – Sky Blue FC (2014–2015)
- Jessie Fleming – Portland Thorns FC (2024–)
- Robyn Gayle* – Washington Spirit (2013–2014)
- Vanessa Gilles – Angel City FC (2022–)
- Jordyn Huitema* – OL Reign, (2022–)
- Mya Jones – San Diego Wave FC (2024–)
- Kaylyn Kyle* – Seattle Reign FC (2013), Boston Breakers (2014), Houston Dash (2014), Portland Thorns FC (2015), Orlando Pride (2016)
- Stephanie Labbé* –Washington Spirit (2016–2017), North Carolina Courage (2019–2020)
- Karina LeBlanc* – Portland Thorns FC (2013), Chicago Red Stars (2014–2015)[b USA]
- Adriana Leon* – Boston Breakers (2013, 2017), Chicago Red Stars (2013–2015), Western New York Flash (2016), Sky Blue FC (2018), Seattle Reign FC (2018), Portland Thorns FC (2023)[56]
- Jordyn Listro – Kansas City Current (2021), Orlando Pride (2022–2023)
- Diana Matheson* – Washington Spirit (2013–2016), Seattle Reign FC (2017), Utah Royals (2018–2020)
- Bryanna McCarthy* – Western New York Flash (2013)
- Erin McLeod* – Chicago Red Stars (2013), Houston Dash (2014–2015), Orlando Pride (2020–2022)[43]
- Carmelina Moscato* – Chicago Red Stars (2013), Boston Breakers (2013), Seattle Reign FC (2014–2015)
- Victoria Pickett – Kansas City Current (2021–2023), North Carolina Courage (2023–)[57]
- Nichelle Prince* – Houston Dash (2017–2024), Kansas City Current (2024–)
- Lysianne Proulx – Bay FC (2024–)
- Quinn* – Washington Spirit (2018), OL Reign (2019–)
- Rachel Quon* – Chicago Red Stars (2013–2015)[b USA]
- Sarah Robbins – Portland Thorns FC (2015)
- Jodi-Ann Robinson* – Western New York Flash (2013)[b JAM]
- Maegan Rosa – FC Kansas City (2017), Utah Royals (2018), Reign FC (2019), Houston Dash (2020–2022)[b USA]
- Sophie Schmidt* – Sky Blue FC (2013–2014), Houston Dash (2019–)
- Desiree Scott* – FC Kansas City (2013, 2016–2017), Utah Royals (2018–2020), Kansas City Current (2021–)
- Lauren Sesselmann* – FC Kansas City (2013), Houston Dash (2014–2015)[b USA]
- Kailen Sheridan* – Sky Blue FC (2017–2021), San Diego Wave FC (2022–)
- Christine Sinclair* – Portland Thorns FC (2013–)
- Chelsea Stewart* – Boston Breakers (2014), Western New York Flash (2015)[b USA]
- Bianca St-Georges* – Chicago Red Stars (2019–2024), North Carolina Courage (2024–)
- Melissa Tancredi* – Chicago Red Stars (2014–2015)[58]
- Evelyne Viens – Sky Blue FC (2020–2023)
- Amanda West – Houston Dash (2024–)
- Rhian Wilkinson* – Boston Breakers (2013), Portland Thorns FC (2015)
- Shelina Zadorsky* – Washington Spirit (2016–2017), Orlando Pride (2018–2020)
- Emily Zurrer* – Seattle Reign FC (2013)
Costa Rica ![Costa Rica](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Flag_of_Costa_Rica.svg/23px-Flag_of_Costa_Rica.svg.png)
[edit]- Shirley Cruz – OL Reign (2020–2021)
- Rocky Rodríguez – Sky Blue FC (2016–2019), Portland Thorns FC (2020–2023), Angel City FC (2024–)
Dominican Republic ![Dominican Republic](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9f/Flag_of_the_Dominican_Republic.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_Dominican_Republic.svg.png)
[edit]- Vanessa Kara – Racing Louisville FC (2021)[b USA]
- Brianne Reed – FC Kansas City (2016)[b USA]
El Salvador ![El Salvador](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/34/Flag_of_El_Salvador.svg/23px-Flag_of_El_Salvador.svg.png)
[edit]- Samantha Fisher – Chicago Red Stars (2022–2023)[b USA]
Haiti ![Haiti](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/56/Flag_of_Haiti.svg/23px-Flag_of_Haiti.svg.png)
[edit]- Amandine Pierre-Louis* – Sky Blue FC (2018–2019)[b CAN][c CAN U20]
Jamaica ![Jamaica](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0a/Flag_of_Jamaica.svg/23px-Flag_of_Jamaica.svg.png)
[edit]- Chinyelu Asher – Washington Spirit (2021)[b USA]
- Deneisha Blackwood – Houston Dash (2021)
- Tiffany Cameron – Seattle Reign FC (2013), FC Kansas City (2013)[59][b CAN][c CAN]
- Cheyna Matthews – Washington Spirit (2016–2017, 2019), Racing Louisville FC (2021), Chicago Red Stars (2023)[b USA][c USA U23]
- Kayla McCoy – Houston Dash (2019–2020)[b USA]
- Satara Murray – Houston Dash (2019), Racing Louisville FC (2022)[b USA]
- Konya Plummer – Orlando Pride (2020–2021)
- Havana Solaun – Seattle Reign FC (2016), Washington Spirit (2017–2018), North Carolina Courage (2020–2022), Houston Dash (2023–)[60][b HKG][c USA U23]
- Allyson Swaby — Angel City FC (2022–2023)[b USA][61]
- Kiki Van Zanten – Houston Dash (2024–)[b USA][c USA U17]
Mexico ![Mexico](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/23px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png)
[edit]- Jackie Acevedo* – Portland Thorns FC (2014)[b USA]
- Christina Burkenroad – Orlando Pride (2016–2017)[b USA]
- Ariana Calderón – Houston Dash (2019)[b USA]
- Scarlett Camberos – Angel City FC (2023), Bay FC (2024–)[b USA][62]
- Renae Cuéllar* – FC Kansas City (2013), Seattle Reign FC (2013), Washington Spirit (2014)[b USA]
- Maribel Domínguez* – Chicago Red Stars (2013)
- Sabrina Flores – NJ/NY Gotham FC (2019–2023)[b USA][c USA U20]
- Dinora Garza* – Chicago Red Stars (2013)
- Bianca Henninger – FC Kansas City (2013), Houston Dash (2014–2019)[b USA][c USA U20]
- Katie Johnson – Seattle Reign FC (2017), Sky Blue FC (2018), Chicago Red Stars (2019–2021), San Diego Wave FC (2022), Angel City FC (2023–)[b USA][63]
- Jimena López – OL Reign (2021–2022)
- Teresa Noyola* – Seattle Reign FC (2013), FC Kansas City (2013), Houston Dash (2014)[c USA U20]
- Mónica Ocampo* – Sky Blue FC (2013–2015)
- Diana Ordóñez – North Carolina Courage (2022), Houston Dash (2023–)[64][b USA][c USA U20][c USA U19][c USA U17]
- Verónica Pérez* – Western New York Flash (2013), Washington Spirit (2014)[b USA]
- Nayeli Rangel* – Sky Blue FC (2013)
- Reyna Reyes – Portland Thorns FC (2023–)[b USA][65]
- Karina Rodríguez — Washington Spirit (2021–2022)[b USA][c USA U20][66]
- Ari Romero – Houston Dash (2014), Houston Dash (2019)[b USA]
- Jennifer Ruiz* – Seattle Reign FC (2013)[b USA]
- María Sánchez – Chicago Red Stars (2019), Houston Dash (2021–)[b USA]
- Cecilia Santiago* – Boston Breakers (2013)
- Bianca Sierra – Washington Spirit (2014), Boston Breakers (2014)[b USA]
- Pamela Tajonar* – Western New York Flash (2013)
- Guadalupe Worbis* – Washington Spirit (2013)
Puerto Rico ![Puerto Rico](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/28/Flag_of_Puerto_Rico.svg/23px-Flag_of_Puerto_Rico.svg.png)
[edit]- Jill Aguilera – Chicago Red Stars (2022–2023)[b USA]
- Caitlin Cosme – Orlando Pride (2023)[b USA][67]
- Nickolette Driesse – Orlando Pride (2017), Sky Blue FC (2018)[b USA]
Trinidad and Tobago ![Trinidad and Tobago](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/64/Flag_of_Trinidad_and_Tobago.svg/23px-Flag_of_Trinidad_and_Tobago.svg.png)
[edit]- Kennya Cordner – Seattle Reign FC (2013)
Oceania (OFC)
[edit]New Zealand ![New Zealand](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3e/Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg/23px-Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg.png)
[edit]- Katie Bowen – FC Kansas City (2016–2017), Utah Royals (2018–2020), Kansas City Current (2021), North Carolina Courage (2022)
- Abby Erceg – Chicago Red Stars (2014–2015), Western New York Flash (2016), North Carolina Courage (2017–2022), Racing Louisville FC (2023–)[68]
- Macey Fraser – Utah Royals (2024–)
- Emma Kete – Western New York Flash (2014)
- Ali Riley – Orlando Pride (2020–2021), Angel City FC (2022–)[b USA]
- Rebekah Stott – Seattle Reign FC (2017), Sky Blue FC (2018)
- Rosie White – Boston Breakers (2017), Chicago Red Stars (2018), OL Reign (2019–2021)[69]
Samoa ![Samoa](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/31/Flag_of_Samoa.svg/23px-Flag_of_Samoa.svg.png)
[edit]- Mariah Bullock – Boston Breakers (2013), Seattle Reign FC (2014–2015)[b USA]
South America (CONMEBOL)
[edit]Argentina ![Argentina](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_Argentina.svg/23px-Flag_of_Argentina.svg.png)
[edit]- Estefanía Banini – Washington Spirit (2015–2018)
- Paulina Gramaglia – Houston Dash (2022)
- Mariana Larroquette – Kansas City Current (2021), Orlando Pride (2023–)[70]
Brazil ![Brazil](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/05/Flag_of_Brazil.svg/22px-Flag_of_Brazil.svg.png)
[edit]- Adriana – Orlando Pride (2023–)[71]
- Andressa Alves – Houston Dash (2023–)[72]
- Andressinha – Houston Dash (2015–2017), Portland Thorns FC (2018–2019)[73]
- Angelina – OL Reign (2021–2023), Orlando Pride (2024–)[b USA]
- Bruna Benites – Houston Dash (2017)
- Bia Vaz – Boston Breakers (2015)
- Bia Zaneratto – Kansas City Current (2024–)
- Julia Bianchi – Chicago Red Stars (2023–)[74]
- Ary Borges – Racing Louisville FC (2023–)[75]
- Bruninha – NJ/NY Gotham FC (2022–)[76]
- Camila – Houston Dash (2015),[4] Orlando Pride (2017–2019)
- Debinha – North Carolina Courage (2017–2022), Kansas City Current (2023–)[77]
- Stefany Ferrer Van Ginkel – Angel City FC (2022)[78]
- Kerolin – North Carolina Courage (2022–)[79]
- Ketlen – Boston Breakers (2015)
- Lauren – Kansas City Current (2023–)
- Leah Fortune – Orlando Pride (2016)
- Luana – Orlando Pride (2024–)
- Gabi – Sky Blue FC (2019)
- Marta – Orlando Pride (2017–)
- Mônica – Orlando Pride (2016–2018)
- Poliana – Houston Dash (2016–2017), Orlando Pride (2018)
- Rafaelle – Houston Dash (2014), Orlando Pride (2023–)
- Rafinha – Boston Breakers (2015)
- Thais Reiss – Orlando Pride (2022–2023)
- Rosana – North Carolina Courage (2017)
- Thaisa – Sky Blue FC (2018)
Colombia ![Colombia](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/21/Flag_of_Colombia.svg/23px-Flag_of_Colombia.svg.png)
[edit]- Lady Andrade – Western New York Flash (2015–2016)[80]
- Elexa Bahr – Racing Louisville FC (2024–)[b USA][c HON U20]
Venezuela ![Venezuela](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/06/Flag_of_Venezuela.svg/23px-Flag_of_Venezuela.svg.png)
[edit]- Deyna Castellanos – Bay FC (2024–)
- Bárbara Olivieri – Houston Dash (2023–)[b USA]
- Mariana Speckmaier – Washington Spirit (2021, 2023)[b USA]
See also
[edit]Notes
[edit]An asterisk (*) indicates the player's NWSL salary is/was paid for by her nation's federation.[81][82][83]
Bold indicates current player and their team.
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- ^ "Spirit Sign Veteran Spanish Forward Del Rio". Equalizer Soccer. March 12, 2015.
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Swedish midfielder Freja Olofsson has completed a transfer from stateside Racing Louisville for Spanish club Real Madrid, the clubs have announced.
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- ^ "Lindsay Agnew Announces Retirement From Professional Soccer" (Press release). North Carolina Courage. March 11, 2022. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
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She made her NWSL debut for 25 minutes during the final match of the season (October 1) against Portland Thorns.
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External links
[edit]- National Women's Soccer League stats
- National Women's Soccer League: Players (archived 2 July 2013)
- FBref player stats