The NWSL’s first free agency period is underway.
The league established free agency with its new collective bargaining agreement, ratified in February. Despite a rocky start, which included a disagreement between the NWSL and its players association about exactly which players were eligible, the market is heating up.
Dec. 23 — Ary Borges inks three-year deal with Racing Louisville
On Friday, Racing Louisville announced that it has signed Brazilian international Ary Borges to a three-year deal. As a result, she will be with the club through the 2025 season.
“I am thrilled about this new challenge,” Borges said in a statement. “It will be an honor to represent Racing Louisville FC and play in the NWSL, one of the top leagues in the world. I am ready and very much looking forward to taking on this new opportunity. Go Racing!”
Through three years with Palmeiras, the midfielder scored 37 goals in 87 appearances. She also had 18 goals through 32 appearances en route to helping the club to the 2022 Campeonato Paulista, the 2022 Copa Libertadores and the regular-season shield in the Brasileiro Serie A.
She was also named the Campeonato Paulista’s midfielder of the year.
