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The National Women’s Soccer League has completed its 11th year of operation, which makes it a good time to look back at 11 memorable trades that have helped shape the league.
The NWSL is no stranger to blockbuster deals, some of which have lived up to their billing while some have fallen flat (remember Sydney Leroux to the Flash for a first-round pick and the rights to Abby Wambach?). Still others have helped set precedents that live today.
Between now and the end of the year, The Equalizer will bring you one memorable NWSL trade per day.
You can find the entire series here.
No. 2 – North Carolina Courage acquire rights to Crystal Dunn and an international roster spot from Washington Spirit in exchange for Ashley Hatch and Taylor Smith (Jan. 16, 2018)
Through these first 11 years of the NWSL, there is little debate that the best, most consistent soccer we have seen was when the North Carolina Courage dominated in 2018 and 2019. The Courage were already a solid club, having won…
