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After a disappointing first half of the season and the transfer of ownership finally complete, Seattle Reign management has been vocal about actively working to better its roster. While some bigger acquisitions may be delayed until the offseason, the team has begun with several moves in the summer transfer window, and more are expected.
One such move was trading two-time finalist for NWSL Defender of the Year, Alana Cook, to the Kansas City Current. In exchange, the Reign acquired $40,000 in allocation money and $75,000 in intra-league transfer funds, plus an additional $25,000 of the latter if certain performance-based measures are met. The two-time NWSL Best XI First Team selection is set to be officially be available for selection on Aug. 1.
The Current suffered a big loss in defense when Gabrielle Robinson suffered a torn ACL on May 25. Head Coach Vlatko Andonovski said she had been one of the league’s best defenders in 2024 before the injury. Cook fills a…
