The Washington Spirit signed 15-year-old midfielder Chloe Ricketts to a three-year contract with an option for 2026, the team announced Friday. Here’s what you need to know:
- Ricketts, a high school sophomore, becomes the youngest contracted NWSL player, overtaking Portland’s Olivia Moultrie by three days.
- Moultrie signed her first professional contract at 15 years and 286 days old in June 2021, while Ricketts was 15 years and 283 days old when she signed Thursday. Moultrie debuted as the league’s youngest player days after signing.
- Ricketts will join the NWSL through the league’s Under-18 Entry Mechanism and will occupy a full roster spot.
What they’re saying
Ricketts called the opportunity a “dream come true.”
“I’m looking forward to continuing my development as a player and individual with the great resources here in the District,” she said in a statement. “Having the chance to work with Dawn Scott (Performance, Medical and Innovation) and head coach Mark Parsons as I begin my professional career is exciting, and I can’t wait to do my part in contributing to the club’s success… Now, let’s go win another championship!”
“This season, we remain very focused on building a roster that can help us succeed now while also investing in the future,”…
