As the 2025 NWSL season nears its end, the league stirs fans with news of its 2026 free agency class. Top players now step onto the open market. Trinity Rodman of Washington Spirit and Midge Purce of Gotham FC lead the charge.
Trinity Rodman: A Rising Star Ready for New Opportunities
Trinity Rodman runs fast and scores many goals. She won an Olympic gold in 2024 and impressed in every match. She played for Washington Spirit alongside players such as Sophia Wilson from the Portland Thorns. Her contract ends after the 2025 season, which lets her talk with any club she chooses.
Rodman can change a game in an instant. A team signing her wins a strong, quick attacker. The free agency period opened in early July 2025, and teams now compete to win her to their side.
Midge Purce and Other Notable Names Available
Midge Purce plays forward for Gotham FC. She shows skill by scoring important goals. Purce enters free agency along with Rodman. Other players join them. Kansas City Current’s midfielder Lo’eau LaBonta and North Carolina Courage’s goalkeeper Casey Murphy also have expiring contracts. These players bring experience and skill that can boost a team’s play.
League Expansion Intensifies Competition for Free Agents
New teams arrive for 2026. Denver and Boston Legacy FC now join the league. They bring fresh funds and bold plans. This makes the free agency market a hard contest. Existing teams now try to keep their stars while facing offers from the new clubs. For players like Rodman and Purce, this market gives more strength in their choices.
The Bigger Picture: Free Agency and NWSL’s Growth
New free agency rules change how the league works. Players with contracts ending in 2025 can join any team. This rule increases their freedom and movement. Fans will watch as top players choose new clubs, and teams plan moves to build winning squads.
Looking Ahead
The 2026 free agency window is open now. Fans watch as Rodman, Purce, and others decide. They may stay with their teams or try a new challenge. Their choices will shape the NWSL’s next chapter.
As the league grows, free agency shows change in women’s soccer. Fans can expect strong teams, fresh rivalries, and quality play as the best players find new spots to shine.
