Gift Monday Transfers to Boston Legacy After Record‑Setting NWSL Career
Gift Monday moved from Washington Spirit to Boston Legacy, with a reported €500,000 transfer fee.
In Brief
- •Gift Monday moved from Washington Spirit to Boston Legacy, with a reported €500,000 transfer fee.
- •The 24‑year‑old Nigerian forward tallied 12 goals and 3 assists in 48 NWSL regular‑season games for Washington Spirit.
- •She set the league’s fastest hat‑trick record, scoring three goals in 35 minutes 52 seconds against Houston Dash.
- •Monday posted an emotional farewell message on Instagram thanking the club.
- •Boston Legacy signed her earlier this month after she joined Washington Spirit from UD Tenerife in 2025.
Why It Matters
Monday’s transfer underscores the growing financial investment in women’s soccer, with Boston Legacy willing to pay a substantial fee for a proven goal‑scorer. Her record‑setting performances highlight the high level of competition in the NWSL and may influence other clubs’ recruitment strategies. The move also signals a shift in team dynamics for both Washington Spirit and Boston Legacy, potentially reshaping their offensive options for the upcoming season.
Key Details
- Transfer fee
- €500,000
- Age
- 24
- Goals for Washington Spirit
- 12
- Assists for Washington Spirit
- 3
- Appearances for Washington Spirit
- 48
- Fastest hat‑trick time
- 35 minutes 52 seconds
Context & Background
Washington Spirit competes in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), the top professional women’s league in the United States. Boston Legacy is a club that signed Monday earlier this month.
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