Official NWSL free agent tracker: Window is open following historic new CBA with NWSL Players Association

Players and clubs can enter negotiations

The NWSL free agency window is offically open for business. The league window opened on Sept. 1, with some clubs and players exercising options ahead of the window. 

After a historic new collective bargaining agreement was announced, key points included eliminating the draft and introducing free agency for all players. A preliminary free agency list was unveiled on Aug. 26 in honor of Women's Equality Day and featured 88 names. The trade window closed on Aug. 30, and the current free agent list now includes all players who officially meet free agent status. After the 2025 season, to remain consistent with FIFA Regulations, free agency windows will open six months prior to the expiration of Standard Player Agreements.

There were several key players unveiled on the preliminary free agent list including Chicago Red Stars and USWNT goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher, Angel City's Christen Press, Orlando Pride's Marta, and 2023 NWSL MVP Kerolin. The updated list includes even more top prospects like NJ/NY Gotham FC's Midge Purce. Some players have already signed new contracts with their current clubs, including Naeher who agreed to terms on a one-year contract with Chicago Red Stars. The upcoming 2025 season will mark her 10th year with the franchise.

Take a look at the list and current contract status of the eligible free agents:

2025 Free Agents 

**denotes players who have publicly announced their retirement

***denotes players who maintain a mutual option with their current club