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Never underestimate the power of a trade to send shockwaves rippling throughout an entire league. The announcement today of Claire Hutton’s move from Kansas City Current to Bay FC, alongside the Current’s signing of Croix Bethune from the Washington Spirit, is about as big as it gets.
Two young U.S. Women’s National Team stars, both proven class acts in the National Women’s Soccer League, are changing clubs. It’s a series of moves with potentially huge consequences on the 2026 Shield and Championship races. Here, we will break down each move from a tactical perspective.
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