The Kansas City Current have signed a trio of players from the collegiate ranks. (The NWSL has abandoned its college draft, allowing teams to sign players directly.)

• What They’re Saying: “These players could go anywhere in the world to compete,” said Current GM Caitlin Carducci,  but they believe the Current provides the best opportunities to develop with the top resources and facilities available to help a player perform at an elite level. We know that they can help elevate the team’s performance.”

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Paul Kennedy edited Soccer America for 41 years (1985-2026). He began writing for SA in 1974. He started writing for France Football in 1978 and has served on in Ballon d'Or jury since 2007.