Sources: NWSL's Denver signs Watt as 1st player
Briefly

Ally Watt has been traded from Orlando Pride to the 2026 NWSL expansion team Denver Summit FC, making her its first player. She will remain with the Pride on loan for the 2025 season. In the trade, Orlando received $75,000 in expansion allocation money and $37,500 in transfer funds, as well as salary cap relief from the loan. Watt, who played 13 games this season and has one goal, is a Colorado native and has been a significant contributor to her current team.
Watt was traded to Denver Summit FC, making her the first player in the team’s history, and is loaned back to Orlando Pride for the 2025 season.
Orlando received $75,000 in expansion allocation money and $37,500 in transfer funds, along with salary cap relief as part of the deal.
Curt Johnson emphasized the rich talent pool of Colorado players, stating that they will focus on leveraging local talent as part of the team's DNA.
Watt, who played in Orlando's first 13 matches this season, has contributed one goal and one assist despite missing a recent game due to injury.
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