The US Women’s National Team attacking talent Jaedyn Shaw is set to join North Carolina Courage through a trade with San Diego Wave FC, according to multiple sources. The deal will likely involve a large sum of money as compensation for Shaw’s departure, potentially one of the largest intra-league transfers in NWSL history.
Shaw, 20, has emerged as a rising star for the USWNT, capable of playing in various positions across the forward and midfield lines. She had expressed interest in joining North Carolina earlier this year after requesting a trade from San Diego.
The Courage have been struggling with attacking firepower, scoring the fewest goals among top-six teams last season. Their new signing aims to address this issue, following Kerolin’s injury-plagued 2024 campaign and her subsequent departure as a free agent.
San Diego Wave FC had recently set a record for the largest intra-league transfer, paying $500,000 to acquire winger Maria Sanchez from Houston Dash last year. The trade of Shaw will likely follow a similar pattern, with allocation money and other funds changing hands.
Shaw’s professional career has been impressive, including scoring in each of her first three NWSL games and becoming the second-youngest player to debut at 17 years old. She made her senior international debut last year and played crucially in the USWNT’s 2024 Olympics gold medal win.
The trade marks a significant move for North Carolina, who are currently searching for a new general manager following Curt Johnson’s departure. The Courage have been searching for stability after falling short in the playoffs last season, with coach Sean Nahas expressing frustration and desire to improve further in 2025.
Source: https://equalizersoccer.com/2025/01/11/sources-wave-to-trade-uswnt-star-jaedyn-shaw-to-nc-courage