The San Diego Wave have completed a deal with the North Carolina Courage to send 20-year-old USWNT star Jaedyn Shaw to the east coast. The trade, which was finalized before Tuesday’s deadline under the new collective bargaining agreement (CBA), sees Shaw head to NC Courage in exchange for allocation money and intra-league transfer funds.
Shaw joins a team that finished seventh in possession share in 2024 but struggled to find consistency in front of goal, scoring just 34 goals. Despite having Brazil star Kerolin available for most of the season, the team was unable to address their need for a consistent scorer. The arrival of Shaw could be a major boost to North Carolina’s attack.
Shaw’s departure from San Diego comes after a tumultuous year for the team. The Wave have seen several players leave, including Abby Dahlkemper and Alex Morgan, and the team is facing multiple lawsuits related to workplace abuse allegations. The news of Shaw’s trade could be a welcome distraction for the Courage as they look to build on their strong possession-based play.
Shaw will bring her impressive skill set to North Carolina, including an eye for through balls and physical gifts that make her well-suited to holding up plays or making runs behind defenders. With Sanchez proving herself as a capable scorer and NC Courage’s deep pool of goal-threat wingers, Shaw could be the key piece in unlocking the team’s full potential.
Source: https://eu.usatoday.com/story/sports/uswnt/2025/01/11/jaedyn-shaw-trade-uswnt-nwsl-wave-courage/77631119007