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Catarina Macario's Record $8M Deal Sparks NWSL Ambition

3/19/2026

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Catarina Macario joined the San Diego Wave on a record-setting deal worth around $8 million, the largest cumulative contract in women's soccer.
The move uses the NWSL's Rodman Rule to retain stars like Trinity Rodman of the Washington Spirit, who signed a lucrative contract.
Lindsey Heaps returns to Denver Summit FC.
Claire Hutton transfers to Bay FC.
These signings reflect growing NWSL ambition ahead of the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.

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Catarina Macario joined the San Diego Wave on a record-setting deal worth around $8 million, the largest cumulative contract in women's soccer.
The move uses the NWSL's Rodman Rule to retain stars like Trinity Rodman of the Washington Spirit, who signed a lucrative contract.
Lindsey Heaps returns to Denver Summit FC.
Claire Hutton transfers to Bay FC.
These signings reflect growing NWSL ambition ahead of the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.