US EditionAngel City FC acquires Emily Sams from Orlando
Angel City FC paid a $650,000 transfer fee for 2024 NWSL Defender of the Year Emily Sams and extended her contract through 2028, aiming to boost their defense.
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Orlando Pride Trade Emily Sams to Angel City
In a surprising turn of events, the Orlando Pride have sent 2024 NWSL Defender of the Year to Angel City FC in a trade, as the Emily Sams era in the City Beautiful has come to a shock end. In exchange, the Pride receive $650,000 in intraleague transfer funds. She departs after three seasons in Orlando, during which she established herself as one of the league’s best defenders. The Pride had just extended Sams’ stay in Orlando 11 months ago with …
Emily Sams traded to Angel City; Orlando receives $650K in return
Emily Sams is moving from the east coast to the west coast. The veteran defender has been traded from the Orlando Pride to Angel City FC, and singed a three-year contract with the Los Angeles-based club. In return, Orlando received $650,000 in intraleague transfer funds. “Angel City is a club with ambition, purpose, and a clear commitment to excellence, and that’s what drew me here,” Sams said, via a press release. “I’m excited for the opportuni…
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