Bay FC Secure Jenna Nighswonger Move from Arsenal Women
Jenna Nighswonger pictured playing for Aston Villa Photo by Sean Walsh SPP
NWSL side Bay FC have signed Jenna Nighswonger from Arsenal Women on a two-year contract.
The American full-back joined the Gunners in January 2025 from Gotham FC and made six appearances.
She spent the latter half of last season on loan at Aston Villa, making eight appearances.
A gold medalist at the 2024 Olympics, she has 20 caps for her country.
Head Coach Emma Coates told bayfc.com: “Jenna is another great addition to our squad, showing real quality both sides of the ball. Her experience in the NWSL & WSL will add another dimension to our group. I believe she has the character and football intelligence to make a strong impact here and I’m excited to work with her day to day supporting this next chapter in her career.”
Nighswonger said: “I’m really excited to return to the NWSL and begin this next chapter with Bay FC. I have a lot of confidence in what this group can accomplish moving forward, and I’m ready to get to work and help the team compete.”
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