Jenna Nighswonger

United States international full back Jenna will be looking for more opportunities to impress this season following her arrival from NWSL side Gotham FC at the end of the January 2025 transfer window. She made five appearances across the remainder of the campaign, including her first WSL start in the 4-0 win at Crystal Palace in late March, a match in which she was solid defensively and showed her willingness to get forward, link play and provide crosses from the left flank.

The Californian came through the college system with the Florida State Seminoles, scoring 19 goals and providing 34 assists in 86 appearances as they won the 2021 National Championship. She was drafted to Gotham FC in January 2023 and made 46 appearances for the club, scoring four goals and winning the NWSL Championship in 2023.

Jenna’s impressive breakout season in the NWSL was recognised as she received two NWSL Rookie of the Month awards before being chosen as the 2023 NWSL Rookie of the Year.

At the international level, Jenna made her senior debut in December 2023 and was part of the squad that lifted the CONCACAF Gold Cup in March 2024 and also won gold at the Paris Olympics last summer.