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Angel City Acquires Hina Sugita From Thorns in $600,000 Trade Involving M.A. Vignola

The deal highlights rising NWSL intra-league fees as clubs reposition rosters before the Oct. 9 roster freeze.

Sep 7, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Portland Thorns FC midfielder Hina Sugita (8) kicks the ball against the Washington Spirit during the second half at Audi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Hina Sugita, a 28-year-old Japan international who joined Portland in 2022, moves to Angel City with 13 goals and 14 assists in league play.
  • M.A. Vignola, 27, heads to Portland and is under contract through 2026 after logging five goals and five assists for Angel City since 2022.
  • Portland receives $600,000 in intraleague transfer funds, a figure that matches recent high-end NWSL fees and sits below the $1.25 million record for Jaedyn Shaw.
  • Sugita’s recent starts had dipped and Portland had offered improved terms but could not match Angel City’s offer, according to ESPN.
  • Intra-league trades remain open until the Oct. 9 roster freeze, with this being the second recent deal between these clubs following August’s Julie Dufour move.