Overview

• Calgary confirmed the captain’s new deal on Wednesday during the NSL’s inaugural season.
• Meggie Dougherty Howard, 30, has recorded two goals, three assists, 22 shots and 1,410 minutes for Wild this year.
• She joined in February after eight NWSL seasons with Washington, Orlando, San Diego and Angel City.
• Dougherty Howard said she chose to stay to help build the organization and aims to compete for championships each year.
• Sporting director Alix Bruch called her “a game changer,” praising her consistency, leadership and technical quality.