Boston Legacy FC have introduced Nigeria’s Super Falcons forward Gift Monday, who will wear the No. 22 shirt after agreeing to a five-year deal with the National Women’s Soccer League expansion club.
Key takeaways
- Monday joins Boston Legacy FC from Washington Spirit under a five-year contract.
- Washington received a US$500,000 transfer payment and retained a 20% sell-on entitlement.
- The 24-year-old set the NWSL’s fastest hat-trick record, scoring three times in 35 minutes and 52 seconds against Houston Dash in September 2025.
- She produced 12 goals and three assists across 48 matches in all competitions for Washington Spirit.
Record signing for Boston Legacy
Boston Legacy confirmed the acquisition of the striker from fellow NWSL side Washington Spirit on October 6. The deal gives the Boston club a proven attacking option as it builds its squad, while Monday has been assigned the No. 22 jersey for her new team.
Washington Spirit secured US$500,000 in the transfer and negotiated a 20% clause on any future sale of the player, preserving an interest in her longer-term market value.
Proven scoring record
Monday arrived at Washington Spirit in March 2025 from Spanish side UD Tenerife and quickly established herself among the league’s leading forwards.
In September 2025, she scored three goals against Houston Dash in just 35 minutes and 52 seconds, setting an NWSL benchmark for the quickest hat-trick from the opening whistle.
The 24-year-old recorded 12 goals and three assists in 48 appearances in all competitions during her time with Washington. Before moving abroad and later entering the NWSL, she represented COD United Amazons, FC Robo and Bayelsa Queens.
