Boston Legacy announces signing of 18-year-old forward Chloe Ricketts

The Boston Legacy is including its second switch to its nascent roster, signing Washington Spirit ahead Chloe Ricketts to a contract by means of 2028.

Ricketts, 18, is becoming a member of the Houston Sprint for the remainder of the 2025 NWSL season and can be part of the Legacy in January.

Ricketts, a Michigan native, turned professional when she signed with the Spirit in 2023 at age 15 — the primary participant to make use of the NWSL’s course of to hitch a crew whereas below the age of 18. The league had beforehand had a minimum-age requirement.

She made her NWSL debut in April 2023, and had 17 appearances in her rookie season. In 2024, she noticed time in solely 4 matches with Washington, and the crew declined her choice this summer time after she appeared in seven video games, permitting her to hunt a brand new crew in free company.

Ricketts made her first under-20 nationwide crew look this yr on the CONCACAF championships.

“On the age of 18, Chloe has already made 30 senior appearances on the skilled degree,” Legacy FC normal supervisor Domè Guasch mentioned in a launch. “Bringing youth nationwide crew expertise, Chloe will add power, versatility and creativity to our squad. As we glance to construct not just for 2026 however for the long run, Chloe will probably be a helpful addition.”

The Legacy have eight gamers signed. They want a minimal of twenty-two earlier than they kick off their inaugural season subsequent yr at Gillette Stadium. Keep track of all the signings here.