Arsenal sells Jenna Nighswonger to Bay FC for £150,000
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 8:45 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Arsenal has officially transferred defender Jenna Nighswonger to Bay FC on a permanent deal for a reported fee of £150,000. This move concludes Nighswonger's 18-month tenure with the Gunners, during which she made six appearances, five in the Women's Super League. Having initially joined Arsenal from Gotham FC for approximately £80,500, she struggled to find a consistent role under coach Renée Slegers and spent part of her time on loan at Aston Villa. With a contract until 2028 at Bay FC, Nighswonger aims to re-establish herself in the NWSL and strengthen her position with the U.S. national team.
- •Jenna Nighswonger signed with Bay FC after leaving Arsenal.
- •Transfer fee reportedly set at £150,000.
- •Nighswonger made only six appearances during her Arsenal stint.
- •She hopes to re-establish her career and compete for the U.S. national team.
- •Bay FC aims to utilize her experience in both NWSL and WSL.
- 8:45 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal sell 25yo for £150k
"Bay FC have signed Jenna Nighswonger on a permanent deal, ending her 18-month Arsenal spell and handing the Gunners a reported profit.Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty ImagesJenna Nighswonger’s Arsenal c...
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