Emma Sears requests trade from Racing Louisville in NWSL
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 12:59 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Emma Sears, a winger for the USWNT, has requested a trade from Racing Louisville. Several teams in the NWSL have shown serious interest in acquiring Sears, according to sources. The request comes as Louisville is navigating its season and player roster adjustments. Further developments regarding potential trade discussions remain to be seen.
- •Emma Sears is a winger for the USWNT.
- •Sears has requested a trade from Racing Louisville.
- •Several NWSL teams are interested in acquiring her.
- •Trade discussions are expected to follow Sears' request.
- •The news was reported on July 3, 2026.
- 1:24 AMESPN Soccer — Sources: Sears requests trade from Louisville
- 1:14 AMYahoo Sports — Report: USWNT and Racing Louisville forward Emma Sears requested trade – Several NWSL have expressed serious interest
"According to Jeff Kassouf of ESPN, USWNT and Racing Louisville forward Emma Sears has requested a trade. He also reports that several NWSL teams have expressed serious interest in the winger, but the club is not interested in a midseason transfer for their star. Although, they would be more receptive to it in the offseason. […]
"USWNT winger Emma Sears has requested a trade from Racing Louisville, and several NWSL teams have expressed serious interest in Sears, sources told ESPN.
Sources
External links- ESPN SoccerJul 3, 2026, 1:24 AMSources: Sears requests trade from Louisville
USWNT winger Emma Sears has requested a trade from Racing Louisville, and several NWSL teams have expressed serious interest in Sears, sources told ESPN.
- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 1:14 AMReport: USWNT and Racing Louisville forward Emma Sears requested trade – Several NWSL have expressed serious interest
According to Jeff Kassouf of ESPN, USWNT and Racing Louisville forward Emma Sears has requested a trade. He also reports that several NWSL teams have expressed serious interest in the winger, but the club is not interested in a midseason transfer for their star. Although, they would be more receptive to it in the offseason. […]
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