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Washington Spirit sign striker Clara Luvanga to a four-year contract

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 2:16 PM

Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Washington Spirit sign striker Clara Luvanga to a four-year contract

Summary

The Washington Spirit have signed 21-year-old Tanzanian striker Clara Luvanga from Al Nassr for an undisclosed fee. Luvanga inked a four-year deal that keeps her with the NWSL club through 2029. During her time in Saudi Arabia, she secured multiple domestic titles and earned the Golden Boot last season with 24 goals in 14 matches. The move follows the placement of Deborah Abiodun on the season-ending injury list, which cleared an international roster spot. Washington currently holds second place in the league table, trailing leaders Gotham by two points. The club prepares to host Boston Legacy on September 13.

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By the Numbers

•Clara Luvanga signed a four-year contract with the Washington Spirit through 2029.
•Luvanga scored 24 goals in 14 matches for Al Nassr last season.
•The Spirit roster now includes seven African players across six different countries.
•Washington plays Boston Legacy at home on September 13.
•The 2026 NWSL Championship will be held at Audi Field on November 21.

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2:16 PMYahoo Sports — Washington Spirit sign Tanzanian striker Clara Luvanga from Al Nassr

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The Washington Spirit have acquired Tanzanian striker Clara Luvanga from Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia for an undisclosed transfer fee, the club announced Wednesday. The 21-year-old signed a four-year contract through 2029. “Clara adds an exciting new dimension to our attack as we head towards the playoffs,” Spirit sporting director James Hocken said in a statement. “Despite her young age, she has demonstrated the ability to score goals in different ways and has the profile to be very successful in t
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