"A dream come true:" 15-year-old becomes youngest player in the National Women's Soccer League
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Chloe Ricketts has become the youngest person ever to join the National Women's Soccer League, signing a three-year contract with the Washington Spirit, the team announced on Friday. The 15-year-old is joining the team through the league's new "Under-18" program.
"Ricketts will occupy a full roster spot, will reside with a parent or legal guardian until she turns 18 years of age, may not be traded or waived before age 18 without both her and her parent/legal guardian's consent and may not be selected in expansion drafts," read a statement from the team.
Ricketts has surpassed the previous youngest-signed player by just three days. Portland Thorns FC's Olivia Moultrie joined the league at 15 years and 286 days old in June 2021, while Ricketts is 15 years and 283 days old. Her contract was signed on Thursday.

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