Bay FC NWSL has signed 20-year-old U.S. women's national team midfielder Claire Hutton in a $1.1 million deal. The team has also appointed a new female managing duo in head coach Emma Coates and assistant Gemma Davies.

What happened?

Bay FC NWSL finished 13th out of 14 teams in the National Women's Soccer League last season. The team has made significant changes to improve their performance.

Why it matters for Bay FC NWSL

The signing of Claire Hutton and the appointment of Emma Coates are major moves for the team. Hutton's experience with the U.S. women's national team will be valuable to the team.

What comes next?

Bay FC NWSL's first match of the season is against Denver Summit on March 14. This will be Coates' official start in the NWSL and a return to managing a professional club.

| Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | Finish last season | 13th | | Signing fee | $1.1 million | | Age of Claire Hutton | 20 | | First match of the season | March 14