Gift Monday joins Boston Legacy FC for $500k, eyes Olympic qualifier

Gift Monday, 24, has signed a permanent transfer to MLS club Boston Legacy FC from Washington Spirit for $500,000. The Super Falcons striker recorded 12 goals and three assists in 48 regular season matches for Washington Spirit and is currently on international duty with Nigeria for the 2028 Olympic Games qualifier against Comoros.

This move underscores the rising pathway for Nigerian women's footballers into top professional leagues abroad, building on her earlier stints with FC Robo, COD United Amazons, and CD Tenerife, where she made over 65 appearances and contributed 26 goal involvements. The $500k transfer fee reflects growing valuation of African talent in Major League Soccer.

Fans can watch for her debut with Boston Legacy FC as she aims to help the club push for a playoff spot, while her journey may inspire young Nigerian players to pursue overseas opportunities. Stay tuned for her impact in the upcoming Olympic qualifier against Comoros.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/09/transfer-monday-completes-move-to-mls-club-boston-legacy-fc/