This NWSL offseason marks a new era, and it was ushered in by U.S. emerging talent Jaedyn Shaw requesting a trade from the San Diego Wave to the North Carolina Courage.

The 20-year-old attacker departs San Diego for $300,000 in allocation money and another $150,000 in transfer funds

The trade that brought Jaedyn Shaw to North Carolina wasn't cheap: The Courage paid $300,000 in allocation money, an international slot for 2025 and 2026, plus transfer fees that could total $225,000. All told, the deal could exceed $600,000-a price that shows just how confident the club is in the impact Shaw can have on the field.