Gift Monday has joined Boston Legacy FC on a contract running through December 2030.
Gift Monday joins Boston Legacy FC following her high-profile move from Washington Spirit, with the Nigerian Super Falcons striker signing a contract that runs until December 2030. But what makes the transfer significant, and what does the forward bring to her new club?
Boston Legacy FC unveiled the 24-year-old Nigerian international after completing a deal worth $500,000 in transfer threshold funds, according to announcements by the two National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) clubs.
The move, announced on October 8, 2026, also includes a 20 per cent sell-on clause for Washington Spirit if Boston transfers or trades Monday to another club in the future.
Monday will wear the number 22 shirt at Boston Legacy FC as she begins a new chapter in her professional career.
Why Boston Legacy FC Signed Gift Monday
Monday arrives in Boston with experience in the United States, Spain and Nigerian women’s football.
Before joining Boston Legacy, she played for Washington Spirit, which signed her from Spanish side UD Tenerife in March 2025.
During her time with Washington, the forward made 48 appearances across all competitions, scoring 12 goals and providing three assists, according to the club’s announcement.
Her performances also included a notable achievement in the NWSL. On September 28, 2025, Monday scored a hat-trick in 35 minutes and 52 seconds against Houston Dash, setting a league record for the fastest hat-trick from kickoff.
Her pace, attacking movement and ability to threaten opposition defences are among the qualities Boston will hope to benefit from as the club continues to build its squad.
Boston Legacy general manager Domè Guasch said Monday would add another dimension to the team’s attack, highlighting her pressing, chance creation and threat in the final third.
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Gift Monday’s Journey From Nigerian Football to the NWSL
Before moving to Europe, Monday featured for Nigerian clubs, including FC Robo and COD United Amazons. She also played for Bayelsa Queens, where she won the Nigerian Women’s Football League title in the 2021/22 season and finished as the campaign’s top scorer, according to reports on her career.
Her performances helped earn her a move to Spain, where she spent two and a half seasons with UD Tenerife before joining Washington Spirit.
At international level, Monday made her senior debut for Nigeria’s women’s national team in 2019 and was included in the Super Falcons squad for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Her move to Boston represents another milestone in a career that has taken her from Nigerian domestic football to European competition and the United States’ top-flight women’s league.
What the $500,000 Gift Monday Transfer Means
The $500,000 deal underlines Boston Legacy FC’s investment in strengthening its attacking options.
However, the clubs described the transaction as a trade involving transfer threshold funds, rather than a conventional transfer fee. Washington Spirit will also retain a 20 per cent sell-on interest if Monday is subsequently moved to another club through a transfer or trade.
For Washington, the move concludes Monday’s spell with the club, where she contributed goals and assists and helped the team reach the NWSL Championship in the previous season.
For Boston, the Nigerian forward offers an established attacking option with experience across multiple leagues and international football.
Her long-term contract through December 2030 also gives the club an opportunity to build around her contributions over several seasons.
Super Falcons Star Begins New Chapter in Boston
Monday’s unveiling has brought renewed attention to the Nigerian forward’s career and her growing presence in international club football.
Her next challenge will be to adapt to Boston Legacy’s playing system, establish herself in the squad and help the team achieve its sporting ambitions.
For Nigerian football fans, her progress will also be worth following as she continues her club career while remaining part of the wider conversation around the Super Falcons.
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