"The Portland Thorns have traded midfielder Hina Sugita to Angel City FC in exchange for defender M.A. Vignola and $600,000 in intra-league transfer funds, multiple sources told ESPN. In cash terms, the deal for Sugita matches the $600,000 that the Kansas City Current paid Utah Royals FC for USWNT forward Ally Sentnor in August but also includes a starting-caliber player. Jaedyn Shaw's move from the North Carolina Courage to NJ/NY Gotham FC for $1.25 million in September set the intra-league record and ranks among the six biggest global transfers to date."
"Sugita, typically a starting midfielder for the Thorns, has seen her playing time diminish in September. She started only one of Portland's four games this month. She has three assists this season and has not yet scored. Portland has an abundance of midfielders, with U.S. internationals Sam Coffey and Olivia Moultrie, and Canada international Jessie Fleming also in the regular rotation. The Thorns attempted to keep Sugita by offering an improved, extended contract, but couldn't match Angel City's terms, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the situation who could not discuss the matter publicly."
Portland Thorns traded midfielder Hina Sugita to Angel City FC for defender M.A. Vignola plus $600,000 in intra-league transfer funds. The cash component matches a recent $600,000 intra-league deal but also includes a starting-caliber player; the intra-league record remains $1.25 million. Intra-league trades remain allowed through the NWSL roster freeze deadline on Oct. 9. Sugita's minutes declined in September, with only one start in four games, three assists and no goals this season. Portland's midfield depth includes Sam Coffey, Olivia Moultrie and Jessie Fleming. The Thorns offered an improved contract but could not match Angel City's terms.
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