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Denver Summit Lands Yazmeen Ryan and Delanie Sheehan From Houston Dash in $1 Million Trade

Houston confirms the deal’s structure, citing a conditional sell-on clause with $800,000 in intra-league funds alongside $200,000 in expansion funds.

Aug 8, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Dash forward Yazmeen Ryan (11) dribbles the ball during the second half against the North Carolina Courage at Shell Energy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images
Aug 8, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Dash midfielder Delanie Sheehan (8) dribbles the ball during the first half against the North Carolina Courage at Shell Energy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Houston officially announced the trade sending forward Yazmeen Ryan and midfielder Delanie Sheehan to NWSL expansion club Denver Summit.
  • The Dash said they will receive $1 million in total funds, broken down as $800,000 in intra-league transfer funds and $200,000 in expansion allocation funds.
  • Houston stated the agreement includes a conditional sell-on fee tied to future player movement.
  • The Dash added that $150,000 in allocation funds was sent to Denver as part of the transaction.
  • Ryan and Sheehan, both 27 with NWSL title experience, join Denver early in the 2026 season as intra-league moves remain permissible until the Oct. 8 roster freeze.