Overview
- North Carolina Courage announced Parkinson has signed a contract that runs through the 2029 season with a club option for 2030 and she will wear No. 19 for the club.
- Parkinson trained with the team this week and will occupy an international roster spot, becoming available to play once the NWSL’s midseason transfer window reopens later in July.
- Raised and developed in Portugal, Parkinson made her Liga BPI debut at 15 for Valadares Gaia and won the league’s Best Young Player award after several seasons in the top flight.
- She has chosen to represent England, rose quickly through the U17, U19 and U23 ranks and earned a senior call-up from Sarina Wiegman earlier this year as the youngest player named by the manager.
- The club framed the signing as both immediate reinforcement and a long-term investment, and Parkinson’s move fits a growing pattern of young English prospects using the NWSL for faster development and playing time.