Story byKels Dayton, Hartford CourantWed, December 10, 2025 at 8:34 PM UTC·1 min readUConn women’s soccer star Chioma Okafor has signed a professional contract with the National Women’s Soccer League’s North Carolina Courage, the club announced Wednesday. The deal is three years guaranteed with a club option for the 2029 season. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementOkafor was a three-time All-American with the Huskies, and semifinalist for the MAC Hermann Trophy this past season, which goes to the nation’s best player. A native of Malawi, she also finished her UConn career with 33 goals and 81 points, which ranks 18th in school history.“I am excited to call North Carolina home and sign with the Courage. From the early conversations with the team, I fell in love with the developmental plan they laid out for me and the drive to build back this club’s championship roots.
