Kundananji has already made her mark across the women’s game, representing Zambia at the 2023 World Cup and the 2024 Olympics. The report says she leaves Bay FC after almost three seasons, having contributed 12 goals and 11 assists in 63 appearances.
Andonovski also praised her “conquistas na liga e no cenário internacional” and highlighted the standards and work ethic she could bring to Chicago. Her arrival appears designed to add pace, directness and competitive edge to an attack that will be expected to grow into the club’s next phase.
Another reported internal transfer sees Washington Spirit send Nigerian forward Gift Monday to Boston Legacy FC for US$500,000, with Washington retaining 20% of a future sale.
Monday is said to have scored 12 goals in 48 appearances since joining the Spirit, although her role became more limited after Washington strengthened its forward line. Boston general manager Domè Guasch said: “Ela vai contribuir para nossa pressão alta, criar oportunidades e ser perigosa no terço final.”
That profile could make Monday an important piece for a Boston side seeking energy and penetration in the final third.
Both deals reportedly arrived before the NWSL’s roster freeze, allowing two ambitious clubs to reshape their attacks before the next stage of the season. The performances of Kundananji and Monday will now be the first test of whether these high-profile moves can change their teams’ trajectories.