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Denver Summit FC acquired forward Yazmeen Ryan and midfielder Delanie Sheehan from the Houston Dash in exchange for $1 million in funds.

The trade announced by both teams on Thursday sends $800,000 in intra-league transfer funds and $200,000 in expansion allocation funds to the Dash. Denver receives $150,000 in allocation funds from Houston. The deal also includes up to $200,000 in conditional transfer funds.

'We are thrilled to add both Yazmeen and Delanie to our group,' said Summit general manager Curt Johnson said. 'Delanie brings a wealth of NWSL experience to our midfield, while Yazmeen is a proven attacking threat who is extremely versatile. Both players have won trophies and had tremendous NWSL careers. They will immediately help us both on and off the field.'

Ryan, 27, posted four goals and three assists in 25 games with Houston from 2025-26. She previously played with Gotham FC (2023-24) and the Portland Thorns (2021-22).

Sheehan, 27, had one goal and two assists in 26 games for the Dash in 2025. She played for Gotham FC from 2021-24.

'We appreciate everything Yazmeen and Delanie contributed during their time in Houston. They brought a veteran presence during a transition period that paved the foundation for the team we have today and we wish them the best as they begin a new chapter in their careers,' Dash president Angela Hucles Mangano said. 'We did not anticipate this move at the start of the year, but it creates an opportunity for us to invest in players and resources that support our long-term vision and our ambition for the season ahead.'

The Summit join Boston Legacy FC as National Women's Soccer League teams in 2026.

--Field Level Media