The Super Falcons forward says goodbye with a grateful heart after a record setting spell at Washington, where she scored 12 goals in 48 league games.
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Super Falcons forward Gift Monday has thanked Washington Spirit in an emotional farewell message after completing her move to Boston Legacy. As reported by FootballInNigeria.com.ng, she posted the message on Instagram, and said her time in the United States left her with beautiful memories.
The 24 year old joined Boston in a trade announced on October 8. Washington received $500,000 in transfer threshold funds and kept a 20 per cent sell-on interest in any future deal.
Monday said “Saying goodbye is never easy,” and thanked the club for being part of her journey. She added that she is leaving with a grateful heart.
A Record Spell In Washington
Monday joined the Spirit from Spanish side UD Tenerife in March 2025 on a three-year deal. She scored 12 goals and set up three more in 48 regular season games.
Her biggest moment came on September 28, 2025, when she scored the fastest hat trick from kick-off in NWSL history. She found the net three times in 35 minutes and 52 seconds in a 4-0 win over the Houston Dash.
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Fresh Start In Boston
Boston Legacy general manager Domè Guasch said Monday’s qualities would add another dimension to the attack. He described her as a team player whose character matters as much as her ability.
Washington sporting director James Hocken said she played an integral role in helping the club reach the NWSL Championship last season.
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Back On International Duty
Monday was in the Super Falcons squad for the 2028 Olympic qualifier against Comoros, and she went close early on in the second leg. The Falcons won 5-0 in Ikenne to seal a 7-0 aggregate win.
Is the move a step forward for her career? Boston are an expansion club, so she will have a big attacking role as they build, and a fresh chance to prove herself away from a title-chasing side.
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For now, Monday says thank you to Washington. Her next chapter starts in Boston, with the Falcons’ Morocco tie waiting in February.
📌 Did You Know?
- Monday is a native of Akwa Ibom, and she played for Robo Queens before moving to Spain.
- Tenerife reportedly received around €300,000 when she moved to Washington.
- She made more than 65 appearances for Tenerife over two and a half seasons.
- Washington reached the 2025 NWSL Championship, their second straight final.
- Monday was born on December 9, 2001.
