Super Falcons defender Michelle Alozie has signed a new two year contract with Houston Dash, an NWSL team, effective from January 1, 2025. The agreement also includes a mutual option for the 2027 season. Alozie, who joined Houston Dash in 2021, has since become a key player, making 54 appearances and contributing six goals and two assists.
Reflecting on her contract extension, Alozie expressed her gratitude, stating, Houston will always hold a special place in my heart this is where I began my professional career and earned so many opportunities to grow on and off the field.
Editorial
Michelle Alozie’s contract extension with Houston Dash marks a significant moment, not only for the player but also for the broader landscape of Nigerian women in football. As fans of the Super Falcons, we take pride in seeing one of our own excel at such a high level. Alozie’s journey from joining the NWSL side in 2021 to becoming an indispensable part of the team speaks volumes about her dedication and talent.
Her achievements also underscore the growing influence of Nigerian women in global football. In a league as competitive as the NWSL, her ability to secure a contract extension with options stretching into 2027 signals her remarkable contribution both on and off the field. Houston Dash recognises her value, and we believe this decision sets a precedent for future Super Falcons players seeking success abroad.
The contract extension also reflects the increasing professionalism in women’s football, as clubs are now willing to invest in long term commitments. This trend is encouraging, not only for Alozie but also for the broader development of women’s football in Nigeria. As she continues to thrive in the NWSL, Alozie will inspire the next generation of Nigerian female footballers, showing them that with hard work and determination, they too can achieve success on the international stage.
We must continue to support players like Alozie as they break new ground. Her accomplishments are not just personal milestones but a triumph for Nigerian football as a whole.
Did You Know?
- The NWSL National Women’s Soccer League is the premier professional women’s football league in the United States.
- Michelle Alozie has a degree in molecular biology from Yale University, combining her football career with academic excellence.
- Houston Dash was founded in 2013 and is affiliated with the Houston Dynamo FC, a team in Major League Soccer MLS.
- The Super Falcons, Nigeria’s national women’s team, have won the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations a record 11 times.
- In 2021, Michelle Alozie was part of the Super Falcons squad that participated in the Summer Olympics, marking her as a key figure in Nigerian football.
