Did you expect a blockbuster trade ahead of the 2026 NWSL season? Either way, it happened!
Today, Bay FC and KC Current announced a trade involving forward Penelope Hocking for $350,000 in intra-league funds.
Hocking was selected with the seventh overall selection in the 2023 NWSL Draft by the Chicago Stars. In August of 2024, she was traded to Bay FC for $250,000 transfer fee and another $100,000 in 2025. This also included 10% on any transfer fee Bay FC receives in a future transfer of Hocking to Chicago.
“I’m extremely excited to be joining the Kansas City Current,” said Hocking. “This is a club with high expectations and high standards, and I’m excited to bring my energy, compete every day and help the team win trophies.”
The forward is coming off a career season where she scored six goals and tallied one assist (18 appearances and 10 starts) with Bay FC.
“We are very excited to welcome Penelope to Kansas City,” said general manager Ryan Dell. “Penelope’s aptitude for scoring goals from anywhere on the field, combined with her ability to create chances for those around her, will only strengthen our attack. Above all, she is a great person and teammate who will positively impact our club on and off the pitch.”
