English defender Anouk Denton has signed with Bay FC on a transfer from WSL club West Ham United. Denton will join the club after receiving her P-1 Visa and international transfer clearance.
Denton previously spent four years with West Ham United. She previously played for the University of Louisville Cardinals and Arsenal.
Internationally, Denton made her first appearance for England in December 2025.
“Bay FC is an ambitious club with a clear vision, and it felt like the right place for the next step
in my career,” said Denton. “The NWSL is the most competitive league in the world, and I’m excited to challenge myself against top players and teams. Having worked with Emma before gives me confidence in the environment I’m stepping into, and I’m really looking forward to living in the Bay Area and playing in front of such passionate supporters.”
“I’m really pleased to welcome Anouk to Bay,” said Bay FC Head Coach Emma Coates. “She’s someone I have worked with before, so I know exactly what she brings. Anouk is the type of person and player we want at this club. She is professional, hardworking, and driven. She brings valuable experience at the top level from her time in the WSL, and what’s exciting is that there’s still room for her to grow. She also adds quality, depth and versatility to our back line with her ability to play on both the right and the left. I’m excited for the fans to see her in action.
