Moultrie, at just 18 years old, is already in her fourth NWSL season with the Portland Thorns. Her lawsuit against the NWSL in 2021 challenged the league's age restrictions and set off a chain reaction that has led to a youth movement across the league.
Following her legal victory, the NWSL revised its rules to allow teams to sign players under 18, leading to a wave of young stars making their mark in the league. Players like Jaedyn Shaw, Claire Hutton, and Alyssa Thompson have all made significant impacts at a young age, with Shaw even setting records for the U.S. women's national team.
