Denver Summit FC Sign Defender Eva Gaetino from Paris Saint-Germain

The 23-year-old U.S. international joins the NWSL expansion club on a long-term contract.

Feb. 1, 2026 at 4:55pm

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Expansion Denver Summit FC have signed defender Eva Gaetino from Paris Saint-Germain of France's Premiere League. Gaetino, a 23-year-old U.S. international, is under contract with the Summit through the 2028 season. She previously played at Notre Dame, where she was a two-time first-team All-American and Atlantic Coast Conference Defensive Player of the Year.

Why it matters

Gaetino's signing is a major coup for the new NWSL expansion club Denver Summit FC as they build their roster ahead of their inaugural season. The young U.S. national team player brings valuable experience at the highest levels of club and international soccer.

The details

After signing with Paris Saint-Germain in 2024, Gaetino scored in the UEFA Women's Champions League quarterfinals and won the Coupe de France Feminine with the club. In college at Notre Dame from 2020-23, she appeared in 76 matches (75 starts) and twice was a first-team All-American as well as a back-to-back winner of the Atlantic Coast Conference Defensive Player of the Year award.

  • Gaetino signed with Denver Summit FC on February 1, 2026.
  • She is under contract with the club through the 2028 season.

The players

Eva Gaetino

A 23-year-old defender who has played for the U.S. women's national team and previously competed for Paris Saint-Germain and Notre Dame.

Curt Johnson

The general manager of Denver Summit FC.

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What they’re saying

“Joining Denver Summit FC is an exciting next step for me. This club is building something special, and I'm honored to be part of it from the beginning. I'm looking forward to bringing my experience, competing at the highest level in the NWSL, and helping set the standard for this team.”

— Eva Gaetino

“Eva is a special talent who has competed at the highest levels of the game at a young age. Her experience in the Champions League, her success at Notre Dame, and her continued growth as a player make her an outstanding addition to our roster as we build toward our inaugural season.”

— Curt Johnson, General Manager, Denver Summit FC

The takeaway

Denver Summit FC have made a significant investment in their future by signing one of the top young defenders in the world in Eva Gaetino. Her experience at the highest levels of club and international soccer will be invaluable as the expansion club builds towards their inaugural NWSL season.