Gary Gibson
Producer, editor, host
Last update: 01/10/2024
UCLA Keeper Ryan Campbell signed through 2025
Important offseason dates:
Fri. Dec 28 - Transaction moratorium ends; Trade Window opens
Tues. Jan 14 - Final day to trade players before updated CBA parameters
Recent Roster Moves
Incoming:
FWD: McKenna “Mak” Whitham through 2028 via the NWSL’s U-18 Entry Mechanism. The guaranteed contract will be effective beginning January 1, 2025.
DEF: Mandy Freeman re-signed until 2026
MID: Jaelin Howell plus $70,000 in allocation money and a 2025 international roster spot.
FWD: Sarah Schupansky from the University of Pittsburgh to a multi-year contract through 2026, with a team option for 2027.
MID: Stella Nyamekye from Dreamz Ladies FC of the Ghana Women’s Premier League, in exchange for an undisclosed transfer fee. Nyamekye signed a 3 year contract through 2027, with a mutual option for 2028.
MID Gabi Portilho from Corinthians on a free transfer until 26 with option for 27
FWD Jessica Silva extended until June 2025
GK Shelby Hogan 27
DEF Lilly Reale 27
FWD Khyah Harper 25
GK Ryan Campbell 25
Outgoing:
MID Delanie Sheehan (Houston)
MID Maitane Lopez (Chicago)
DEF Sam Hiatt (Portland)
DEF Kelley O'hara (Retirement)
MID Sinead Farrelly (Retirement)
FWD Lynn Williams (Seattle)
GK Cassie Miller (Seattle)
MID Yazmeen Ryan (Houston)
MID McCall Zerboni
Roster Rumors
Midge Purce is said to be in negotiations with club.
Players on loan:
N/A
Players Currently out of contract. Unsigned:
Midge Purce
Michele Betos
Svava Guðmundsdóttir
Preseason Non Rostered Invitees:
Incoming loan:
National team replacement players:
Players under contract (end of current contract)
Current Roster Size: 25 of 26
GK: 4
Abby Smith 25
Ann-Katrin Berger 26
Shelby Hogan 27
Ryan Cambell 25
DEF: 7
Bruninha INTL 25
Tierna Davidson 26
Jenna Nighswonger 25
Jess Carter 26 INTL
Emily Sonnett 26
Mandy Freeman 26
Lilly Reale 27
MID: 6
Nealy Martin 26
Rose Lavelle 26
Taryn Torres 26
Jaelin Howell 25
Stella Nyamekye 27 option for 28
Gabi Portilho 26 option for 27
FWD: 8
Crystal Dunn 26
Esther Gonzalez INTL 25 + mutual option
Ella Stevens 25 + mutual option
Cece Kizer 25
Sarah Schupansky 26, + mutual option for 2027.
Jessica Silva 25 (June 30th)
McKenna “Mak” Whitham 28
Khyah Harper 25
Season Ending Injury:
None
Contract term explainer:
INTL: International player roster spot
SEI: Season ending injury
TERMS:
Free Agent: any player that has a contract expiring is a free agent according to new CBA
Option year: When contract is expired, team which contract is held with can choose to extend that contract an additional season. New contracts post CBA are now mutual options where player has also a say in the extension.
Analysis:
12/20/24: getting Mandy Freeman re-signed is a big deal. A mainstay at Gotham who is versatile and gives this club a ton of options.
The prospect of Howell joining Gotham is pretty exciting. With the loss of Sheehan, there was a big hole in the center of the park. Jaelin is a national team level player who can be a great box to box player along side Martin who can free up Lavelle and be a scoring threat herself.
Gaining an international spot is intriguing. Last season it seemed Gotham traded those away. Here is to hoping Gotham has plans to use it.
Gotham had Crystal Dunn on personal leave for the last half of the season. Whether she is good to go or is staying at Gotham remains to be seen That leaves Gotham thin with attackers. Moves have to be made.
Gotham now has a keeper spot open for Betos, Should she slated to return.
12/24
Stella is a rising talent and considered a prodigy. Gotham secures a player that you can build around.
12/26
Ryan leaves a big hole in the attack, but record breaking fee should give the club flexibility to resign Midge and other attackers. 7 roster spots open. Gotham can make some moves and had the flexibility to do so with the influx in cash.
12/28
3 years ago. Maybe even 2. Would a FIFA best 11 player be coming to Gotham?! This is a huge deal for the league and Gotham keeps raising the bar. What's interesting is the players Gotham are bringing in do not fit a specific position. Gabi can play in midfield, out right (similar to Ryan), or as a striker. How Gotham lines up in 2025 is a complete mystery. Another season of "how do you get all these players on the field at the same time?". Gotham is a destination team. It's solidified.
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