With their NWSL title protection beginning in a matter of days, Gotham FC proceed to tweak the roster.
Gotham traded ahead Gabi Portilho to the San Diego Wave for $175,000 in intraleague switch funds, the staff introduced Monday.
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Portilho joined the membership forward of the 2025 season.
She recorded three targets and three assists in 17 NWSL regular-season appearances, and began within the quarterfinals and semifinals as Gotham went on a magical run to a different NWSL championship.
Gabi Portilho passes the ball throughout a Gotham FC sport on Aug. 17, 2025. Corey Sipkin for the NY Put up
The 30-year-old Brazilian worldwide additionally helped Gotham win the 2025 Concacaf W Champions Cup.
“Gabi has been an necessary a part of our membership’s success since she joined us, and we’re grateful for all the pieces she delivered to Gotham FC,” normal supervisor Yael Averbuch West stated in an announcement. “We want her all the most effective as she strikes ahead in her profession.”
Gotham now has seven gamers listed on the roster on the ahead spot, led by main scorer Esther González.
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Katie Stengel final week signed a contract extension that runs by the 2026 season.
Gotham FC’s Gabi Portilho (left) tries to keep away from the deal with from Orlando’s Kerry Abello throughout an NWSL sport on March 23, 2025. Noah Ok. Murray for the NY Put up
Gotham additionally carry again veteran Midge Purce, plus second-year execs Khyah Harper and the 15-year-old Mak Whitham.
And this offseason, they signed rookies Jordynn Dudley (Florida State) and Andrea Kitahata (Stanford) after adorned faculty careers.
Jaedyn Shaw, who scored a objective for america in Sunday’s SheBelieves Cup opener, is listed as a midfielder, however has the flexibility to play in additional superior positions.
Gotham will open the 2026 NWSL season on March 14 at Gillette Stadium towards the enlargement Boston Legacy.