A New Home for Gotham FC
Gotham FC, the National Women’s Soccer League champions, announced that they will relocate to Queens in 2028, making the borough the new base for the league’s most successful franchise.
The club will play its home matches at Etihad Park, a state‑of‑the‑art soccer‑specific venue that is slated to open ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games.
Etihad Park: More Than a Stadium
Etihad Park will accommodate 25,000 supporters, becoming the first dedicated soccer stadium in New York City, and will also serve as the home ground for New York City FC.
In addition to club matches, the stadium is designed to host international fixtures, including several games of the 2028 Olympics, positioning the venue as a focal point for global soccer.
Community Impact and Vision
Gotham FC currently operates out of Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey, and is also building a women‑specific training facility slated for summer 2027 completion.
Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani praised the move, saying it will give young girls across the city the chance to watch world‑class women’s soccer in their own neighborhoods.
Governor Kathy Hochul echoed the sentiment, highlighting the economic and cultural benefits of bringing top‑level sport to Queens.
The relocation also aligns with the broader growth of the NWSL, which has expanded its footprint across the United States, with clubs now competing in major markets from coast to coast.
New York City FC, which presently shares Yankee Stadium with the baseball Yankees, will find a permanent soccer home at Etihad Park, completing a long‑awaited dedicated venue for the franchise.