Gotham FC, the two‑time National Women’s Soccer League champions, announced that they will relocate to a brand‑new soccer‑specific venue called Etihad Park in New York City, slated for completion in 2028.
The stadium, still under construction, will share the facility with Major League Soccer’s NYCFC and sits directly across the street from the New York Mets’ Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens.
Etihad Park: A New Landmark for New York Soccer
City officials say the move is designed to expand attendance, noting that the site will be reachable by public transit for roughly three million residents within a 75‑minute journey.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani praised the development, emphasizing the city’s commitment to world‑class soccer and its broader ambition to host marquee events such as the recent World Cup final.
The announcement follows Gotham FC’s high‑profile signing of Australian striker Sam Kerr, the 2023 Ballon d’Or runner‑up, who is expected to boost the team’s profile and fan engagement.
Beyond club ambitions, New York is expanding its sports portfolio, with ongoing renovations at the U.S. Open tennis complex in Flushing and a state‑led exploration of a joint Lake Placid‑New York City bid for the 2042 Winter Olympics.