
Gotham FC Eyes Denise O’Sullivan as Salary‑Cap‑Smart Reinforcement
Gotham FC is close to securing midfielder Denise O’Sullivan from Liverpool on a €350,000 loan fee, a move that could reshape the squad ahead of the new NWSL season.
Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Rose Lavelle across Soccer.

Gotham FC is close to securing midfielder Denise O’Sullivan from Liverpool on a €350,000 loan fee, a move that could reshape the squad ahead of the new NWSL season.

Head coach Katie Hultin announces the addition of Eric Rossitch, a coach whose career spans top-tier women's soccer programs and youth development, as the program looks to deepen its community roots and long‑term success.

Gotham FC’s long‑awaited move to Etihad Park in Queens will bring a 25,000‑seat, all‑electric venue to life by 2027, positioning New York City as a global soccer capital and offering fans a $28 season‑ticket deposit option.

Gotham FC will relocate its home matches to Etihad Park in Queens, a new soccer‑specific, all‑electric venue opening in 2027, as part of a broader vision to embed professional soccer at the heart of New York City.
Gotham FC will relocate from New Jersey to Queens in 2028, playing at the upcoming Etihad Park stadium, a venue designed for top‑level soccer and set to feature during the 2028 Summer Olympics.

Gotham FC’s move to Etihad Park marks a pivotal moment for women’s soccer, offering a world‑class venue and reinforcing New York’s ambition to become a global soccer hub.

When free agency opened, the league’s biggest stars moved, a disputed red‑card decision sparked controversy, and historic prize‑money reforms signaled a new era.

San Diego Wave FC, leading the NWSL with 26 points, will host fifth‑placed Gotham FC, who ride a seven‑match unbeaten streak, in a high‑stakes Saturday night showdown.

The NWSL's 2027 free agency period opened on July 1, 2026, unlocking negotiations for players whose contracts expired after the 2026 season, including star midfielders and veterans.

Sam Kerr's move to Gotham FC marks the latest chapter in a career that has redefined women's soccer across leagues and continents.

Under torrential rain at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, Gotham FC edged past the Kansas City Current 2-0, capturing their first trophy of the year and highlighting the growing profile of the Challenge Cup.

While the U.S. men's team opened the 2026 World Cup with a 4‑1 win over Paraguay, the women's side continues to dominate in trophies, cultural impact, and marketability, shaping the future of American soccer.

Gotham FC, the 2025 NWSL champions, is building a 27,000‑square‑foot training complex in Whippany, N.J., featuring three grass fields, a heated pitch and a planned indoor arena, marking a historic shift for the club and women’s soccer.

The U.S. women's national team secured a 1‑0 win over Brazil in Fortaleza, ending a 29‑year winless streak with a dramatic, card‑filled performance.

From player to president, Yael Averbuch West’s ascent at Gotham FC underscores a new era of leadership in women’s soccer, marked by championships, strategic investments and a state‑of‑the‑art training complex.

Mallory Swanson returns to the U.S. Women's National Team after a year away following childbirth, joining a roster that features the dynamic 'Triple Espresso' attack and a mix of seasoned veterans and emerging talent for two crucial friendlies in Brazil.