Khyah Harper Joins Houston Dash After Stellar Run with Gotham FC
Khyah Harper transitions from Gotham FC to the Houston Dash, reflecting on championship triumphs and looking ahead to new challenges.
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Khyah Harper transitions from Gotham FC to the Houston Dash, reflecting on championship triumphs and looking ahead to new challenges.
Gotham FC announced the mutual termination of forward Esther Gonzalez’s contract, allowing the Spanish star to step away from professional soccer as she returns to personal matters in Spain. Her achievements include a record 33 goals, multiple championships, and a distinguished international career.

Esther González and Gotham FC have mutually terminated her contract, allowing the Spanish forward to turn her attention to personal matters in her home country after a decorated tenure.

After mutually agreeing to terminate her contract, Gotham FC’s all‑time leading scorer Esther González will step away from professional soccer to be with her growing family, ending a three‑year stint that delivered two championships and a legacy of 33 goals.

After four seasons that produced 30 goals in 64 appearances and a championship‑winning strike, forward Esther González is leaving NJ/NY Gotham FC to return to her native Spain. Her departure marks the end of a pivotal era for the team.

Gotham FC and forward Esther González have mutually terminated their contract as she steps away from soccer to attend to personal matters in Spain. González leaves as the club's all-time leading scorer with 33 goals and multiple championships. Both the club and González expressed gratitude and fond memories of their time together.

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.

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’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.

Gotham FC will relocate to a state‑of‑the‑art arena in Queens next year, cementing its bond with New York City and setting the stage for a new chapter of growth.
After ten years and two championship‑winning goals, forward Katie Lampson announces her retirement, thanking the sport for its gifts of travel, friendship and growth, while Gotham FC president Yael Averbuch West hails her indelible mark on the club.

Katie Lampson, a professional soccer player with a 13‑year international career, announced her retirement on June 30, closing a chapter that included championships, collegiate stardom and a lifelong love of the game.

After a ten‑year professional run that spanned five countries and multiple championships, Katie Lampson confirmed her retirement, leaving behind a legacy of clutch goals and sustained excellence.

After ten years and stints across five countries, forward Katie Lampson hangs up her boots, citing gratitude for the sport that shaped her life and career.

Australian forward Sam Kerr has inked a long‑term deal with Gotham FC, the reigning NWSL champions, after a decorated spell at Chelsea and a prior stint in New York.

Australian striker Sam Kerr has signed with Gotham FC, the reigning NWSL champion, after a decorated spell at Chelsea, bringing her record‑breaking goal tally and global appeal back to the city where her professional journey began.

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

Gotham FC announced the acquisition of Australian forward Sam Kerr on a contract through 2030, reigniting hopes for a championship run and unveiling a fan‑focused ticket offer.

Gotham FC plans a $35 million training complex in New Jersey, part of a broader trend of women's sports teams investing in purpose‑built facilities.

Gotham FC’s ambitious Pro Player Pathway introduces a fully funded residency program, a future U23 side and a statewide alliance to accelerate talent identification and career growth in women's 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 fell 2‑1 to Brazil in front of a sold‑out crowd, with Sophia Wilson’s first post‑motherhood goal and Dudinha’s versatile display providing key takeaways.

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.