HARRISON, NJ (February 13, 2024) – NJ/NY Gotham FC today announced ten non-rostered invitees will be joining the club for preseason training at IMG Academy beginning Tuesday, Feb. 13.

Gotham FC has added goalkeeper Kailey Carlen; defenders Caitlin Cosme, Waniya Hudson; midfielders Ella Martinez, Jessica Mazo, Heather O’Reilly, Mackenzie Pluck, Darya Rajaee; forwards Nia Christopher, McKenna Whitham.

The following is Gotham FC’s updated preseason roster:

2024 Gotham FC Preseason Roster (38 Total Players)

Goalkeepers (5): Michelle Betos, Kailey Carlen (U18, NRI), Meagan McClelland (NRI), Cassie Miller, Abby Smith

Defenders (12): Maycee Bell (DRAFT), Bruninha (INTL), Caitlin Cosme (NRI), Tierna Davidson, Kristen Edmonds, Mandy Freeman, Sam Hiatt, Waniya Hudson (NRI), Maitane (INTL), Jenna Nighswonger, Kelley O’Hara, Taryn Torres

Midfielders (12): Sinead Farrelly, Rose Lavelle, Nealy Martin, Ella Martinez (U18, NRI), Jessica Mazo (NRI), Heather O’Reilly (NRI), Mackenzie Pluck (NRI), Darya Rajaee (NRI), Yazmeen Ryan, Delanie Sheehan, Emily Sonnett, McCall Zerboni

Forwards (9): Nia Christopher (NRI), Crystal Dunn, Esther (INTL), Midge Purce, Taylor Smith, Katie Stengel, Ella Stevens, McKenna Whitham (U18, NRI), Lynn Williams

Key:

NRI: Non-Roster Invitee; INTL: International Player; DRAFT: 2024 NWSL Draft Pick; U18: Under 18

Reigning NWSL Champions NJ/NY Gotham FC will return to action for the first time this year, with the stars of the 2023 title run joined by new high-profile signings for the single-match 2024 NWSL Challenge Cup against San Diego Wave FC on March 15 at Red Bull Arena. Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster.com.

Season Ticket Memberships and single game tickets are available now at GothamFC.com. Season Ticket Members receive exclusive first access to the best seats at the best prices all season long.

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