NWSL
NJ/NY Gotham FC Roster
An updated look at the NJ/NY Gotham FC rosters, including roster status, contract type and options.
NOTICE: The NWSL agrees that a Player’s salary shall not be disclosed to third parties by the NWSL or its Teams without the prior, written consent of the NWSLPA.
2025 Active Roster
Player Option
Club Option
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NWSL Team Rights
| Player (24) | Pos | Exp | Country | Contract Type | Contract AAV | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
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| Bruninha | D | 3 | BRA (INT) | EXT | - |
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| Berger Ann-Katrin Berger | GK | 1 | DEU (INT) | FA | - |
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| Campbell Ryan Campbell | GK | 0 | free-agent-rookie | - |
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| Carter Jess Carter | D | 1 | ENG | TFR&EXT | - |
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| Davidson Tierna Davidson | D | 6 | USA | FA | - |
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| Dunn Crystal Dunn | F | 10 | USA | FA | - |
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| Freeman Mandy Freeman | D | 8 | USA | FA | - |
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| González Esther González | F | 2 | ESP (INT) | FA | - |
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| Harper Khyah Harper | F | 0 | USA | free-agent-rookie | - |
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| Hogan Shelby Hogan | GK | 4 | USA | EXT | - |
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| Howell Jaelin Howell | M | 3 | USA | EXT | - |
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| Kizer CeCe Kizer | F | 6 | USA | FA | - |
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| Lavelle Rose Lavelle | M | 8 | USA | FA | - |
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| Martin Nealy Martin | M | 4 | USA | EXT | - |
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| Nighswonger Jenna Nighswonger | D | 2 | USA | RK | - |
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| Nyamekye Stella Nyamekye | M | 0 | GHA (INT) | TFR&EXT | - |
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| Portilho Gabi Portilho | F | 0 | BRA (INT) | TFR&EXT | - |
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| Reale Lilly Reale | D | 0 | USA | free-agent-rookie | - |
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| Schupansky Sarah Schupansky | F | 0 | USA | free-agent-rookie | - |
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| Silva Jéssica Silva | F | 2 | PRT (INT) | FA | - |
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| Sonnett Emily Sonnett | M | 9 | USA | FA | - |
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| Stevens Ella Stevens | F | 5 | USA | FA | - |
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| Torres Taryn Torres | D | 3 | USA | EXT | - |
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| Whitham McKenna Whitham | F | 1 | USA | U18 | - |
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2025 International Roster Spots
Any Player who is not a Domestic Player shall count as an International Player, meaning any player not holding U.S. citizenship or green card. Any international player will occupy an international spot with the exception of the eight grandfathered in Canadian Allocated players.
International Roster spots may be traded for the current League Season plus three additional League Seasons.
| Player (6) | Pos | Exp | Country | Contract Type | Contract AAV | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | ||
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| 1. Bruninha | D | 3 | BRA | Extension | - |
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| Berger 2. Ann-Katrin Berger | GK | 1 | DEU | Free Agent | - |
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| González 3. Esther González | F | 2 | ESP | Free Agent | - |
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| Nyamekye 4. Stella Nyamekye | M | 0 | GHA | Transfer-and-Extend | - |
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| Portilho 5. Gabi Portilho | F | 0 | BRA | Transfer-and-Extend | - |
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| Silva 6. Jéssica Silva | F | 2 | PRT | Free Agent | - |
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2025 Cap/Salary Information
| Cap Type | Total |
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| 2025 NWSL Salary Cap Max | $3,300,000 |
| 2025 Unallocated Maximum Salary | |
| 2025 Unallocated Minimum Salary | $39,370 |
| 2025 Allocation Money Limit | $500,000 |
| 2022-2026 CBA | View |
2025 Key Dates
| Type | Dates |
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| Primary Transfer Window | Jan 28 - Mar 24, 2025 |
| Roster Compliance/22-26 Player Final Roster | Jan 28 - Mar 24, 2025 |
| 2026 Free Agency Begins | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Secondary Transfer Window | Jul 1 - Aug 25, 2025 |
| Roster Freeze | Oct 9, 2025 |
| Transaction Moratorium | Dec 23 (6:00p ET) - Dec 29 (9:00a ET), 2025 |
