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
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NWSL Team Rights
| Player (18) | Pos | Exp | Country | Contract Type | Contract AAV | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
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| Bruninha | D | 2 | BRA (INT) | EXT | - |
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| Berger Ann-Katrin Berger | GK | 0 | DEU | FA | - |
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| Carter Jess Carter | D | 0 | ENG | TFR&EXT | - |
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| Davidson Tierna Davidson | D | 5 | USA | FA | - |
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| Dunn Crystal Dunn | M | 9 | USA | FA | - |
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| González Esther González | F | 1 | ESP (INT) | FA | - |
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| Kizer CeCe Kizer | F | 6 | USA | FA | - |
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| Lavelle Rose Lavelle | M | 7 | USA | FA | - |
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| Martin Nealy Martin | D | 3 | USA | EXT | - |
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| Miller Cassie Miller | GK | 4 | USA | FA | - |
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| Nighswonger Jenna Nighswonger | D | 1 | USA | RK | - |
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| Ryan Yazmeen Ryan | M | 3 | USA | EXT | - |
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| Smith Abby Smith | GK | 8 | USA | FA | - |
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| Sonnett Emily Sonnett | D | 8 | USA | FA | - |
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| Stevens Ella Stevens | F | 4 | USA | FA | - |
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| Torres Taryn Torres | M | 2 | USA | EXT | - |
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| Whitham McKenna Whitham | F | 1 | USA | U18 | - |
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| Williams Lynn Williams | F | 9 | USA | EXT | - |
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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 (2) | Pos | Exp | Country | Contract Type | Contract AAV | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | ||
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| 1. Bruninha | D | 2 | BRA | Extension | - |
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| González 2. Esther González | F | 1 | ESP | 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 26 - Apr 16, 2024 |
| Secondary Transfer Window | Aug 1 - Aug 30, 2024 |
| Last day to waive players prior to roster freeze | Oct 7, 2024 |
| Waiver Wire | Oct 8 - Oct 9, 2024 |
| Roster Freeze | Oct 10, 2024 |
| Free Agent Negotiations Begin | Oct 10, 2024 |
| Waiver Wire (End of Season) | Dec 11 - Dec 12, 2024 |
| Trade Window | Dec 13 (9:00a ET) - Dec 19, 2024 |
| Transaction Moratorium | Dec 20 (6:00p ET) - Dec 27 (9:00a ET), 2024 |
| Trade Window Re-Opened | Dec 27, 2024 (9:00a ET) |
| Restricted Free Agent Offer Deadline | Dec 31, 2024 |
