Gotham FC Adds Ten Players for Preseason Training

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HARRISON, NJ – 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

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