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A major step forward for Gotham FC. The club has announced plans for its first dedicated training facility in club history, transforming the former Red Bull New York Whippany, N.J., training center into a state-of-the-art complex for players and staff. The 27,000-square-foot campus will feature two FIFA-certified fields, recovery spaces, a 3,000-square-foot performance gym and more, with completion targeted for summer 2027. Full story ⬇️ https://southwardcentral.com/gotham-fc/club-announces-first-dedicated-training-facility/ #GothamFC 🦇 #NWSL #NWSLNews #WoSo ⚽

A major step forward for Gotham FC.

The club has announced plans for its first dedicated training facility in club history, transforming the former Red Bull New York Whippany, N.J., training center into a state-of-the-art complex for players and staff.

The 27,000-square-foot campus will feature two FIFA-certified fields, recovery spaces, a 3,000-square-foot performance gym and more, with completion targeted for summer 2027.

Full story ⬇️

https://southwardcentral.com/gotham-fc/club-announces-first-dedicated-training-facility/

#GothamFC 🦇 #NWSL #NWSLNews #WoSo ⚽

“We see them first as a person and then as a player.”

Juan Carlos Amorós on how Gotham FC builds trust, culture and performance.

Full exclusive interview ⬇️

https://southwardcentral.com/gotham-fc/juan-carlos-amoros-coaching-philosophy-winning-culture/

#GothamFC 🦇 #NWSL 🏆🏆 #JuanCarlosAmoros 🇪🇸 🧠 #WoSo ⚽

Ronald Donkor has signed a contract extension through the 2029-30 season, and he'll continue to be key to RBNY plans. Full story ⬇️ https://southwardcentral.com/red-bull-new-york/ronald-donkor-contract-extension/ #RBNY 🐂 #Donkor 🇬🇭 #RedBulls #MLS ⚽ #MLSNews

Ronald Donkor has signed a contract extension through the 2029-30 season, and he’ll continue to be key to RBNY plans.

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https://southwardcentral.com/red-bull-new-york/ronald-donkor-contract-extension/

#RBNY 🐂 #Donkor 🇬🇭 #RedBulls #MLS ⚽ #MLSNews

Defender Mandy Freeman reflects on a decade at Gotham FC and she admitted that she got a little emotional during last night’s video tribute.

@mandyfree_ : “I’m not a crier, but it definitely did bring some tears to my eyes.”

Full story: https://southwardcentral.com/gotham-fc/mandy-freeman-10-years-legacy/

#GothamFC 🦇 #NWSL #MandyFreeman #WoSo ⚽

"Rose gives 300 percent in absolutely every action." Juan Carlos Amorós was delighted to welcome Rose Lavelle back from injury as the Gotham FC midfielder returned to action in a typically impressive showing against the Houston Dash on Sunday. Story link ⬇️ https://southwardcentral.com/gotham-fc/rose-lavelle-return-injury-houston-dash/ #GothamFC 🦇 #RoseLavelle 🌹 #NWSL #NWSLNews #WoSo ⚽

“Rose gives 300 percent in absolutely every action.”

Juan Carlos Amorós was delighted to welcome Rose Lavelle back from injury as the Gotham FC midfielder returned to action in a typically impressive showing against the Houston Dash on Sunday.

Story link ⬇️

https://southwardcentral.com/gotham-fc/rose-lavelle-return-injury-houston-dash/

#GothamFC 🦇 #RoseLavelle 🌹 #NWSL #NWSLNews #WoSo ⚽

Gotham FC – Houston Dash halftime mini report. ⚽🏟️☀️

Gotham FC starting XI vs. Houston Dash: GK: Hogan RB: Purce CB: Carter CB: Davidson LB: Reiten CDM: Howell CDM: McCaskill RW: Dudley CAM: Schupansky LW: Shaw ST: Esther Subs: Wy, Reale, Sonnett, Sommer, Lavelle, Cook, Kitahata, Lampson, Harper #GothamFC 🦇 #NWSL #WoSo ⚽

Gotham FC starting XI vs. Houston Dash:

GK: Hogan

RB: Purce CB: Carter CB: Davidson LB: Reiten

CDM: Howell CDM: McCaskill

RW: Dudley CAM: Schupansky LW: Shaw

ST: Esther

Subs: Wy, Reale, Sonnett, Sommer, Lavelle, Cook, Kitahata, Lampson, Harper

#GothamFC 🦇 #NWSL #WoSo ⚽

Juan Carlos Amorós and Andrea Kitahata pay tribute to veteran leader Mandy Freeman ahead of Sunday’s post-match ceremony honoring her 10 years at Gotham FC.

(Video courtesy of Gotham FC)

Full story: https://southwardcentral.com/gotham-fc/mandy-freeman-10-years-legacy/

#GothamFC 🦇 #NWSL #MandyFreeman #WoSo ⚽