United States women’s national team head coach Emma Hayes praised the clinical edge possessed by Gotham FC forward Jaedyn Shaw during Wednesday’s media availability.
“If you were actually to analyse Jaedyn Shaw’s goal threat in general, if you did a thread on that, you’d see how exceptional she really is,” Hayes said. “I always think, given a chance, she will put the ball in the back of the net.”
Shaw Has Enjoyed Clinical Start to 2026 NWSL Season
Through seven NWSL matches this season, Shaw has scored four goals and recorded one assist. The 21-year-old has eight shots on target and 15 total scoring attempts.
Gotham FC head coach Juan Carlos Amorós described Shaw’s knack for getting into dangerous areas and delivering under pressure.
“Jaedyn is first and foremost a very important person in the locker room,” Amorós said earlier this month. “She’s incredibly mature for a 21-year-old and very demanding of herself. She sees the game in a special way and has technical qualities under pressure that are unique.
“Being in the right place at the right time is invaluable, and she does that consistently. She keeps growing and has so much potential. There are still many things we can help her improve, and the great thing is that she wants to improve.”
Shaw Looks To Continue Strong Form in USWNT-Brazil Friendlies
Shaw was one of five Gotham players called into the USWNT’s 26-player training camp roster ahead of two friendly matches away to Brazil, along with Tierna Davidson, Lilly Reale, Emily Sonnett and Rose Lavelle.
The USWNT will first face Brazil at Neo Química Arena in São Paulo on June 6,followed by a rematch at Arena Castelão in Fortaleza on June 9.
Shaw has scored 10 goals through 36 national team appearances.
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