
Gotham FC stars Rose Lavelle and Ann-Katrin Berger have been recognized among the nominees for two of soccer’s most prestigious individual awards ahead of the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony.

Gotham FC midfielder Rose Lavelle remains in concussion protocol, with head coach Juan Carlos Amorós stating that the USWNT star is recovering well.

Tierna Davidson and Ann-Katrin Berger were recognized among the NWSL’s Best XI in August after anchoring a Gotham FC defense that recorded a league-best three shutouts.

Juan Carlos Amorós is expected to return to Gotham FC Tuesday after a five-week parental leave, with Shaun Harris and the club’s technical staff helping keep the Bats atop the NWSL standings during his absence.

Gotham FC will be without Rose Lavelle for Friday’s meeting with Portland Thorns FC as the midfielder remains in concussion protocol. The Bats will, however, have Denise O’Sullivan available for selection, according to acting head coach Shaun Harris.

Gotham FC midfielder Rose Lavelle exited Sunday’s match against Angel City FC after landing on the back of her head and was substituted under concussion protocol.

Gotham FC have traded midfielder Sarah Schupansky to Boston Legacy FC in exchange for $50,000 in allocation money and $30,000 in intraleague transfer fee funds.

Gotham FC has swooped in to sign free agent midfielder Tess Boade one day after the 27-year-old agreed to a mutual contract termination with Bay FC.

South Ward Central has learned that Gotham FC midfielder Denise O’Sullivan has avoided a season-ending knee injury, but the Irish international remains sidelined on a week-to-week basis.

Gotham FC has signed veteran midfielder Meredith Speck for the remainder of the 2026 season and placed defender Emily Sonnett on the season-ending injury list.