Gotham FC, a prominent team in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), has made headlines by signing 13-year-old forward McKenna “Mak” Whitham to a three-year contract. This move makes Whitham the youngest player ever to sign with an NWSL team.
The contract, effective from January 1, 2025, includes a National Team Replacement contract, allowing Whitham to be eligible for selection in upcoming matches during international windows. Whitham, who will turn 14 on July 2, impressed Gotham FC during the 2024 pre-season as a non-roster invitee and notably scored the game-winning goal in a match against Deportivo Cali.
