Rose Lavelle extends contract with Gotham FC through 2029
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 2:16 PM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
Gotham FC confirmed that midfielder Rose Lavelle has signed a contract extension that will keep her at the NWSL club through 2029. Lavelle's previous contract was set to expire at the end of this season. She expressed her happiness about continuing with Gotham and highlighted the successes already achieved by the team since her arrival in 2024. Lavelle has been a pivotal player for Gotham, including scoring the championship-winning goal in last year's NWSL Championship. Gotham currently leads the NWSL standings and has clinched a postseason spot, with four games remaining in the regular season.
- •Lavelle's contract extension keeps her at Gotham FC through 2029.
- •She has scored four goals and two assists in the current season.
- •Gotham FC is currently first in the NWSL standings.
- •The team has clinched a playoff spot with four games left.
- •Lavelle is a 2026 Ballon d'Or nominee.
- 2:16 PMYahoo Sports — Rose Lavelle signs Gotham FC contract extension through 2029
- 2:15 PMCBS Sports — USWNT's Rose Lavelle agrees to contract extension with Gotham FC through 2029
"Gotham FC midfielder Rose Lavelle has signed a contract extension that will keep the U.S. women’s national team veteran at her NWSL club through 2029, Gotham confirmed on Tuesday. The Athletic previously reported at the start of this month that the 31-year-old had signed the three-year extension as her contract neared its expiration at the end of this year. ESPN was first to report the deal. “I’m incredibly happy to extend my time with Gotham FC,” Lavelle said in a club statement. “From the mome
"Lavelle, who scored the lone goal in last year's NWSL Championship, initially joined Gotham ahead of the 2024 season alongside a group of other national team stars
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 29, 2026, 2:16 PMRose Lavelle signs Gotham FC contract extension through 2029
Gotham FC midfielder Rose Lavelle has signed a contract extension that will keep the U.S. women’s national team veteran at her NWSL club through 2029, Gotham confirmed on Tuesday. The Athletic previously reported at the start of this month that the 31-year-old had signed the three-year extension as her contract neared its expiration at the end of this year. ESPN was first to report the deal. “I’m incredibly happy to extend my time with Gotham FC,” Lavelle said in a club statement. “From the mome
- CBS SportsSep 29, 2026, 2:15 PMUSWNT's Rose Lavelle agrees to contract extension with Gotham FC through 2029
Lavelle, who scored the lone goal in last year's NWSL Championship, initially joined Gotham ahead of the 2024 season alongside a group of other national team stars
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