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New York is an artist’s paradise, and for Rose Lavelle, the ball is her paintbrush and the pitch is her canvas.
The Cincinnati native, known for creating magic with the ball at her feet, has made 92 appearances for the U.S. women’s national team scoring 24 goals and notching 21 assists since her debut in 2017 – which was, perhaps serendipitously, at Red Bull Arena in New Jersey, the home of NJ/NY Gotham FC.
“Rose is a really special player, as are a lot of players on our roster, But I think her ability to do the unexpected and to delight her teammates delight the crowd and her effectiveness on the ball is something that would benefit any team,” Gotham general manager Yael Averbuch West told The Equalizer. “There’s a lot she can do for us and we’re hoping that we can do a lot for her as well.”
The decorated midfielder now joins the defending NWSL Champions in the team’s quest for a second title. Lavelle, who became a household name after her…
