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When pouring over the current NJ/NY Gotham roster, you won’t be left wanting for big names.
In goal, there is Ann-Katrin Berger, Germany’s current No.1. Protecting her is a back line populated by former Chelsea teammate, Jess Carter, and a host of American internationals: Tierna Davidson, Emily Sonnett, Jenna Nighswonger. Into the midfield, you will come across Rose Lavelle and Crystal Dunn, who are World Cup winners and Olympic gold medalists. Up front, all-time National Women’s Soccer League top-scorer Lynn Williams is joined by esteemed Spanish poacher Esther Gonzalez.
It’s an all-star cast, one that drew preseason attention as a possible “super team.” The talented roster a clear indication of how far Gotham as a club has come in the last few years and a reasonable answer to anyone questioning how they established themselves as one of the NWSL’s best teams.
But the foundations of Gotham’s success go deeper, and extend further back in time. Gotham sits third in the table with…
