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NJ/NY Gotham FC has signed Brazilian international Gabi Portilho on a free transfer from Corinthians. The forward is under contract through 2026, with an option for 2027.
Portilho, 29, was recently a nominee for the 2024 Ballon d’Or and played a significant role in Brazil’s run to an Olympic silver medal in August. She scored the game-winning goal against France in the quarterfinals, and tallied a goal and an assist in a 4-2 win over World Cup champions Spain in the semifinal. Portilho has 26 caps for Brazil.
“I am very happy, motivated, and grateful for this opportunity,” Portilho said in a statement. “God could not have put me in a better place. Gotham FC is a great club I will always do my best to help the team achieve many victories and win many titles.”
The announcement of Portilho’s arrival at the 2023 NWSL championship-winning club comes only days after the blockbuster departure of versatile attacker Yazmeen Ryan, who was traded to the Houston Dash for a record $400,000…
