{
  "id": 10708050,
  "title": "Rose Lavelle signs Gotham FC contract extension through 2029",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/rose-lavelle-signs-gotham-fc-contract-extension-through-2029",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-29T14:16:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/rose-lavelle-signs-gotham-fc-141606515.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rose Lavelle, a veteran midfielder for the U.S. women’s national team, has signed a contract extension with her NWSL club Gotham FC that will keep her with the team through 2029. The 31-year-old, who joined Gotham in 2024, has been a key player in the team's success, scoring 18 goals and providing four assists in 68 matches across all competitions. Lavelle, a 2026 Ballon d’Or nominee, said she is \"incredibly happy\" to extend her time with the club, praising Gotham for its commitment to her growth and success. Gotham FC president Yael Averbuch West expressed her pride in Lavelle's commitment and highlighted her ability to change games, especially in crucial moments. The extension is significant as Gotham prepares to relocate its home matches to Queens in 2028, and Lavelle's stay ensures the team can maintain its strong position in the NWSL standings.",
  "summary": "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…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}