A 14-Year-Old Just Became Youngest Player in NWSL History

Gotham FC forward Mak Whitham, 14, becomes youngest player in NWSL history
A couple of readying bounces, some instruction from Gotham FC head coach Juan Carlos Amorós followed by an encouraging handshake and smile. Those were the moments late Saturday night before forward Mak Whitham,
NJ/NY Gotham's McKenna Whitham, 14, becomes NWSL's youngest player
McKenna Whitham, 14, became the youngest-ever footballer to play in the NWSL after coming off the bench in NJ/NY Gotham FC's season opener against Seattle Reign.
A 14-Year-Old Just Became the Youngest Player in NWSL History
Fourteen-year-old Mak Whitman became the youngest player in National Women's Soccer League history when she took the field for Gotham FC versus the Seattle Reign on Friday night. She debuted as a substitute in the third minute of second half stoppage.
Who Is Mak Witham? Know All About History-Making NWSL Youngster’s Debut for Gotham FC
Witham made her pro debut for Gothma FC in the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup on July 28, 2024. She turned 14 just a day earlier. “This is a great step in her journey as a professional athlete,” Gotham FC said in a statement to GMA.
Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy sends 4-word reaction as Mak Whitham makes NWSL history
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy had words of encouragement for Mak Whitham after Whitham became the youngest player in NWSL history.
At 14 years old, NWSL’s youngest player living ‘dream come true’
Mak Whitham made history Saturday night as the youngest player to appear in a NWSL regular-season match. The 14-year-old forward entered as a stoppage-time substitute for NJ/NY Gotham FC during a 1-1 draw against Seattle Reign at Lumen Field.
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