Mar 21, 2026; Harrison, New Jersey, USA; Gotham FC midfielder Jaelin Howell (7) controls the ball during the first half against the North Carolina Courage at Sports Illustrated Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Smith-Imagn Images Gotham FC signed midfielder Jaelin Howell to a contract extension through the 2028 NWSL season on Thursday.
Howell, 26, is in her second season with the club. She tallied four goals and an assist in 25 starts last season for the league champions.
“Jaelin has been a key contributor since she joined our club, and she’s an important presence in our midfield,” general manager Yael Averbuch West said. “Her leadership, work rate and ability to impact both sides of the ball make her a valuable part of our team, and we’re excited to have her continue with us.”
Howell played 2,246 minutes in 2025, the second-most in franchise history for a single season.
“I’m really excited to continue with Gotham FC and keep building on what we’ve created here,” Howell said. “This is a special group, and I’m grateful to be part of a team that pushes each other every day to be better.”
A two-time national player of the year at Florida State, Howell played for Racing Louisville (2022-24) and the Seattle Reign (2024) before joining Gotham in a December 2024 trade.
–Field Level Media
Mar 21, 2026; Harrison, New Jersey, USA; Gotham FC midfielder Jaelin Howell (7) controls the ball during the first half against the North Carolina Courage at Sports Illustrated Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Smith-Imagn Images Gotham FC signed midfielder Jaelin Howell to a contract extension through the 2028 NWSL season on Thursday.
Howell, 26, is in her second season with the club. She tallied four goals and an assist in 25 starts last season for the league champions.
“Jaelin has been a key contributor since she joined our club, and she’s an important presence in our midfield,” general manager Yael Averbuch West said. “Her leadership, work rate and ability to impact both sides of the ball make her a valuable part of our team, and we’re excited to have her continue with us.”
Howell played 2,246 minutes in 2025, the second-most in franchise history for a single season.
“I’m really excited to continue with Gotham FC and keep building on what we’ve created here,” Howell said. “This is a special group, and I’m grateful to be part of a team that pushes each other every day to be better.”
A two-time national player of the year at Florida State, Howell played for Racing Louisville (2022-24) and the Seattle Reign (2024) before joining Gotham in a December 2024 trade.
–Field Level Media
