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It’s official: Katie Stengel is again stateside for good becoming a member of NJ/NY Gotham FC on a everlasting deal by way of 2025 from Liverpool for an undisclosed payment. The transfer was introduced Wednesday morning and was first reported by BBC Sport on Tuesday.

“After I got here to Gotham FC, I needed to provide every part I needed to this momentary alternative,” mentioned Stengel. “I really feel extremely lucky to proceed at a membership that’s constructing the inspiration of one thing particular by way of professionalism and an thrilling fashion of play.”

Stengel had initially joined Gotham FC earlier this summer time on a mortgage from Liverpool which was set to run out on September third. Whereas with the Reds final season, Stengel was the highest scorer notching 10 targets in 27 matches.

“Katie is a dynamic attacking participant for us, who can create scoring possibilities for herself and her teammates resulting from her high quality and work ethic,” mentioned Gotham FC Head Coach Juan Carlos Amorós. “She has impressed us from day one and has tailored rather well to our fashion of play. We’re excited that she is going to stay with the membership and assist Gotham FC to continue to grow.”

Stengel supplied a a lot wanted spark to Gotham’s entrance line throughout the World Cup break and shortly grew to become an integral a part of the squad. Throughout all competitions this season, Stengel has scored three targets and appeared in eight video games.

“Katie Stengel has supplied one other key component to our assault, and we’re happy that she is going to proceed to be a powerful contributor to our gifted roster of gamers,” mentioned Basic Supervisor and Head of Soccer Operations Yael Averbuch West.

Gotham FC will face the Washington Spirit at Pink Bull Enviornment on Saturday, September sixteenth.