HARRISON, NJ (Friday, December 13, 2024) - NJ/NY Gotham FC today announced the launch of Gotham FC Alliance, in which Gotham FC will team up with clubs in the local market and beyond to identify top youth talent and provide development opportunities to create a professional player pathway. 

SJEB FC is proud to announce that we have officially joined the “Gotham FC Alliance, a development program created by NJ/NY Gotham FC, 2023 NWSL Champions. The aim is to establish a Professional Player Pathway accessible to all that delivers the next professional players. The Alliance will provide a clear talent identification process as well as competitive opportunities and coaching education.

Through the Alliance, Gotham FC will provide coaching education and development, as well as player identification opportunities to member clubs, with the goal of creating a clear and structured pathway to professional opportunities with Gotham FC and being at the forefront of women’s soccer. 

“As we take a step in this new chapter of the women's game, it is important for the club to establish a new approach to collaborating with the clubs who are developing youth players,” said Gotham FC General Manager and Head of Soccer Operations Yael Averbuch West. “In addition to identifying talent, we want to take an active role in supporting youth clubs to help their players flourish and achieve their goals.

Gotham FC Alliance will allow us to do this on a grassroots level with existing clubs that have an already impressive development system in place.”