It has been less than a month since NJ/NY Gotham FC won their second NWSL Championship, but the team is beginning to build for the 2026 campaign. After announcing their roster decisions, the Bats officially have their first signing. The club has signed Talia Sommer from Butler University to a one-year contract. As of today, there are no options for future years.
Per Gotham, Sommer had a great collegiate career, "where she finished tied for fifth in program history in assists (24) and seventh in goals (28). She ranks among the top 10 in several single-season categories, including goals (11) and assists (7), marks she achieved in multiple campaigns.