On Tuesday, NJ/NY Gotham FC announced that midfielder Nealy Martin had been traded to Angel City FC for $85k in transfer funds, granting Martin's request for the move. The 27-year-old midfielder joined the Bats in December of 2022 after being claimed off waivers from Racing Louisville FC.
She had spent two and a half years with Gotham, playing a pivotal role in winning both the 2023 NWSL Championship and 2025 CONCACAF W Champions Cup, starting every game of the 2023 playoffs and playing in both the semifinals and finals in the 2025 Champions Cup.