Midfielder Sofia Cook signs contract extension with NJ/NY Gotham FC through 2028

The 21-year-old has made 10 appearances for the NWSL Championship-winning club since signing in 2025.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Gotham FC midfielder Sofia Cook has extended her contract with the club through 2028, the team announced on Monday. The 21-year-old signed with Gotham in 2025 after playing at UCLA and has made 10 appearances for the NWSL Championship-winning club so far.

Why it matters

Cook is a promising young talent who has already made an impact in her first year with Gotham FC, one of the top teams in the NWSL. Locking her down long-term is a key move for the club as they look to build on their recent championship success.

The details

In her first season with Gotham in 2025, Cook played 168 minutes in the regular season and started all four of the team's group stage matches in the 2025-26 Concacaf W Champions Cup, where they advanced to the knockout round. She also started and played 90 minutes in Gotham's third-place match at the FIFA Women's Champions Cup in London.

  • Cook signed with Gotham FC in 2025 after playing at UCLA.
  • In the 2025 NWSL regular season, Cook played 168 minutes for Gotham.
  • Cook started all four of Gotham's group stage matches in the 2025-26 Concacaf W Champions Cup.
  • Cook started and played 90 minutes in Gotham's third-place match at the 2025 FIFA Women's Champions Cup in London.

The players

Sofia Cook

A 21-year-old midfielder who signed with Gotham FC in 2025 after playing at UCLA.

Yael Averbuch West

The general manager and head of soccer operations for Gotham FC.

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What they’re saying

“I'm grateful to have started my professional career at Gotham and excited for the opportunity to keep developing here. I've learned so much in my first year and can't wait to keep playing with my amazing teammates and our awesome fans.”

— Sofia Cook, Gotham FC Midfielder

“Sofia is a talented player with a very bright future ahead. We're excited to continue supporting her development and believe this is an environment where she can really thrive.”

— Yael Averbuch West, General Manager and Head of Soccer Operations, Gotham FC

What’s next

Gotham FC will play preseason matches against Racing Louisville on February 24 and Orlando Pride on March 1 in Florida, before starting the regular season on March 14 with an away match against Boston Legacy FC.

The takeaway

Gotham FC's long-term investment in young talent like Sofia Cook demonstrates the club's commitment to building a sustainable championship-caliber team for years to come, even as they continue to compete at the highest levels of women's professional soccer.