That does not mean Nighswonger will be contained to one area of the pitch, however. “Jenna is a left-back but can play in other positions as well, and that’s why (we signed her),” Slegers adds.

Nighswonger registered five goals across 29 appearances in all competitions. She made two appearances for the U.S. in 2023 but saw that balloon to 16 in 2024, where she scored two goals.

Nighswonger, who played on Florida State's 2021 national championship team, was the fourth overall pick in the 2023 NWSL draft. She appeared in 51 matches for Gotham, which won the 2023 league ...

Arsenal have signed United States defender Jenna Nighswonger from NWSL side Gotham FC, the club have announced.. The 24-year-old full-back's contract with the New York-based team was set to expire ...

USWNT players' history in Europe. Girma, Nighswonger and Dunn might be the new high-profile names leaving the NWSL for Europe, but they are far from the first group of players to do so.

USWNT defender Jenna Nighswonger has made her debut for Arsenal in the Women's Super League. Jamie Spangher | Feb 19, 2025. Jenna Nighswonger recently made her Arsenal debut / Sports Press Photo ...

Gotham FC selected Nighswonger with the fourth pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft and signed her to a three-year deal through the 2025 season.. The 24-year-old was a part of the USWNT Olympic roster last ...

Defender Jenna Nighswonger has opened up about why she cut her contract short at National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) side NJ/NY Gotham FC last month, in a move that saw her join Arsenal.. The ...

USWNT and Gotham FC left-back Jenna Nighswonger reportedly is transferring to Women's Super League club Arsenal in England.

USWNT and Gotham FC left-back Jenna Nighswonger reportedly is transferring to Women's Super League club Arsenal in England. Another key USWNT defender is bound for England.

USWNT's Naomi Girma, Crystal Dunn, Jenna Nighswonger move to Europe: What it means for NWSL, women's soccer Chelsea paid a transfer fee of $1.1 million for Girma's services, a record fee in the ...