McKenna Whitham: 14-Year-Old Soccer Phenom Signs with Gotham FC
CBS New YorkApril 7, 20252 min1,730 views
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- ⚽ McKenna Whitham turned professional at 13 years old and signed with Gotham FC.
- 💡 She received her first soccer ball at age 4 and has been passionate about the sport ever since.
- 🏆 Whitham made her professional debut the day after her 14th birthday, joining a championship-winning team.
Family Support and Sacrifices
- 🏡 Her parents moved four times to support her soccer career, viewing it as a shared family experience.
- 🌟 The family enjoys watching her play and believes she brings valuable experiences to them as well.
Homeschooling and Independence
- 📚 Becoming the youngest NWSL player means Whitham is homeschooled throughout her 3-year deal.
- 🗓️ She has become more independent, learning to set her own schedules and create routines through online schooling.
Team Environment and Future Aspirations
- 🤝 Training with teammates who are significantly older has been an incredible experience.
- 🌍 Whitham is preparing for her first full professional season and dreams of playing in the World Cup and the Olympics.
- 📣 Gotham FC's first regular season match is this Saturday against the Seattle Reign.
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