Mckenna “Mak” Whitham has been here before. Standing shoulder-to-shoulder with head coach Juan Carlos Amoros on the sideline ...

The goal was the then 13-year-old’s first in a professional environment, and it came after weeks of preseason training with the NWSL defending champions. Whitham, who goes by Mak, was unfazed.

McKenna Whitham, 14, became the youngest-ever footballer to play in the NWSL after coming off the bench in NJ/NY Gotham FC's season opener against Seattle Reign.

Mckenna “Mak” Whitham has been here before ... the stoppage time sub for NJ/NY Gotham FC was destined to make NWSL history. When Whitham subbed on for Esther Gonzales in the 93rd minute ...

Mak Whitham has made NWSL history once more, becoming the youngest player to ever take to the field in a regular-season game in league history. At just 14 years and 220 days old, Whitham was ...

Mak Whitham created history by becoming the youngest player to debut in the NWSL at the age of 14 years and 8 months. The American soccer player made her debut for Gotham FC in their match against ...

On March 16, 2025, Mak Whitham became the youngest player ever in an NWSL regular season game. She is only 14 years old. The soccer player signed a contract with Gotham FC in 2024 at the age of 13.