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Veteran Spanish defender Leila Ouahabi joins Gotham FC on a contract through the 2028 NWSL campaign after parting ways with Chicago Stars FC.
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Gotham FC have snapped up veteran Spanish defender Leila Ouahabi on a deal running through the 2028 NWSL season. The 33-year-old was unveiled at halftime during the club's fixture against Angel City FC, as reported by Equalizer Soccer.
The move comes after Ouahabi and Chicago Stars FC mutually parted ways on the same day. She had joined Chicago in the summer, debuting on 18 July against Angel City, and went on to start nine of her 11 outings for the club.
Ouahabi brings serious pedigree. Four seasons at Manchester City yielded over 100 appearances and a WSL and FA Cup double in 2025-26. Before England, two spells at Barcelona delivered five Spanish league titles, seven Copa de la Reina trophies, and a UEFA Women's Champions League triumph in 2020-21.
Internationally, she boasts more than 60 caps for Spain, featuring at the 2019 World Cup, Euro 2022, and Euro 2025. She will don the number 4 shirt at Gotham.
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