Gotham FC Player Profile: Jenna Nighswonger

JENNA ON THE FIELD

Jenna’s Soccer Origin Story: “I started playing when I was three or four years old. I have an older sister and she was playing recreational soccer. She’s my best friend to this day. Being the younger one, I wanted to play and realized how much I loved it. I started playing club soccer and progressed along the way.”

Position on the Field: “I like to play the attacking center-mid role. Anywhere in the midfield is fine. Sometimes I find myself on the wing. I believe I’m pretty technical on the field and I have good vision. Those are my best qualities. I also have a little bit of an edge. I like to run around and be involved in everything. I’m very competitive.”

Player That Inspired My Playing Style: “Eden Hazard. I watched a lot of videos of him playing.”

On Playing for Gotham FC: “I love the idea of playing not just for one city, but for two states. That’s pretty incredible. To play soccer professionally is a dream in itself. But to live in the New Jersey-New York area is such an amazing bonus. I’m really excited to play in front of our fans and in our great stadium. This is a great opportunity to live my life in an area where there’s so much culture. Coming from California, it’s a whole new way of life.”

Getting to Know New York: “I’ve already experienced driving to the wrong places! So that was my first taste of getting around. I love the fast pace. I’m still getting to know the area, but I’m looking forward to experiencing everything the city has to offer.”

How I Celebrate Wins: “With my teammates. There’s nothing better.”