Gotham FC's Jaedyn Shaw to Compete in 2026 NWSL Skills Challenge
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (Oct. 15, 2026) - Gotham FC midfielder Jaedyn Shaw will compete in the 2026 NWSL Skills Challenge, presented by CarMax, as part of the league’s celebration of the 2026 NWSL Championship, presented by Google Pixel.
The event will take place Friday, Nov. 20, at 5:30 p.m. ET at Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Virginia. Two teams of NWSL stars will compete in a series of contests, including Breakaway Circuit, Gauntlet and Precision Point.
The Skills Challenge will air nationally on CBS and stream on Paramount+ on Saturday, Nov. 28, at 2 p.m. ET. The winning team will earn a $35,000 prize, courtesy of CarMax, to be split among the players.
Shaw joins Katie Atkinson (Chicago), Kenza Dali (San Diego), Hal Hershfelt (Washington), Claire Hutton (Bay FC), Savy King (Angel City), Lo’eau LaBonta (Kansas City), Ally Lemos (Orlando), Carson Pickett (Denver), Kat Rader (Houston), Lilly Reale (Boston), Reyna Reyes (Portland), Emma Sears (Louisville) and Kailen Sheridan (North Carolina) as confirmed participants. Full rosters for each team will be announced in the coming days.
Descriptions for each event are as follows:
• Gauntlet: A fast-paced challenge that rewards quick decision-making, technical precision and confident finishing. Beginning inside a designated starting circle, one attacking player has 60 seconds to create space, navigate defenders and score on a series of mini goals, each carrying a different point value.
• Breakaway Circuit: Two teams compete head-to-head in a continuous relay that rewards teamwork, technical execution and finishing under pressure. Beginning with a pass from the First Touch, each athlete must navigate Cutback Course, advance through Nutmeg Gate and finish with a Closing Shot against the opposing team’s goalkeeper.
• Precision Point: Athletes showcase their finishing ability through a precision-based shooting challenge designed to reward accuracy, placement and composure. Each team one at a time, targeting scoring zones throughout the goal with each target carrying a different point value based on size and difficulty.
