Mak Whitham, a 14-year-old forward for Gotham FC, made history as the youngest player to appear in an NWSL match, coming off the bench in a recent game. Having also signed with Gotham at only 13, Whitham's journey reflects her remarkable talent and determination. She previously scored in the Women’s Cup in Colombia, showcasing her capabilities against other professional teams. Despite her youth, she expresses confidence in her ability to compete and follows encouragement from her coach, embodying both excitement and poise as she paves her path in women’s soccer.
"Standing on the sideline and waiting to get on the pitch was pretty exciting. I wanted to be out there and was ready."
"But what was even better was when Coach Juan [Carlos Amoros] came up to me and said, 'Enjoy the game and just be you.' And that was what I did."
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