Arsenal confirmed on Wednesday that U.S. international Jenna Nighswonger has joined the club on a permanent transfer from Gotham FC, with the fee reportedly around $100,000. The left-back will join a USWNT teammate in London, as American right-back Emily Fox has been with the Gunners since January 2024.
Nighswonger was the fourth overall pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft and immediately became a key player for Gotham, winning a league title and the NWSL Rookie of the Year award in her debut season. On the international level, Nighswonger has made 18 appearances for the USWNT and was a member of the gold medal squad at last summer's Olympic games.
The Athletic reported Nighswonger's transfer fee.