Gotham FC acquires midfielder Savannah McCaskill from San Diego Wave

Gotham FC has acquired midfielder Savannah McCaskill from San Diego Wave FC in exchange for $175,000 in intraleague transfer funds, both clubs announced Friday.

The 29-year-old McCaskill returns to the reigning continental and NWSL champions after beginning her professional career with the organization in 2018, when she was selected by then-Sky Blue FC with the second overall pick in the NWSL Dispersal Draft. She departed the club after that initial stint and has since played for other NWSL teams.

McCaskill joined San Diego Wave as a free agent prior to the 2024 season. During her time with the Wave, she made 41 regular season matches for the club, with 35 starts, recording two goals and one assist. Across her full NWSL career, McCaskill has made 149 appearances with 130 starts, totaling 19 goals and 13 assists.

In 2023, McCaskill earned NWSL Second XI honors while playing for Angel City. She also won the 2024 NWSL Challenge Cup with San Diego.

"Savannah expressed interest in a new opportunity, and we agreed this trade was the appropriate next step for the player and the Club," said San Diego Wave Sporting Director and General Manager Camille Ashton. "We appreciate her professionalism and contributions to the Club and wish her the best as she continues her career closer to home."

McCaskill expressed enthusiasm about the move in a statement. "I am excited to be joining Gotham FC," she said. "I've been impressed by what the club has been able to do both on and off the field in recent years. Making this move at this stage of my career is about wanting to continue to unlock new levels to my game and help contribute to the competitive and goal-oriented environment."

The acquisition adds depth to Gotham FC's midfield as the defending NWSL champions prepare for the upcoming season.