Rose Lavelle

Rose Lavelle, a notable figure in the world of women's soccer, serves as a midfielder for Gotham FC in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and the United States national team. Her contributions to her club and country are marked by significant achievements such as winning her first NWSL Championship with Gotham FC in 2025, where she was also named the championship MVP and U.S. Soccer's Female Player of the Year. She has been named to the NWSL Best XI three times and was instrumental in securing the NWSL Shield for OL Reign in 2022. Rose's journey with NJ/NY Gotham FC began in 2024 when she signed a three-year deal with the club and later scored the winning goal in the 2025 NWSL Championship game, earning her the MVP title.

On the international stage, Lavelle's performances for the United States have been noteworthy. Starting six games for the United States at the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup, she scored three goals and received the Bronze Ball. Her performance at the tournament also earned her a place as the sixth best player in the world at The Best FIFA Football Awards. She continued her international success at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, scoring a goal and helping her team to a bronze medal. This was followed by a gold medal win with the United States team at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Beyond her on-field accomplishments, Lavelle's influence extends to the media and commercial world. In 2023, she graced the cover of Sports Illustrated and has appeared in television commercials for companies like Visa Inc., Subway, and co-starred in a commercial with Shaquille O'Neal and Sloane Stephens for Icy Hot Dry Spray. Lavelle's recognition has been widespread, from being named the 2025 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year to being included in the ESPN FC Women's Rank as one of the top 50 soccer players of 2024. Her journey and achievements have made her a key player in women's soccer and an influential figure in the sporting world.