NJ/NY Gotham FC has signed forward Andrea Kitahata to a one year contract through 2026, the club announced on Thursday.
Kitahata previously played five seasons at Stanford, where she had 99 appearances and served as team captain in her last two years.
“I am both proud and excited to be joining a group of players and an organization with storied success,” said Kitahata. “I know that my development will be elevated by the level of talent and competitiveness in this environment. This organization has
a clear identity rooted in grit and defying odds, and I’m ready to contribute to that mission. Let’s go, Gotham!”
Kitahata is ranked #14 by Top Drawer Soccer in a list of college soccer players.
Kitahata led Stanford to win the ACC regular-season championship and the ACC Tournament in her final season. She contributed 17 goals and 10 assists in 25 matches throughout the season. She also earned All-ACC first team honors and ACC Championship All-Tournament Team recognition.
Internationally, Kitahata has played with the US Youth National teams. As part of the U-20 USYNT, she competed in the 2022 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup and won the silver boot with seven goals at the Concacaf Women’s Under-20 Championship.
“Andrea is a versatile attacking player with a strong collegiate background and experience at the youth international level,” said Yael Averbuch West, the general manager and head of soccer operations for Gotham FC. “She brings consistency and competitiveness to the group, and we’re looking forward to integrating her into our environment.”
