Angel City FC bolstered their midfield on Tuesday, acquiring Nealy Martin from Gotham FC in exchange for $85,000 in intra-league transfer funds.
A native of Birmingham, Ala., Martin began her NWSL career in 2021 with Racing Louisville before joining Gotham in 2023, helping the team win the league title. In her four-plus seasons in the league, the 27-year-old former Alabama star has notched a pair of assists.
"I am so grateful for the opportunity to join Angel City," Martin said in a statement. "This club is building something really special, and I am beyond excited to give everything I have to L.A. Every time I have played at BMO Stadium, I have been so impressed by the fans and atmosphere, so I look forward to experiencing it as an Angel City player."
This past January, Martin was call