"To the relief of Shaw-believers everywhere, Huerta's quip illustrates that Shaw's underwhelming stint in North Carolina does not seem to have significantly dampened that reputation. But the comment wasn't even needed to show that Shaw's brilliance has remained in coil, potential energy just waiting for the chance to unleash itself in full. Her performances with Gotham-four appearances in the NWSL and two in the Champions Cup-have been littered with moments that made me gasp and giggle because, teehee, Jaedyn Shaw is having fun again."
"That Huerta, one of the league's best defenders, mentioned Gotham's newest arrival unprompted proves the notoriety that Shaw has already earned in her short career. In her first full professional season, Shaw, then 18, was a core part of the San Diego Wave team that won the 2023 shield. In 2024, she had a standout year with the senior USWNT, earning 17 caps and Olympic gold."
Jaedyn Shaw rose quickly, helping San Diego Wave win the 2023 shield and earning 17 caps and Olympic gold with the senior USWNT in 2024. San Diego's front-office scandals and poor decisions contributed to a wider player exodus that included Shaw's move to the Courage. Coaching turmoil in North Carolina and Sean Nahas's firing preceded Shaw's record-setting trade to Gotham. In 2025 she has five senior national team caps. Early appearances for Gotham have featured clear flashes of talent, visible enjoyment, and moments suggesting her potential remains ready to be fully unleashed.
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