Uswnt international Taylor Smith completes loan move from Gotham to Brighton.

Taylor Smith, an American player, finishes his loan move from Gotham to Brighton.WHAT CAME ABOUT?

The USWNT forward was signed by Brighton earlier today on loan from the NWSL team. She has won the NWSL Championship twice, first with Western New York Flash in 2016 and then again with NJ/NY Gotham in November of last year. The 30-year-old has a lot of experience.WHAT THE BRIGHTON COACH SAID

Brighton’s head coach, Melissa Phillips, told the club’s press, “We are thrilled to welcome Taylor as our newest player in January.” Taylor is an experienced player who is competitive. She has played on NWSL title teams and has a lot of knowledge. We can’t wait to help her get used to the team and see what she can do to help us move up the table this season.THE LARGER PICTURE

The Seagulls are currently in tenth place in the Women’s Super League. Smith’s knowledge and skill level will be a huge help to them. The 30-year-old’s 2023 NWSL season ended faster than planned because she got hurt near the end of the season.

WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO SMITH?

The forward might play right away if Phillips thinks she is ready for their game against Manchester United on Sunday, February 4.