Spoiler Alert: Boston Legacy FC make debut in 1-0 loss to Gotham FC
Esther González came on at the half to score the game's only goal, delivering a road win for Gotham FC as the team set out to defend their NWSL title.
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Gotham FC Transfer Tracker: All 2026 news and rumors
A big signing on the eve of NWSL season kickoff as Gotham picks up Chelsea FC and Norway forward Guro Reiten on a contract through the 2029 season.
USA 1 - 0 Colombia: 4 Thoughts on winning the 2026 SheBelieves Cup
The USWNT won their record eighth SheBelieves Cup with a massive strike from 21-year-old Alyssa Thompson, who is proving to be one of the squad's most consistently dangerous players.
GOTHAM FC WIN 2025 NWSL CHAMPIONSHIP
Underdogs, my a**: Here are 4 thoughts about Gotham FC's fully-deserved if unexpected run to the 2025 NWSL title.
Game Day Hub: Gotham FC vs Washington Spirit in the 2025 NWSL Championship
Gotham FC are back in the NWSL Championship for the first time since winning it all in 2023, while Washington Spirit are making a second consecutive appearance after coming in second place last year.
Here's how Gotham FC can beat Washington Spirit to win the NWSL title
The Bats will look to win second balls and create chances in transition while remaining defensively compact to absorb the Sprit's ability to attack in waves.
Gotham FC upset Kansas City Current, advance to NWSL Semifinals
Gotham FC beat the odds to beat league-best Kansas City Current on the road courtesy of goals from Jaedyn Shaw and Katie Stengel, and will next face Orlando Pride in the NWSL Cup Semifinals.
Gotham FC fall 3-2 to North Carolina Courage
Gotham FC fall to North Carolina Courage in the last game of regular league play, setting up a Quarterfinals showdown with Kansas City Current on Sunday.
Gotham FC clinch playoffs with late Rose Lavelle goal
A 2-2 draw with Racing Louisville at Sports Illustrated Stadium in the season's penultimate match punched Gotham's ticket to the NWSL Playoffs for a third consecutive season.
Midge Purce scores in 3-0 Gotham win over Portland
Goals from Purce, Lavelle, and Stengel give Gotham FC the win over Portland Thorns, lift the Bats to Third Place in the NWSL table.
Gotham FC continue unbeaten run in Concacaf W Champions Cup
Josefine Hasbo scored her first goal for the Bats as Gotham remain at the top of their group in the Concacaf W Champions Cup.
Gotham FC claim 3rd Place after 2-0 win over San Diego
Gotham notch their first-ever win over San Diego Wave at Snapdragon Stadium with a convincing performance that have the Bats looking ahead to the postseason.
Gotham FC trade midfielder Nealy Martin to Angel City FC
Gotham grant Nealy Martin her request to transfer to Angel City FC after nearly three years with the club.
Gotham 2-0 Alianza: 4 Thoughts
Two second-half goals put Gotham FC at the top of Group B as they continue to defend their Concacaf W Champions Cup title.
Gotham FC defeat CF Monterrey in first game to defend Concacaf W Champions Cup title
Bruninha and Khyah Harper scored in the first half, leaving Gotham to play defense in the second half to preserve the win in the opening game of the tournament.
Houston Dash defeat Gotham FC with stoppage time goal
Gotham's four game unbeaten streak is broken by a last-minute goal from the Houston Dash's Michelle Alozie.