Gotham FC Claim NWSL Title

The Washington Spirit faced Gotham FC in the league’s title match. It was a tight, tense game with few clear chances for either side for much of the night. The breakthrough came in the 80th minute when Rose Lavelle scored the only goal of the match, curling a shot into the corner after a cross from Bruninha. That goal proved decisive and gave Gotham FC a 1-0 victory over the Spirit. Gotham lifted the NWSL Championship trophy for the second time in three years in front of a sell-out crowd at PayPal Park. Lavelle’s goal and overall influence on the game were key highlights of the contest.