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A newsletter covering all things Gotham FC! πŸ¦‡ By @awestlake.bsky.social and @ajsportstat.bsky.social

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Two-time NWSL champion and free agent Midge Purce has agreed to a new contract with Gotham FC through the 2026 season, the club announced Friday in partnership with Dove.

12.12.2025 14:46 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ella Stevens Departs Gotham FC and Other Team Roster Updates Gotham FC has announced its end-of-season roster decisions, let's get into it.

πŸ“° Ella Stevens to depart #GothamFC as a free agent, Midge Purce remains in discussions with the team, and Geyse returns to ManU after loan period.

Read more on Gotham's roster updates and my thoughts:

jennassources.substack.com/p/ella-steve...

04.12.2025 15:01 β€” πŸ‘ 33    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 5
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Washington Spirit 0 : 1 NJ/NY Gotham FC

β–« Interceptions: 10 - 17
β–« Challenges: 5 - 7
β–« Clearances: 21 - 20
β–« Recoveries: 43 - 47
β–« Blocked Passes: 9 - 3
β–« Tackles: 20 - 16

#WASvNJY

23.11.2025 04:15 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Washington Spirit 0 : 1 NJ/NY Gotham FC

β–« Passes into final 1/3: 28 - 24
β–« Passes in final 1/3: 51 - 50
β–« Passes into opp. box: 5 - 10

#WASvNJY

23.11.2025 04:15 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Washington Spirit: 0 (0.49 xG)
vs
NJ/NY Gotham FC: 1 (0.39 xG)

#WASvNJY | #ThatsTheSpirit | #GothamFC | #NWSL | πŸ€–βš½

23.11.2025 04:15 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 3

CHAMPIONNNNSSSSSSS!!!!!!

πŸ†πŸ¦‡πŸ†πŸ¦‡πŸ†πŸ¦‡πŸ†πŸ¦‡πŸ†πŸ¦‡πŸ†πŸ¦‡

23.11.2025 03:22 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Starting lineups for tonight

23.11.2025 00:07 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Gotham FC
OUT: Tierna Davidson (SEI – knee), Taryn Torres (SEI – knee)
QUESTIONABLE: None
INTERNATIONAL DUTY: None
Washington Spirit
OUT: Gabby Carle (thigh), Ashley Hatch (maternity leave), Lyza Jessee (SEI – wrist), Casey Krueger
(maternity leave), Ouleye Sarr (SEI – back), Andi Sullivan (maternity leave)
QUESTIONABLE: None
INTERNATIONAL DUTY: None

Gotham FC OUT: Tierna Davidson (SEI – knee), Taryn Torres (SEI – knee) QUESTIONABLE: None INTERNATIONAL DUTY: None Washington Spirit OUT: Gabby Carle (thigh), Ashley Hatch (maternity leave), Lyza Jessee (SEI – wrist), Casey Krueger (maternity leave), Ouleye Sarr (SEI – back), Andi Sullivan (maternity leave) QUESTIONABLE: None INTERNATIONAL DUTY: None

Final #NWSL availability report of the year

22.11.2025 02:36 β€” πŸ‘ 32    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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20.11.2025 19:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Semifinals recap: Smash and f*cking grab The Bats are headed to the Championship!!!!!

Semifinals recap is out now!

Gotham FC beat the Orlando Pride 1-0 in regulation time to secure their spot in the 2025 NWSL Championship game. We break down what to make of this performance and what it could mean for Gotham's matchup against the Spirit.

thebatsignal.beehiiv.com/p/semifinals...

20.11.2025 19:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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She’s the Reale deal.

Introducing your 2025 Rookie of the Year, presented by Ally, Lilly Reale.

19.11.2025 22:37 β€” πŸ‘ 130    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 9

Sonnett, Lilly, Rose, Jaedyn, JAELIN!!

19.11.2025 16:05 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

WE’RE IN THE SHIPPPPP

16.11.2025 22:15 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here’s this afternoon’s #GothamFC starting XI. Only one change from last week but it’s a big one. Esther returns to the starting lineup for the first time in over a month, replacing Sarah Schupansky. #NWSL

16.11.2025 19:37 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
NWSL Availability Report
As of November 15, 2025
Gotham FC
OUT: Tierna Davidson (SEI – knee), Geyse (knee), Taryn Torres (SEI – knee)
QUESTIONABLE: Esther GonzΓ‘lez (hip)
INTERNATIONAL DUTY: None
Orlando Pride
OUT: Barbra Banda (SEI – hip), Kylie Nadaner (excused absence), Ally Watt (D45 – knee)
QUESTIONABLE: None
INTERNATIONAL DUTY: None

NWSL Availability Report As of November 15, 2025 Gotham FC OUT: Tierna Davidson (SEI – knee), Geyse (knee), Taryn Torres (SEI – knee) QUESTIONABLE: Esther GonzΓ‘lez (hip) INTERNATIONAL DUTY: None Orlando Pride OUT: Barbra Banda (SEI – hip), Kylie Nadaner (excused absence), Ally Watt (D45 – knee) QUESTIONABLE: None INTERNATIONAL DUTY: None

Tomorrow’s availability report

15.11.2025 21:56 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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14.11.2025 22:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Quarterfinals recap: Discipline AHHHHHHHHHH!!!

Quarterfinals recap is out now!

We break down the Bats' incredibly disciplined performance on a cold Sunday afternoon that saw them pulling off the first 8 seed vs. 1 seed playoffs upset in league history.

thebatsignal.beehiiv.com/p/quarterfin...

14.11.2025 22:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

WE’RE IN THE SEMIIIISSSSSSSSSSS

09.11.2025 20:29 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here’s this afternoon’s #GothamFC starting XI. Bruninha, Reale, and Portilho all come back in after coming off the bench last week. And Sarah Schupansky returns to the starting XI for the first time since September 7. Will be interesting to see who plays at the 9, maybe Jaedyn Shaw? #NWSL

09.11.2025 17:06 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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08.11.2025 23:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Week 26 recap: The end is near Gotham ends the 2025 regular season with a whimper.

Week 26 recap is out now!

Gotham FC had a weird one for their last match of the 2025 regular season. We talk about what to read into and what not to read into as the team gears up for its toughest challenge yet.

thebatsignal.beehiiv.com/p/week-26-re...

08.11.2025 23:31 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

#KCvGFC NWSL Playoff Availability Report

KC Current
SEI/ML: Alana Cook, Vanessa DiBernardo, Clare Gagne
OUT: Michelle Cooper (Foot), Kristen Hamilton (Hip)
QUESTIONABLE: Temwa Chawinga

Gotham FC
OUT: Tierna Davidson (SEI), Geyse (knee), Taryn Torres (SEI)
QUESTIONABLE: Esther GonzΓ‘lez (hip)

08.11.2025 21:35 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 8

INBOX: Gotham FC midfielder Jaedyn Shaw has signed a contract extension through the 2029 season.

06.11.2025 15:04 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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NWSL DECISION DAY AVAILABILITY REPORTS

01.11.2025 22:45 β€” πŸ‘ 47    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 13
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31.10.2025 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Week 25 recap: Errors The Bats crawl their way back to the playoffs.

Week 25 recap is out now!

Gotham FC is back in the playoffs after a tough 2-2 draw against Racing Louisville. We talk through what the Bats did right in this match and what we hope they're focusing on as they approach the post-season.

thebatsignal.beehiiv.com/p/week-25-re...

31.10.2025 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Despite what anyone may write in the New York Post, trans people belong everywhere, including the NWSL.

27.10.2025 16:43 β€” πŸ‘ 113    πŸ” 27    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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It all ends here. One more ticket to punch. 🎟️
#NWSLDecisionDay

Read more here: bit.ly/3WLiyH1

20.10.2025 19:13 β€” πŸ‘ 61    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 9
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Gotham FC To Meet Brazil’s Corinthians In FIFA Women’s Champions Cup CONCACAF champions Gotham FC will face the new South American champions, Corinthians of Brazil, at the first-ever FIFA Women’s Champions Cup in London next year.

🚨 GOTHAM FC NEWS πŸ†

#GothamFC is set to meet Brazil’s powerhouse, Corinthians, in the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup!
πŸ“ Location: London, England
πŸ—“οΈ Date: The final phase will be held from January 28 – February 1, 2026.

www.forbes.com/sites/asifbu...

20.10.2025 16:41 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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NJ/NY Gotham FC 2 : 2 Racing Louisville FC

β–« Interceptions: 5 - 9
β–« Challenges: 5 - 19
β–« Clearances: 18 - 35
β–« Recoveries: 34 - 42
β–« Blocked Passes: 4 - 3
β–« Tackles: 11 - 16

#NJYvLOU

20.10.2025 01:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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