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Chicago Stars FC 1 : 1 NJ/NY Gotham FC

▫ Interceptions: 13 - 8
▫ Challenges: 15 - 9
▫ Clearances: 21 - 39
▫ Recoveries: 54 - 41
▫ Blocked Passes: 10 - 12
▫ Tackles: 20 - 20

#CHIvNJY

Chicago Stars FC 1 : 1 NJ/NY Gotham FC

▫ Passes into final 1/3: 41 - 17
▫ Passes in final 1/3: 57 - 32
▫ Passes into opp. box: 6 - 7

#CHIvNJY

Chicago Stars FC: 1 (1.57 xG)
vs
NJ/NY Gotham FC: 1 (1.26 xG)

#CHIvNJY | #WithTheStars | #GothamFC | #NWSL | 🤖⚽

Tomorrow’s #GothamFC availability report:

OUT:
Tierna Davidson (SEI – knee)
Esther González (excused absence)
Stella Nyamekye (excused absence)
Ella Stevens (knee)

QUESTIONABLE:
None

INTERNATIONAL DUTY:
Gabi Portilho (BRA)

📰: Gotham FC has signed forward Katie Stengel, acquiring the Florida native from English club Crystal Palace for an undisclosed transfer fee. The contract runs through February 2026.

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Summer recap TLDR: We still haven't signed a defender.

Summer break is nearly over--read here to find out what the Bats got up to during this 6-week hiatus from regular league play!

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NWSL champion and Brazilian international defender Bruninha has agreed to a one-year contract extension with Gotham FC through the 2027 season, the club announced Wednesday

Bruninha was in the final year of her current contract with the club and eligible for free agency before inking the new deal.

The NWSLPA stands with Jess Carter.

There is no place for racist abuse in our sport.

Read our Full Statement :

Midfielder Taryn Torres has agreed to updated contract terms and a one-year extension with Gotham FC through the 2027 season.

Excited Over Future, Tierna Davidson Extends Gotham Contract Amid ACL Rehab The USWNT defender discusses the club’s unwavering support, the success of Emma Hayes and how she stays engaged while working back from injury.

Tierna Davidson has agreed to updated contract terms and a one-year extension with #GothamFC through 2027.

I spoke exclusively with the defender about her decision to extend with Gotham and how she’s staying true to herself during her ACL recovery.

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Mid-summer update What the Bats (and the front office) have been up to so far this summer

Halfway through the summer break, some Bats are making big moves with their national teams while the front office has notably not made any big moves so far. Read all about it here!

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Bats on summer break so far:

Esther: 2 games, 1 start, 2 goals

Lavelle: 2 games, 2 starts, 1 goal, 2 assists

Reale: 2 games, 2 starts, 1 assist

Sonnett: 2 games, 2 starts

Berger: 1 game, 1 start

Carter: 2 games, 2 starts, 1 assist

Hasbo: 1 game

Portilho, Nyamekye, Schupansky: In camp

▪️ Golden Boot Leader, with 10 goals
▪️ April Player of the Month

And now, @easportsfcde.bsky.social June Player of the Month! Esther Gonzalez can't be stopped. 🔥

Gotham FC with several roster status updates ahead of the 2026 NWSL free agency:

Ryan Campbell, Bruninha, Ella Stevens, Khyah Harper and Midge Purce will be unrestricted free agents. Stevens has a mutual option for the 2026 season

Gotham remains in contract discussions with all five

A good outing for Gotham #USWNT players. First start and first assist for Lilly Reale, 25th assist and 25th goal for Rose Lavelle, and as usual no rest for Emily Sonnett.

A couple debuts and the return of Rose

#USWNT x The Home Depot

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Week 13 recap: Comeback kids The Bats get the job done.

Week 13 recap is out now!

Gotham FC came from behind for the first time in over 2 years to defeat Bay 2-1 on Saturday. We talk through what the team should be doing more and less of as they head into the second half of the 2025 season in August.

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Additional reminder that Gotham forward Jessica Silva's short-term contract concludes today

📰 Gotham FC midfielder Jaelin Howell has signed a contract extension through the 2027 #NWSL season.

NJ/NY Gotham FC 2 : 1 Bay FC

▫ Interceptions: 3 - 8
▫ Challenges: 9 - 5
▫ Clearances: 18 - 18
▫ Recoveries: 37 - 48
▫ Blocked Passes: 7 - 5
▫ Tackles: 16 - 20

#NJYvBAY

NJ/NY Gotham FC 2 : 1 Bay FC

▫ Passes into final 1/3: 24 - 33
▫ Passes in final 1/3: 45 - 83
▫ Passes into opp. box: 7 - 16

#NJYvBAY

NJ/NY Gotham FC: 2 (0.71 xG)
vs
Bay FC: 1 (2.89 xG)

#NJYvBAY | #GothamFC | #BayFC | #NWSL | 🤖⚽

NWSL - Gotham FC vs Bay FC

xG (Post-Shot xG)

0.91 (0.71) - Gotham FC
2.62 (1.34) - Bay FC

xG Leader - 1.17 - Penelope Hocking (BAY)
xA Leader - 0.62 - Hannah Bebar (BAY)

90+7’ FULL TIME

Gotham FC 2-1 Bay FC

46’ Half two underway!

45+9’ Half time.

Gotham FC 1-1 Bay FC

1’ We’re off! Tune in on ion to follow along!