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.
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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 π 22 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0π° 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:
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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
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
Washington Spirit: 0 (0.49 xG)
vs
NJ/NY Gotham FC: 1 (0.39 xG)
#WASvNJY | #ThatsTheSpirit | #GothamFC | #NWSL | π€β½
CHAMPIONNNNSSSSSSS!!!!!!
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Starting lineups for tonight
23.11.2025 00:07 β π 8 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0Gotham FC OUT: Tierna Davidson (SEI β knee), Taryn Torres (SEI β knee) QUESTIONABLE: None INTERNATIONAL DUTY: None Washington Spirit OUT: Gabby Carle (thigh), Ashley Hatch (maternity leave), Lyza Jessee (SEI β wrist), Casey Krueger (maternity leave), Ouleye Sarr (SEI β back), Andi Sullivan (maternity leave) QUESTIONABLE: None INTERNATIONAL DUTY: None
Final #NWSL availability report of the year
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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.
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Sheβs the Reale deal.
Introducing your 2025 Rookie of the Year, presented by Ally, Lilly Reale.
Sonnett, Lilly, Rose, Jaedyn, JAELIN!!
19.11.2025 16:05 β π 4 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0WEβRE IN THE SHIPPPPP
16.11.2025 22:15 β π 7 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Hereβs this afternoonβs #GothamFC starting XI. Only one change from last week but itβs 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 π 5 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0NWSL Availability Report As of November 15, 2025 Gotham FC OUT: Tierna Davidson (SEI β knee), Geyse (knee), Taryn Torres (SEI β knee) QUESTIONABLE: Esther GonzΓ‘lez (hip) INTERNATIONAL DUTY: None Orlando Pride OUT: Barbra Banda (SEI β hip), Kylie Nadaner (excused absence), Ally Watt (D45 β knee) QUESTIONABLE: None INTERNATIONAL DUTY: None
Tomorrowβs availability report
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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.
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WEβRE IN THE SEMIIIISSSSSSSSSSS
09.11.2025 20:29 β π 8 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Hereβs this afternoonβs #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
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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.
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#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)
INBOX: Gotham FC midfielder Jaedyn Shaw has signed a contract extension through the 2029 season.
06.11.2025 15:04 β π 26 π 2 π¬ 2 π 0NWSL DECISION DAY AVAILABILITY REPORTS
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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.
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Despite what anyone may write in the New York Post, trans people belong everywhere, including the NWSL.
27.10.2025 16:43 β π 113 π 27 π¬ 0 π 1It all ends here. One more ticket to punch. ποΈ
#NWSLDecisionDay
Read more here: bit.ly/3WLiyH1
π¨ GOTHAM FC NEWS π
#GothamFC is set to meet Brazilβs powerhouse, Corinthians, in the inaugural FIFA Womenβs Champions Cup!
π Location: London, England
ποΈ Date: The final phase will be held from January 28 β February 1, 2026.
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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