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Gotham FC Wins NWSL Shield, Moves One Step Closer to Historic Treble
Gotham FC won the NWSL Shield with a 2-0 victory over the Utah Royals, moving one step closer to a historic domestic treble as the club turns its attention to the NWSL playoffs.
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Gotham FC Eyes NWSL Shield on Decision Day After Overcoming Injuries and Roster Changes
Gotham FC is in position to clinch the NWSL Shield and the No. 1 playoff seed against Utah on Decision Day. Juan Carlos Amorós reflects on the club’s winning culture while Rose Lavelle and Jaedyn Shaw are questionable ahead of Sunday’s match.
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Red Bull New York Look to Stave Off Elimination Against Nashville SC
Red Bull New York faces a must-win match against Nashville SC to keep its playoff hopes alive. Jorge Ruvalcaba says there is no room for error as the Red Bulls look to stave off elimination.
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Rose Lavelle, Jaedyn Shaw Questionable for Gotham FC’s Decision Day Match
Rose Lavelle and Jaedyn Shaw are questionable for Gotham FC’s Decision Day match against the Utah Royals, with head coach Juan Carlos Amorós providing updates on both players.
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Exclusive: Denise O’Sullivan on What It Takes to Maintain Championship Standards
Gotham FC midfielder Denise O’Sullivan discusses maintaining championship standards, avoiding complacency and Tierna Davidson’s “calming” leadership as the club pursues its first NWSL Shield and a repeat NWSL title.
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Gotham FC’s Home NWSL Playoff Quarterfinal Set for November 8
Gotham FC will open their 2026 NWSL playoff campaign at home on Sunday, November 8, with their quarterfinal kickoff time and opponent to be determined after Decision Day.
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Gotham FC forward Jaedyn Shaw: “Obviously, we’re proud of the Shield but we want to do more… more championships.”
(with a special appearance from head goalkeeper coach Brody Sams 🇦🇺)
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Gotham FC forward Midge Purce on winning the NWSL Shield:
“It’s really pretty and I’m going to look at it for a little bit but I’m ready for the next one.”
#GothamFC 🦇 #MidgePurce 2️⃣3️⃣ #NWSLShield 🏆 #NWSLNews 📰 #NWSL 👟⚽️
Gotham FC starting XI vs. Utah Royals:
Berger, Freeman, Carter, Davidson (C), Ouahabi, Howell, O’Sullivan, Purce, Boade, Reiten, Kerr
Subs: Hogan, Torres, Shaw, McCaskill, Sommer, Lavelle, Kitahata, Speck, Wingate
Updated preview ⬇️
https://southwardcentral.com/gotham-fc/nwsl-shield-chase-decision-day-utah-preview/
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Gotham FC can clinch the NWSL Shield against Utah on Decision Day.
Juan Carlos Amorós reflects on the winning culture behind the club’s success and the standards that have helped Gotham navigate a challenging season.
Full preview ⬇️
https://southwardcentral.com/gotham-fc/nwsl-shield-chase-decision-day-utah-preview/
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Red Bull New York’s playoff hopes are on the line in Nashville.
A loss would officially eliminate the Red Bulls from playoff contention.
Jorge Ruvalcaba says there’s “no room for error” as the Red Bulls fight to keep their postseason hopes alive.
Match preview ⬇️
https://southwardcentral.com/red-bull-new-york/red-bull-new-york-nashville-sc-mls-preview-november-2026/
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Gotham FC head coach Juan Carlos Amorós says Rose Lavelle and Jaedyn Shaw are questionable for Sunday’s Decision Day clash against Utah.
“I would say it’s questionable at the moment… it’s still probably early to make a call on those two.”
Read on ⬇️
https://southwardcentral.com/gotham-fc/rose-lavelle-jaedyn-shaw-questionable-nwsl-decision-day/
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