
With Ann-Katrin Berger sidelined by injury, Shelby Hogan has answered the call for Gotham FC. The backup goalkeeper earned her first NWSL regular-season shutout and helped the Bats maintain the league’s best defensive record.

Rookie forward Jordynn Dudley scored the decisive goal while Rose Lavelle made her return from injury as Gotham FC defeated the Houston Dash and extended its unbeaten run heading into the NWSL regular season break.

Mandy Freeman’s decade-long journey with Gotham FC has been defined by perseverance, loyalty and leadership. As the veteran defender celebrates 10 years with the club, head coach Juan Carlos Amorós and rookie Andrea Kitahata reflected on the impact she has made on and off the pitch.

Gotham FC received encouraging news as goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger was released from the hospital following a frightening injury during the Concacaf W Champions Cup semifinal.