
Gotham FC topped Racing Louisville FC 2-1 on Friday to remain atop the NWSL standings as star midfielder Rose Lavelle returned to the starting XI.

Midge Purce has modified her approach to staying healthy in her 10th NWSL season, lifting four times a week while continuing to handle the demands of a long season with first-place Gotham FC.

Sam Kerr is rounding into top form for Gotham FC, with three goals in five regular-season starts since returning to the NWSL, helping fuel Gotham’s unbeaten run.

Gotham FC rallied from an early deficit to defeat the Kansas City Current 2-1 on Friday, extending their unbeaten streak to eight games and winning streak to four.

Gotham FC extended its unbeaten streak to seven games and strengthened its position atop the NWSL standings. Here are five takeaways from the Bats’ 1-0 win over San Diego Wave FC.

After helping Gotham FC win three trophies in two seasons, Khyah Harper reflected on the memories, friendships and experiences that made her time with the club unforgettable.

After two trophy-filled seasons with Gotham FC, Khyah Harper is starting a new chapter with Houston Dash. The promising forward spoke exclusively with South Ward Central about why Houston was the right fit, the club’s young core and what she hopes to accomplish in Texas.

Emily Sonnett has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2026 season after undergoing knee surgery, leaving Gotham FC with just a handful of healthy natural defenders.

Midge Purce scored the winner, Shelby Hogan recorded a clean sheet and Jess Carter anchored the back line as Gotham FC earned a hard-fought 1-0 road victory over Bay FC.

Emily Sonnett exited with a left knee injury as Gotham FC earned a 2-2 draw against the Portland Thorns. Goals from Midge Purce and Sam Kerr lifted the Bats into first place in the NWSL standings.