
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.

Gotham FC set a new club record with a 10-match unbeaten streak after drawing Portland Thorns FC 1-1 on Friday night.

Gotham FC puts its nine-game unbeaten streak on the line Friday against Portland Thorns FC, with a club-record run within reach at Sports Illustrated Stadium.

Gotham FC will be without Rose Lavelle for Friday’s meeting with Portland Thorns FC as the midfielder remains in concussion protocol. The Bats will, however, have Denise O’Sullivan available for selection, according to acting head coach Shaun Harris.

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.

Gotham FC heads to Portland with a chance to climb into first place despite Esther González’s absence. Here’s the latest injury news, lineup updates and what to watch for against the Thorns.

Denise O’Sullivan has only been with Gotham FC for 10 days, but Shaun Harris and Bruninha already believe that the veteran midfielder is making an immediate impact.

Midge Purce compared Sam Kerr’s arrival at Gotham FC to bringing in the Hulk, highlighting the striker’s ability to create chances and lift the team.

Rose Lavelle curled home a sensational 98th-minute winner after Esther González’s second-half brace erased a two-goal deficit, lifting Gotham FC to a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Seattle Reign FC.