
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.

Gotham FC’s Concacaf W Champions Cup campaign ended in disappointment after the Bats suffered a 3-0 loss to hosts Pachuca in Saturday’s third-place match at Estadio Hidalgo.

Gotham FC will attempt to finish the Concacaf W Champions Cup on a positive note on Saturday when the club faces hosts, Pachuca, in the third-place match at Estadio Hidalgo.

Gotham FC announced that goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger suffered an abdomen injury during the club’s Concacaf W Champions Cup semifinal defeat to Club América and remains under evaluation in Mexico.

Gotham FC struggled defensively and suffered a 4-1 defeat to Club América Femenil on Wednesday as the club’s Concacaf W Champions Cup title defense came to an end.

Ann-Katrin Berger’s strong form and leadership remain central to Gotham FC’s success during the 2026 NWSL campaign.

Gotham FC have officially announced their 2026 roster as the defending NWSL and Concacaf champions aim to add more silverware this season.