Gotham FC Wins 2023 NWSL Championship

Megan Rapinoe, OL Reign Fall to Ali Krieger, Gotham FC

Gotham FC Defeat Reign 2-1 at Torero Stadium

NJNY Gotham FC won the 2023 National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) Championship on Saturday, October 29, 2023, with a 2-1 victory over the OL Reign at Torero Stadium in San Diego. The championship marks Gotham FC's first NWSL title in franchise history.

Gotham FC opened the scoring in the 19th minute when Ifeoma Onumonu headed in a cross from Midge Purce. The Reign equalized in the 35th minute when Megan Rapinoe scored from the penalty spot. However, Gotham FC regained the lead in the 55th minute when Ashlyn Harris scored from a free kick.

The Reign pushed for an equalizer in the final minutes of the match, but Gotham FC held on to secure the victory. The win was a culmination of a remarkable season for Gotham FC, who finished the regular season in fourth place with a 10-5-7 record.

• Gotham FC won their first-ever NWSL Championship.
• Ali Krieger ended her career on a high note with a championship victory.
• Gotham FC opened the scoring in the 19th minute when Ifeoma Onumonu headed in a cross from Midge Purce.

Post-Game Reaction

"This is an incredible feeling," said Gotham FC head coach Scott Parkinson. "We've worked so hard all season, and to finally achieve our goal of winning the championship is just amazing."

"I'm so proud of this team," said Gotham FC captain Ali Krieger. "We've come so far this season, and to end it with a championship is just a dream come true."

"This is a special moment for Gotham FC," said NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman. "Congratulations to the players, coaches, and staff on winning the championship. This is a well-deserved victory for a team that has worked tirelessly all season."

The NWSL Championship is the culmination of a long and grueling season for the league's 12 teams. The playoffs began on October 21, with the top four teams from each conference advancing to the semifinals. Gotham FC defeated the San Diego Wave FC in the semifinals, while the Reign defeated the Kansas City Current.

The NWSL Championship was held in San Diego for the first time. The match was played in front of a sell-out crowd of 17,440 fans.