Gotham FC Breaks Records in Historic NWSL NYC Debut

WHO:

The Guardian - Gotham FC, Washington Spirit, Rose Lavelle, Trinity Rodman, Sam Kerr, Denise O’Sullivan, Guro Reiten, Jaedyn Shaw, Jessica Berman, Adrián González, Andi Sullivan

NY Post - Gotham FC, Washington Spirit

WHAT:

The Guardian - Gotham FC won 1-0 against Washington Spirit.

The Guardian - The match drew a crowd of 42,175, setting the record for the most attended women’s sporting event in New York City history.

The Guardian - Rose Lavelle scored the only goal of the match in the 37th minute.

The Guardian - Gotham announced plans to relocate to New York beginning in 2028.

NY Post - The match was the first NWSL match held in New York City.

WHERE:

The Guardian - The match took place at Citi Field, the regular home of Major League Baseball’s New York Mets.

The Guardian - The match was referred to as the "Queens Classic."

WHEN:

The Guardian - The NWSL resumed play on July 3.

The Guardian - Gotham FC will relocate to New York in 2028.

WHY:

The Guardian - The match was part of a month-long pause during the men’s World Cup.

The Guardian - The attendance was boosted by promotions, including a $15 ticket offer organized by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, with 70% of ticket buyers being new fans.

HOW:

The Guardian - The league instituted two hydration breaks per half due to high temperatures and poor air quality during the match.

In an exciting match at Citi Field, Gotham FC triumphed over Washington Spirit with a score of one to zero, thanks to a goal from Rose Lavelle in the 37th minute. This historic game, referred to as the "Queens Classic," attracted a record-breaking crowd of 42,175, making it the most attended women’s sporting event in New York City history. Additionally, Gotham FC announced plans to relocate to New York beginning in 2028, as the league continues to grow and engage new fans, with 70% of ticket buyers being first-time attendees.