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Lavelle’s Goal Leads Gotham over Spirit 1-0 for NWSL Championship

Gotham FC became the first eighth seed to win the NWSL title, with Rose Lavelle scoring the only goal after recovering from a knee sprain, securing their second championship.

  • On Nov. 22, 2025, Gotham FC beat the Washington Spirit 1-0 at PayPal Park in San Jose, California, to secure their second National Women's Soccer League title.
  • Sixth-Seeded Gotham became the first sixth seed to win the NWSL Championship after road victories over Kansas City Current and Orlando Pride.
  • Second-Half substitute Bruninha drove into the box on the left wing and sent the cross that Rose Lavelle finished with a left-footed shot into the bottom corner, as Gotham outshot the Spirit 12-6 despite the Spirit holding 53% possession and finishing without a shot on target.
  • The Washington Spirit suffered a second consecutive defeat in the NWSL final after finishing the season 14-6-8, while Juan Carlos Amoros, Gotham head coach, now has seven playoff wins and two championships.
  • Gotham FC are expected to celebrate with a parade on Monday, Nov. 24, adding to their club history that includes a Woman's Professional Soccer title.
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The German national goalkeeper will join the women's DFB-Elf with a title. With Gotham FC she wins the US championship.

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