Gotham’s Quest for NWSL Shield Comes Down to Decision Day

Gotham’s quest for NWSL Shield comes down to Decision Day

While Gotham could have clinched the franchise’s first NWSL Shield on Sunday, the club didn’t entirely get all the help it needed to do so.

NWSL: Gotham FC closes in on first Shield - Soccer America

Midge Purce and Tierna Davidson scored and goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger made seven critical saves to propel Gotham FC past Orlando 2-1 and move three points clear of second-place San Diego and six ahead of third-place Washington, which was eliminated with a 2-1 loss at Kansas City. Decision Day is Sunday when all eight NWSL games will be played at the same time.

Gotham in front as NWSL Shield race heads to Decision Day

Gotham FC moved closer to the NWSL Shield on Sunday with a 2-1 win over the Orlando Pride, while Kansas City Current beat the Washington Spirit 2-1 and San Diego Wave FC drew 2-2 with Boston Legacy FC. The results leave Gotham atop the standings with 58 points, three ahead of San Diego with one […]