Megha is a New York City-based multimedia journalist studying at Columbia University. She previously covered the 2024 Paris Olympics at NBC Sports and media relations at FOX Sports.
Kerr missed an early penalty but made up for it by scoring a 46th-minute winner, while goalkeeper Shelby Hogan kept another clean sheet to keep Gotham unbeaten in six and make it back-to-back 1-0 wins to close out a three-match road trip.
Gotham remains in second place in the NWSL table after a Purce goal scored 119 seconds into the match held up thanks to another clean sheet kept, the 10th shutout for the Bats so far this season.
Fireworks on Steinway Street, free tequila shots in Sunset Park, and police barricades in Harlem: What it was like at World Cup watch parties in some of the city's most passionate communities.
As Spain defeated Argentina, Spanish fans from all over the world gathered at one of New York City's most iconic Spanish food spots to watch and celebrate.
Several Gotham fans expressed excitement for the move to Queens in 2028 after getting a taste of the atmosphere, and the commute, for The Queens Classic.
The sold-out crowd of 42,175 at Citi Field made Gotham's 1-0 win over Washington Spirit the most-attended women's sports event in New York City history, and the second-best-attended NWSL match in league history.
The Spanish international scored her third and fourth league goals of the season, with Gotham rebounding from a loss last weekend to earn a come-from-behind 3-1 win over Utah Royals.
The supercup match between 2025's NWSL Championship and Shield winners went Gotham's way thanks to a penalty from Esther González, a sparkling solo goal from Jordynn Dudley, and some critical saves made by Ann-Katrin Berger.
Barricades and strict NYPD crowd control measures greeted Senegal fans along West 116th Street who wanted to watch the nation's first World Cup match.
On Steinway Street in Astoria, fans of Egypt clad in red jerseys turned out in numbers and created a festive atmosphere as they watched the national team chase a first-ever win at the World Cup.
We convened a six-writer panel to make some bold predictions about the World Cup, like who will win it all, which players will take home top individual awards, and which hyped team will go down as the biggest flop.
Gotham got their eighth shutout through their first 11 league games as rookie sensation Jordynn Dudley's second NWSL goal was enough for a 1-0 win over the Dash.
"This week has probably been one to forget," Gotham FC head coach Juan Carlos Amorós said following the 3-0 loss to hosts Pachuca, making it back-to-back defeats to close out the W Champions Cup.
The Bats are now on a five-game unbeaten streak thanks to a series of necessary but effective lineup changes and a breakout rookie bolstering the attack.
Over 11,000 fans turned out to watch Gotham play Boston following New York City Mayor Mamdani's partnership with the club to offer $5 tickets for the game.
Gotham kept their fourth clean sheet in five games, with Jaedyn Shaw's 16th-minute goal making the difference in a 1-0 win over Racing Louisville at Sports Illustrated Stadium.
