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.
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.
Goals from Jordynn Dudley and Rose Lavelle in the opening 10 minutes of the match put Gotham in control as they secured their third win of the season.
