Gotham played to a 2-2 away draw with the Thorns that extended Gotham's unbeaten run to four straight, but Emily Sonnett went down inside 10 minutes with what looked like a serious knee injury.
Esther González's brace off the bench and a Rose Lavelle stoppage-time winner lifted Gotham to the top of the NWSL table and a third straight win.
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.
Gotham FC will play the first NWSL match on Randall's Island, the latest milestone for the 5,000-seat Icahn Stadium, which has carved out a clear role since 2024 by hosting some of the world's top clubs and national teams.
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 Queens soccer stadium will offer tiered subscriptions to Etihad Park+ to any fans — NYCFC, Gotham, or otherwise — who visit the Willets Point venue.
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.
Gotham is officially moving into Etihad Park alongside New York City FC for the 2028 season, and the move brings with it multiple potential upsides for the two-time NWSL Champions.
A walk back through the wreckage of the ugly US loss to Belgium, plus more positive views on Aiden O'Neill's performances for Australia, Gotham's now-confirmed move to Etihad Park, and the persistent drumbeat of rumored new NYCFC signings.
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.
With a new purpose-built training facility, a reported reunion with superstar striker Sam Kerr, and strategic front-office moves all made this month, Gotham is busy building on its recent string of successes.
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.
Club América forward Scarlett Camberos scored a hat trick, while former Gotham player Geyse picked up a hat trick of assists, as Gotham slumped to a 4-1 loss while playing at elevation in Mexico.
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.
Retracing the years of statements, commitments, and tangentially-related developments that indicated Gotham's reported move to Etihad Park was a possibility.
