Gotham FC and Seattle face hydration breaks due to poor air quality
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 7:11 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
During a match between Gotham FC and Seattle in New York City on July 18, the NWSL enforced two hydration breaks per half. This decision comes as a response to poor air quality caused by smoke from Canadian wildfires. This is the second time in four days that such measures have been taken during a Gotham FC game. The conditions are under close observation as the match progresses.
- •NWSL implements hydration breaks due to wildfires' smoke.
- •Match is being played in New York City.
- •Two hydration breaks are scheduled per half.
- •This marks the second occurrence within four days.
- 8:04 PMESPN Soccer — Gotham-Seattle play with extra hydration breaks
"The NWSL implemented two hydration breaks per half at a Gotham FC game in New York City for the second time in four days on Saturday due to poor air quality from smoke blown in by distant Canadian wildfires.
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