Gotham FC edges past Seattle in NWSL quarterfinal amid pitch criticism
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 10:48 PM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026
Gotham FC faced Seattle Reign FC in a challenging NWSL quarterfinal match on November 8, 2026. Players criticized the pitch at SI Stadium, calling it 'atrocious.' The quality of the field contributed to an overall difficult playing environment during the match. The outcome is pending as the match is ongoing and no final score has been reported.
- •Gotham FC and Seattle Reign FC play in the NWSL quarterfinal
- •Match played at SI Stadium on November 8, 2026
- •Players criticize the pitch conditions during the game
- •Match status remains ongoing without a reported final score
- 10:48 PMESPN — Players rip 'atrocious' SI Stadium pitch as Gotham sneaks past Seattle
"Sunday's NWSL quarterfinal match between Gotham FC and Seattle Reign FC was ugly by all standards -- including the field.
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