Gotham FC has not received White House invitation after NWSL championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Gotham FC, the 2025 NWSL champions, has not yet received an invitation to visit the White House, according to a club spokesperson. The team made history in September 2024 as the first NWSL club to visit the White House following their victory in November 2023. In contrast, other championship-winning teams, such as the Las Vegas Aces of the WNBA, also reported no invitation from the White House. The Orlando Pride, 2024 NWSL champions, did not receive an invite the following year, nor did the 2024 WNBA champions, New York Liberty. The White House has not commented on the invitations for these teams.
- •Gotham FC became the first NWSL team to visit the White House in September 2024.
- •The club won the NWSL championship in November 2023.
- •Las Vegas Aces, WNBA champions, have also not received a White House invitation.
- •Orlando Pride and New York Liberty had similar experiences following their titles.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — No White House Invite Yet for NWSL Champion Gotham FC
"The club was the first NWSL team to visit, in 2024.
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