Gotham FC relocates NWSL semifinal match to Icahn Stadium
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 9:15 PM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026
Gotham FC will play its NWSL semifinal against the Kansas City Current at Icahn Stadium on Sunday, November 12, due to concerns about the playing surface at Sports Illustrated Stadium. The match is set to kickoff at 3 p.m. ET. Gotham, the No. 1 seed, mentioned that the decision was challenging given their players earned the opportunity to host but prioritized field quality for player safety. The venue change comes after complaints about the pitch conditions, and earlier this season, Gotham played at Icahn Stadium due to scheduling conflicts. Meanwhile, the other semifinal between the Washington Spirit and Utah Royals will take place at Audi Field as planned on Saturday.
- •Gotham FC faces Kansas City Current in the NWSL semifinal on November 12.
- •Match relocated from Sports Illustrated Stadium to Icahn Stadium for field quality issues.
- •Icahn Stadium has a seating capacity of 5,000, less than previous matches.
- •Gotham previously played at Icahn Stadium earlier this season.
- •Washington Spirit will host Utah Royals at Audi Field on November 11.
- 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — Gotham FC relocates NWSL semifinal to smaller venue, citing 'concerns about the quality of the playing surface' at Sports Illustrated Stadium
- 9:08 PMESPN — Gotham to play NWSL semi at 5K seat venue due to shoddy home field
"Defending champions Gotham FC will host their NWSL semifinal match against the Kansas City Current at Icahn Stadium in New York City on Sunday, relocating the game from Sports Illustrated Stadium due to poor field conditions.
"The No. 1-seeded Gotham will now play against No. 4 Kansas City Current at Icahn Stadium, which seats 5,000 fans — less than half of the number that showed up for Gotham's quarterfinal win this weekend.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 9, 2026, 9:15 PMGotham FC relocates NWSL semifinal to smaller venue, citing 'concerns about the quality of the playing surface' at Sports Illustrated Stadium
The No. 1-seeded Gotham will now play against No. 4 Kansas City Current at Icahn Stadium, which seats 5,000 fans — less than half of the number that showed up for Gotham's quarterfinal win this weekend.
- ESPNNov 9, 2026, 9:08 PMGotham to play NWSL semi at 5K seat venue due to shoddy home field
Defending champions Gotham FC will host their NWSL semifinal match against the Kansas City Current at Icahn Stadium in New York City on Sunday, relocating the game from Sports Illustrated Stadium due to poor field conditions.
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