Gotham FC secures 2-0 victory over Kansas City Current in Cup match
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 3:19 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Gotham FC defeated the Kansas City Current 2-0 in the Challenge Cup on the night of June 26, 2026, in Ohio. Esther González scored the first goal of the match with a penalty conversion in the first half. Jordynn Dudley added a second goal late in the game to seal the victory for Gotham. The win marks a significant achievement for Gotham FC in the ongoing tournament.
- •Gotham FC wins 2-0 against Kansas City Current.
- •Esther González scores from a penalty in the first half.
- •Jordynn Dudley adds a second goal late in the match.
- •Match played on June 26, 2026, in Ohio.
- •Victory advances Gotham FC in the Challenge Cup.
- 4:12 AMESPN Soccer — Gotham tops Current in historic Cup game in Ohio
- 3:46 AMYahoo Sports — Gotham FC captures NWSL Challenge Cup in Ohio’s first pro women’s soccer match
"COLUMBUS, Ohio — Not every title is won in a shootout of goals. Sometimes one penalty, one finish and a defensive display are all it takes. That was all Gotham FC needed Friday night to defeat the Kansas City Current 2-0 and win the 2026 NWSL Challenge Cup under torrential rain at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, the site of the first professional women’s soccer match ever played in the state of Ohio. Esther González opened the scoring in the 37th minute, calmly converting from the penalty spot after Ja
"Esther González converted a penalty in the first half and Jordynn Dudley added a late goal to give Gotham FC a 2-0 victory over the Kansas City Current in the Challenge Cup on Friday night.
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External links- ESPN SoccerJun 27, 2026, 4:12 AMGotham tops Current in historic Cup game in Ohio
Esther González converted a penalty in the first half and Jordynn Dudley added a late goal to give Gotham FC a 2-0 victory over the Kansas City Current in the Challenge Cup on Friday night.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 3:46 AMGotham FC captures NWSL Challenge Cup in Ohio’s first pro women’s soccer match
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Not every title is won in a shootout of goals. Sometimes one penalty, one finish and a defensive display are all it takes. That was all Gotham FC needed Friday night to defeat the Kansas City Current 2-0 and win the 2026 NWSL Challenge Cup under torrential rain at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, the site of the first professional women’s soccer match ever played in the state of Ohio. Esther González opened the scoring in the 37th minute, calmly converting from the penalty spot after Ja
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