Gotham FC wins Queens Classic against Washington Spirit before sold-out crowd
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 12:46 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Gotham FC achieved a 1-0 victory over the Washington Spirit on July 17, 2026, at Citi Field, attracting a sold-out audience of 42,175. The match, amid challenging weather conditions, saw Rose Lavelle score the decisive goal, contributing to the second-largest regular-season attendance in NWSL history. Gotham's owner Carolyn Tisch Blodgett emphasized the importance of this event as a stepping stone ahead of their planned move to Queens in 2028. The success has sparked interest and engagement, with 70 percent of the attendees being new fans. Gotham faces the challenge of maintaining momentum as it builds connections with its evolving audience.
- •Gotham FC defeats Washington Spirit 1-0
- •Match held at Citi Field with 42,175 fans
- •Rose Lavelle scores the match-winning goal
- •Significant attendance marks Gotham's NWSL record
- •Gotham plans to move to Queens in 2028
- 12:46 AMYahoo Sports — Gotham FC broke records with the Queens Classic. The next challenge is to make that success last
"NEW YORK — It wasn’t a perfect night in Queens, as Gotham FC defeated the Washington Spirit 1-0 in front of a sold-out crowd of 42,175 fans at Citi Field, home of the Mets. Underneath a sky of wildfire smoke and haze, the teams played through four hydration breaks, injury stoppages, oppressive summer heat and a patchy pitch. However, there was something about the Wednesday night spent in a baseball stadium that felt perfectly NWSL: incredible and maddening, promising and problematic — with a tou
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