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Record crowd watches Kerr return to Gotham FC in NWSL

BBC Football • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 9:24 AM

Last updated Jul 16, 2026

Record crowd watches Kerr return to Gotham FC in NWSL

Summary

Sam Kerr made her second debut for Gotham FC in a match against Washington Spirit on July 15, 2026, attended by over 42,000 fans at Citi Field. This crowd set a record for a women's sporting event in New York City. Kerr, who played for Gotham between 2015 and 2017, entered as a substitute. Rose Lavelle scored the only goal of the match in the first half. Gotham FC recently announced plans to relocate to a new stadium to increase accessibility for fans.

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Key Details

•Gotham FC wins 1-0 against Washington Spirit.
•Match is played at Citi Field with 42,715 attendees.
•Kerr formerly played for the team from 2015 to 2017.
•Lavelle scores the lone goal in the first half.
•Gotham FC plans to move to a new stadium for better accessibility.

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Former Chelsea forward Sam Kerr makes her second debut for Gotham FC in front of the largest ever crowd for a women's sporting event in New York City.
— BBC Football

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