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Gotham FC vs. Washington Spirit - Game Highlights
Watch the Game Highlights from Gotham FC vs. Washington Spirit, 07/16/2026
Open source video →Washington Spirit 0–1 Gotham FC: July 15, 2026 NWSL Result
Washington Spirit and Gotham FC completed their 2026 NWSL match at Citi Field on July 15, 2026. The final score was Washington Spirit 0–1 Gotham FC. This page keeps the result, viewing information, current table snapshot and the other 2026 meeting together.
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Washington Spirit vs Gotham FC Broadcast Information
ESPNUnited States · Tv package
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Gotham FC Match Venue
Citi Field
New York, New York, USA
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Watch 2 available highlights from this completed NWSL match, including the match recap, goals and notable plays supplied with the final game record.
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Rose Lavelle scores a sensational goal
Open source video →Washington Spirit vs Gotham FC Match Stats and Facts
Compare the final team numbers from this July 15, 2026 NWSL match, then jump to the goals, cards, substitutions, lineups and player leaders.
Washington Spirit 0–1 Gotham FC
Citi Field
Jeremy Scheer
42,175
4-2-3-1 vs 4-2-3-1
Washington SpiritTeam statisticGotham FC
47.2%Possession52.8%
18Shots9
9Shots on goal4
4Corner kicks2
3Saves9
15Fouls committed14
4Yellow cards0
0Red cards0
1Offsides4
359Passes attempted411
273Passes completed324
80%Pass accuracy80%
7Tackles won21
12Interceptions15
4Blocked shots2
25Clearances33
Washington Spirit vs Gotham FC Match Timeline
Follow the important moments in match order. Routine stoppages and duplicate delay notices are left out so the decisive action is easier to scan.
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Kickoff
Kickoff
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Substitution · Gotham FC
Substitution, Gotham FC. Jess Carter replaces Jordynn Dudley because of an injury.
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Goal · Gotham FC
Goal! Gotham FC 1, Washington Spirit 0. Rose Lavelle (Gotham FC) left footed shot from the left side of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Jaelin Howell.
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Yellow card · Washington Spirit
Gabrielle Carle (Washington Spirit) is shown the yellow card.
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Halftime
First Half ends, Gotham FC 1, Washington Spirit 0.
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Substitution · Gotham FC
Substitution, Gotham FC. Savannah McCaskill replaces Esther González because of an injury.
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Second half
Second Half begins Gotham FC 1, Washington Spirit 0.
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Substitution · Gotham FC
Substitution, Gotham FC. Sam Kerr replaces Sarah Schupansky.
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Substitution · Washington Spirit
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Gift Monday replaces Rosemonde Kouassi.
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Substitution · Washington Spirit
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Rebeca Bernal replaces Andi Sullivan.
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Substitution · Washington Spirit
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Kate Wiesner replaces Gabrielle Carle.
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Yellow card · Washington Spirit
Hal Hershfelt (Washington Spirit) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Substitution · Washington Spirit
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Deborah Abiodun replaces Hal Hershfelt.
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Substitution · Washington Spirit
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Claudia Martínez replaces Sofia Cantore.
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Substitution · Gotham FC
Substitution, Gotham FC. Bruninha replaces Midge Purce.
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Substitution · Gotham FC
Substitution, Gotham FC. Mandy Freeman replaces Guro Reiten.
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Yellow card · Washington Spirit
Gift Monday (Washington Spirit) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Substitution · Washington Spirit
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Élisabeth Tsé replaces Lucia Di Guglielmo.
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Yellow card · Washington Spirit
Tara Rudd (Washington Spirit) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Full time
End Regular Time
Washington Spirit vs Gotham FC Lineups and Formations
See both starting lineups, listed positions and available substitutes from the final match record.
AWAY TEAM
4-2-3-1Washington Spirit Starting Lineup
- 18Sandy MacIverG
- 13Lucia Di GuglielmoRB · Subbed off
- 14Gabrielle CarleLB · Subbed off
- 17Hal HershfeltLM · Subbed off
- 9Tara RuddCD-R
- 24Esme MorganCD-L
- 19Rosemonde KouassiAM-R · Subbed off
- 12Andi SullivanRM · Subbed off
- 27Sofia CantoreF · Subbed off
- 10Leicy SantosAM
- 2Trinity RodmanAM-L
Washington Spirit Substitutes
- 4Rebeca BernalSUB · Came on
- 21Gift MondaySUB · Came on
- 16Tamara BoltSUB
- 11Claudia MartínezSUB · Came on
- 5Élisabeth TséSUB · Came on
- 6Kate WiesnerSUB · Came on
- 28Sara WojdelkoSUB
- 26Paige MetayerSUB
- 20Deborah AbiodunSUB · Came on
HOME TEAM
4-2-3-1Gotham FC Starting Lineup
- 30Ann-Katrin BergerG
- 23Midge PurceRB · Subbed off
- 18Guro ReitenLB · Subbed off
- 11Sarah SchupanskyLM · Subbed off
- 6Emily SonnettCD-R
- 15Tierna DavidsonCD-L
- 2Jordynn DudleyAM-R · Subbed off
- 7Jaelin HowellRM
- 9Esther GonzálezF · Subbed off
- 16Rose LavelleAM
- 10Jaedyn ShawAM-L
Gotham FC Substitutes
- 21Sofia CookSUB
- 24Andrea KitahataSUB
- 14Talia SommerSUB
- 1Shelby HoganSUB
- 20Sam KerrSUB · Came on
- 3BruninhaSUB · Came on
- 22Mandy FreemanSUB · Came on
- 13Savannah McCaskillSUB · Came on
- 27Jess CarterSUB · Came on
Washington Spirit vs Gotham FC Top Performers and Player Stats
These leaders highlight the players who topped their team in shooting, passing, defending or goalkeeping during this match.
Gotham FC Match Leaders
Total ShotsRose Lavelle3 · 1 SOG, 0.12 xG
Accurate PassesTierna Davidson61 · 67 PASS
Defensive InterventionsJaelin Howell18 · 5 TKLW, 11 DUELW
SavesAnn-Katrin Berger9 · 9 SOGA, 1.39 xGC
Washington Spirit Match Leaders
Total ShotsTrinity Rodman5 · 1 SOG, 0.49 xG
Accurate PassesEsme Morgan44 · 56 PASS
Defensive InterventionsEsme Morgan12 · 2 TKLW, 8 DUELW
SavesSandy MacIver3 · 4 SOGA, 0.54 xGC
Washington Spirit vs Gotham FC Match Commentary
Review the latest recorded match updates, shown from the final whistle backward for faster postgame reading.
Washington Spirit vs Gotham FC Result Summary
Gotham FC won Washington Spirit 0–1 Gotham FC at home. The score shown here is the recorded final result; team records and positions below use the site's latest standings snapshot rather than a pre-match table.
Washington Spirit Season Context: Find the Championship and Table Rematches
Washington's published highlights include two Gotham meetings and an April home date against Kansas City, the previous season's top team in the table. Opponent filtering surfaces those dates without extra browsing.
Gotham FC Season Context: Separate League Games from Special Events
This page is the NWSL regular-season schedule. Gotham's June Challenge Cup meeting with Kansas City is a separate competition and should not be mistaken for a missing league fixture.
How to Read This Result
The final score is fixed on this page, but current standings and recent form continue to update after later matches. Use the two team-schedule links to see what came next.
Season context was researched separately from the Washington Spirit 2026 schedule announcement and the Gotham FC 2026 schedule announcement. Live schedule data and the recorded result take priority over release-day details.
Washington Spirit vs Gotham FC 2026 Head-to-Head
Across completed 2026 meetings currently in the schedule, Washington Spirit has 1 win, Gotham FC has 1 win, and 0 finished level. The other listed meeting was Gotham FC 0–1 Washington Spirit on October 17, 2026.
July 15, 2026: Washington Spirit vs Gotham FC
Washington Spirit 0–1 Gotham FC
Citi Field
October 17, 2026: Gotham FC vs Washington Spirit
Gotham FC 0–1 Washington Spirit
Audi Field
Open the other meeting →Washington Spirit vs Gotham FC Standings and Recent Form
These are current site values, included to help compare the teams. They should not be read as a historical snapshot from the original match date.
Washington Spirit Current Snapshot
Washington Spirit is currently #3 with 55 points from 30 matches (17 wins, 4 draws, 9 losses). Recent form: W W W L W.
Gotham FC Current Snapshot
Gotham FC is currently #1 with 61 points from 30 matches (18 wins, 7 draws, 5 losses). Recent form: W L W W D.
Table Position Comparison
Gotham FC has the higher current points total, with a gap of 6 points between the clubs.
How to Use This Washington Spirit vs Gotham FC Result Page
Compare the Final Match Stats
Use the side-by-side numbers to compare possession, shots, passing, discipline and defensive work without opening a separate box score.
Follow the Goals and Key Moments
The match timeline keeps goals, cards and substitutions in chronological order while removing routine delay notices.
Check Lineups and Match Highlights
Review both starting formations and available substitutes, then watch any verified postgame videos attached to this result.
Washington Spirit vs Gotham FC FAQ
What was the Washington Spirit vs Gotham FC score?
The recorded final score was Washington Spirit 0–1 Gotham FC on July 15, 2026.
Where can I watch Washington Spirit vs Gotham FC?
The current schedule lists ESPN. Availability, subscription requirements and international rights can vary by service and location.
Where is Washington Spirit vs Gotham FC being played?
The listed venue is Citi Field, at New York, New York, USA. Check the venue line again before traveling.
Do Washington Spirit and Gotham FC meet again in 2026?
The other listed meeting was Gotham FC 0–1 Washington Spirit on October 17, 2026.
Show latest 30 of 127 commentary updates
Match ends, Gotham FC 1, Washington Spirit 0.
Second Half ends, Gotham FC 1, Washington Spirit 0.
Attempt blocked. Esme Morgan (Washington Spirit) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Sandy MacIver.
Handball by Rose Lavelle (Gotham FC).
Foul by Jaedyn Shaw (Gotham FC).
Élisabeth Tsé (Washington Spirit) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Corner, Washington Spirit. Conceded by Ann-Katrin Berger.
Attempt saved. Leicy Santos (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner by Ann-Katrin Berger (Gotham FC). Assisted by Deborah Abiodun with a headed pass.
Attempt blocked. Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Leicy Santos.
Attempt saved. Gift Monday (Washington Spirit) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Ann-Katrin Berger (Gotham FC).
Attempt saved. Claudia Martínez (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Ann-Katrin Berger (Gotham FC). Assisted by Deborah Abiodun with a through ball.
Foul by Jaedyn Shaw (Gotham FC).
Leicy Santos (Washington Spirit) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Jaelin Howell (Gotham FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Deborah Abiodun (Washington Spirit).
Attempt saved. Leicy Santos (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Ann-Katrin Berger (Gotham FC). Assisted by Rebeca Bernal.
Fourth official has announced 7 minutes of added time.
Attempt saved. Gift Monday (Washington Spirit) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Ann-Katrin Berger (Gotham FC). Assisted by Deborah Abiodun with a headed pass.
Bruninha (Gotham FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul by Kate Wiesner (Washington Spirit).
Tara Rudd (Washington Spirit) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Savannah McCaskill (Gotham FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Tara Rudd (Washington Spirit).
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Élisabeth Tsé replaces Lucia Di Guglielmo.
Foul by Rose Lavelle (Gotham FC).
Deborah Abiodun (Washington Spirit) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Gift Monday (Washington Spirit) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Emily Sonnett (Gotham FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Gift Monday (Washington Spirit).
Attempt missed. Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high.