Overview
- Gotham beat the Washington Spirit 1-0 at a sold‑out PayPal Park in San Jose, securing a second league title in three seasons.
- Rose Lavelle scored in the 80th minute and was named Final MVP, earning her first NWSL championship.
- The victory makes Gotham the league’s first No. 8 seed to win the title under coach Juan Carlos Amorós, who now has two NWSL crowns.
- Washington introduced Trinity Rodman for a limited second‑half shift after a knee sprain, renewing focus on her health and ongoing retention questions under the NWSL salary cap.
- New York City announced a Monday Key to the City celebration and fan procession to honor the champions.