Overview
- Gotham FC announced Tuesday that it will relocate its NWSL playoff semifinal against Kansas City Current from Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison to Icahn Stadium on Randall's Island.
- The club said the pitch was heavily worn after its 1-0 quarterfinal win over Seattle Reign and that all remediation options were exhausted before deciding to move the match.
- The change cuts capacity from roughly 25,000 at the home arena to about 5,000 at Icahn Stadium, leaving around 20,000 fewer fans able to attend and prompting expressions of disappointment from club leaders.
- Captain Tierna Davidson stressed the loss of fan access while the team — defending NWSL champions with goalkeeper Ann‑Katrin Berger on the roster — remains scheduled to play the semifinal as planned.
- Beyond the immediate hit to attendance, the club expects a different match atmosphere and potential financial effects from the smaller venue and will play for the NWSL title on November 21 if it wins the semifinal.