Overview
- Katie Stengel scored in the 121st minute off a Jaedyn Shaw flick from a long free kick to seal Gotham’s 2-1 quarterfinal win.
- Shaw opened the scoring in the 68th minute and Ellie Wheeler forced extra time with an equalizer in the sixth minute of stoppage time.
- The Shield-winning Current played without top attackers Temwa Chawinga (hip) and Michelle Cooper (foot), limiting their forward options.
- The defeat was just Kansas City’s second home loss at CPKC Stadium and ended an 18-match unbeaten run there.
- Gotham advances to face the Orlando Pride on Nov. 16 in the semifinals, with Washington Spirit hosting Portland Thorns on Nov. 15 in the other matchup.