Overview
- NJ/NY Gotham FC eliminated the Kansas City Current 2-1 after extra time at a sold-out CPKC Stadium to reach the semifinals.
- Jaedyn Shaw opened the scoring in the 68th minute with a solo finish after turning away from defender Kayla Sharples and rounding goalkeeper Lorena.
- Ellie Wheeler equalized for Kansas City in the sixth minute of second-half stoppage time to force extra time.
- Katie Stengel netted the decisive goal in the 121st minute, converting after Shaw flicked on a long free kick from near midfield.
- The defeat ended Kansas City’s 18-match home unbeaten run at CPKC Stadium and sent Gotham to a semifinal matchup against the No. 4 Orlando Pride.