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Gotham FC vs. Washington Spirit Set for NWSL Final in San Jose

The league’s hard salary cap faces scrutiny with Trinity Rodman drawing outside offers.

Trinity Rodman, second from left, of the Washington Spirit during a game against Portland Thorns FC in Washington, D.C. on Nov. 15, 2025.
Washington Spirit's Trinity Rodman; Gotham FC's Rose Lavelle.
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Overview

  • The East Coast rivals meet at PayPal Park at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday on CBS and Paramount+.
  • Gotham reached the final as the No. 8 seed after upsetting Shield winners Kansas City in extra time and eliminating Orlando behind clutch goals from Jaedyn Shaw.
  • Washington returns to the title game after last year’s runner-up finish, with forward Gift Monday leading the regular season in team scoring and netting in both playoff wins.
  • Rodman’s contract decision looms after reports of interest from multiple English clubs and a lucrative proposal from DC Power in a rival U.S. league, with her agent seeking policy flexibility.
  • Commissioner Jessica Berman has insisted the cap will remain, while stakeholders float options such as designated-player exemptions or a larger cap increase to help NWSL teams retain stars.