Overview
- The 1-0 victory over the Washington Spirit was secured by Rose Lavelle from a Bruninha cutback, and Lavelle was named Championship MVP.
- Gotham became the first No. 8 seed to win the NWSL title and earned a second championship in three seasons.
- Washington finished without a shot on target and lost the final for a second straight year despite Trinity Rodman’s return from injury.
- Gotham’s route to the trophy included road upsets of Shield winner Kansas City in extra time and defending champion Orlando in stoppage time.
- New York City set a Monday procession up Broadway to a City Hall ceremony where Gotham will receive the Key to the City.