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Lavelle’s 80th-Minute Winner Delivers NWSL Title to Gotham FC

The eighth seed capped an upset-filled playoff run that will be followed by a New York City parade on Monday.

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.