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Reign Frustrate Gotham in Scoreless Draw as Dickey Shines, Playoff Race Tightens

The scoreless result tightened both clubs' playoff positioning late in a crowded NWSL race.

Overview

  • Gotham controlled 63.9% possession and outshot Seattle 10–1 with five efforts on target but failed to convert.
  • Reign goalkeeper Claudia Dickey made five saves, highlighted by a 30th‑minute fingertip stop, for her seventh shutout of the season.
  • Rose Lavelle clipped the crossbar in the first half and Esther González redirected just wide in the 87th minute for Gotham's best chances.
  • Gotham extended its unbeaten streak to seven and stayed third, while Seattle remained fifth with a six‑point cushion above the playoff line.
  • Seattle mustered its lone shot in stoppage time and now returns home to face Bay FC on Friday as the run‑in continues.