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Expansion Denver Summit Downs Gotham FC 2-0 on the Road for Its First NWSL Win
Expansion Denver Summit FC secured its first clean sheet and victory with goals from Melissa Kӓssler and Natasha Flint, showcasing strong defense and emerging offensive chemistry.
- On Wednesday, expansion club Denver Summit FC secured its first National Women's Soccer League victory, defeating defending champions Gotham FC 2-0 at Sports Illustrated Stadium.
- Denver Summit FC coach Nick Cushing deployed a high-pressing strategy that held Gotham to just 45% possession, aiming to sustain ball control and remain brave against the reigning champions.
- Midfielder Yuna McCormack sent a through-ball to Melissa Kässler, who scored in the 58th minute; Natasha Flint doubled the lead in the 73rd minute after stripping goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger.
- The Summit now sit 6th in the NWSL table, ahead of their next opponent Washington Spirit. The victory marked the franchise's first clean sheet and provides momentum for their inaugural home game.
- Denver hosts Washington Spirit on March 28 at Empower Field, with more than 50,000 tickets sold—an NWSL attendance record for the club's first home game.
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Expansion Denver Summit downs Gotham FC 2-0 on the road for its first NWSL win
Melissa Kössler and Natasha Flint each scored and the expansion Denver Summit downed Gotham FC 2-0 on Wednesday night for the club’s first National Women’s Soccer League victory.
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