Lavelle Scores, Gotham Beats the Spirit 1-0 at Citi Field with Record Crowd of 42,175
Rose Lavelle scored the lone goal as Gotham won a rematch of last year’s NWSL final, with 42,175 tickets sold in a New York City record.
- On Wednesday, Gotham FC defeated the Washington Spirit 1-0 at Citi Field, with Rose Lavelle scoring in the 37th minute before a record 42,175 fans—the largest crowd ever for a women's sporting event in New York City.
- Australian striker Sam Kerr rejoined Gotham last month following six years with Chelsea and a decorated spell in England's WSL, having previously played for the club from 2015 to 2017.
- Despite smoke from Ontario wildfires, fans attended the inaugural Queens Classic with two hydration breaks required each half; Gotham announced it will relocate to the 25,000-seat Etihad Park in Queens beginning in 2028.
- NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman called the turnout a "proof point" for investment, describing it as "the beginning of a new relationship" for Gotham in Queens as the match replayed last year's championship victory.
- While setting a New York record, the 42,175 attendance trails the league's all-time mark of 63,000 set earlier this season at Empower Field, as U.S. soccer enthusiasm builds toward the World Cup final in East Rutherford.
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Lavelle scores, Gotham beats the Spirit 1-0 at Citi Field with record crowd of 42,175
Rose Lavelle scored in the first half and Gotham FC beat the Washington Spirit 1-0 in a match at Citi Field that was dubbed the Queens Classic.
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Gotham defeats Spirit in sold out Citi Field, Kerr returns
Gotham FC defeated the Washington Spirit yet again, this time in front of a city record attendance for a women’s sports event at Citi Field in Queens. A club-record 42,175 fans watched The Queens Classic, the second-largest crowd in league history and the largest on the East Coast. The crowd was treated to a magnificent Rose Lavelle game-winner in the 37th minute. The perfectly lofted chip over the keeper was the game’s only goal. Forward Sam Ke…
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