"This summer will be transformational for soccer in our region, and we're really excited to put women's sports and our world-class athletes at Gotham FC front and center when a global spotlight is on New York. It will be a history-making summer of soccer, and this event ensures that we are a part of that."
"Gotham defeated Washington 1-0 in November's final. Midfielder Rose Lavelle scored the game-winning goal late in the second half. The July 15 rematch will take place four days before the 2026 Men's World Cup final is played in the New York metro area, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey."
"The World Cup forced Gotham, which usually plays home games at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey, to get creative with its scheduling due to limitations and restrictions caused by the FIFA event. Three days after the match at Citi Field -- and one day before the 2026 World Cup final -- Gotham will host Seattle Reign FC at the 5,000-seat Icahn Stadium on Randall's Island."
Gotham FC, the reigning NWSL champions, will play Washington Spirit on July 15 at Citi Field in New York, dubbed "The Queens Classic." The match will be broadcast nationally on ESPN at 8 p.m. ET and represents the NWSL's first game at the venue. This rematch follows Gotham's 1-0 championship victory over Washington in November, with Rose Lavelle scoring the winning goal. The game occurs four days before the 2026 Men's World Cup final at MetLife Stadium. Due to World Cup scheduling constraints, Gotham will also host Seattle Reign FC at Icahn Stadium three days later. The NWSL will pause regular-season play in June for the World Cup and resume on July 3 during the knockout stage.
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