"Rose Lavelle scored the tying goal in the 85th minute as Gotham FC fought back for a 2-2 draw with Racing Louisville in the National Women's Soccer League on Sunday. With the draw, Gotham (9-7-9) clinched a spot in the NWSL playoffs with one match of the regular season still to play. It is the third consecutive year Gotham has made it to the postseason. In the other NWSL match on Sunday, the Portland Thorns also clinched a playoff spot with a 1-0 win over Angel City."
"In New Jersey, Gotham opened the scoring when Jaelin Howell scored her fourth goal of the season with a long-range strike in the 15th minute. Janine Sonis made it 1-1 in against the run of play with a deflected shot from inside the box in the 29th. After halftime, Racing took a 2-1 lead when rookie Sarah Weber slashed in a bouncing ball from six yards out in the 65th. But Lavelle had the last word when she curled a stunning direct free kick just inside the post to make it 2-2 from 20 yards out."
Gotham FC rallied to earn a 2-2 draw with Racing Louisville when Rose Lavelle converted a direct free kick in the 85th minute. Jaelin Howell opened the scoring in the 15th minute, and Janine Sonis equalized in the 29th. Racing took a 2-1 lead after Sarah Weber finished from six yards in the 65th minute before Lavelle’s late strike. Gotham clinched a playoff spot with one regular-season match remaining, marking a third straight postseason qualification. Portland also clinched a playoff berth after a 1-0 win over Angel City, with Olivia Moultrie scoring for the Thorns.
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