"New York City on Monday celebrated Gotham FC's capture of its second National Women's Soccer League championship in three years, with a procession for the players in Manhattan and the presentation of the keys to the city. Members of the team were greeted by cheering fans as they traveled to City Hall on top of double-decker buses on a stretch of Broadway where champion athletes and other notable figures have long been feted with ticker-tape parades. The procession culminated with a ceremony where Mayor Eric Adams handed out large gold keys to the players."
"Rose Lavelle, whose goal in the 80th minute was the only score in Saturday night's 1-0 win over the Washington Spirit, thanked her teammates, the fans, and the team's leadership and staff for making their championship dream a reality. "We're the ones on the field who get to do the job, but to win a championship, it literally takes every last person" in the organization, Lavelle said as the crowd repeatedly screamed "MVP!" referencing her winning that honor in the title match. "When you get to do what you love with people you love, it makes the journey much sweeter," she said."
Gotham FC secured its second National Women's Soccer League championship in three years with a 1-0 victory over the Washington Spirit. The team rode double-decker buses to City Hall for a Manhattan procession and received large gold keys to the city from Mayor Eric Adams. Rose Lavelle scored in the 80th minute and credited teammates, fans, and staff, noting championships require every person in the organization. Coach Juan Carlos Amoros led an upset run that included road wins over top-seeded Kansas City Current and defending champion Orlando Pride. Gotham became the first eighth-seed to win the NWSL title and plays home games in Harrison, N.J.
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