"When Rose Lavelle won the World Cup with the US in 2019, she did so by scoring the decisive goal. Six years, three club transfers, and nearly 100 national team caps later, she secured her first NWSL title in similar style. The playmaker made the difference for Gotham FC in a tense final on Saturday, taking advantage of a rare scoring chance and placing her shot to the far corner in a 1-0 victory over the Washington Spirit."
"Gotham has now won two of the last three NWSL Championships, with Lavelle having been on the wrong side of the club's first triumph over the Seattle Reign in 2023. On that occasion, Gotham was an undeniable underdog, clinching a playoff berth on the final day and riding the mid-season acquisition of World Cup champion Esther Gonzalez to a surprising title."
Rose Lavelle delivered the decisive goal to win the NWSL Championship as Gotham FC defeated the Washington Spirit 1-0. Gotham claimed its second title in three seasons after a tense final defined by rare attacking moments. Gotham entered the playoffs as the eighth seed following a four-game losing streak that sank the club late in the regular season. Summer signing Jaedyn Shaw became a rallying figure with a defiant slogan that energized the club. Several high-profile winter arrivals, including Lavelle, aimed to build a dynasty but missed significant time in 2024 due to injuries and limited availability.
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