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Gotham FC WDLWW 1
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Seattle Reign FC WLWDW 0
  • Jordyn Bugg 4' OG
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Shield-winners Gotham narrowly sneak past Reign in quarterfinals

Seattle Reign FC defender Jordyn Bugg's fourth-minute own goal handed Gotham FC a 1-0 victory in the quarterfinals of the NWSL playoffs on Sunday.

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
11/1/26 vs Utah Royals W 2-0 NWSL
10/25/26 @ Orlando Pride W 2-1 NWSL
10/17/26 @ Washington Spirit L 0-1 NWSL
10/4/26 vs Angel City FC D 1-1 NWSL
9/25/26 vs Chicago Stars FC W 3-1 NWSL
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Team Stats

SEA GFC
7
Fouls
11
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
3
Offsides
2
2
Corner Kicks
5
0
Saves
3
45.7
Possession
54.3
11
SHOTS
5
3
ON GOAL
0
30
On Target %
0
0
Penalty Goals
0
0
Penalty Kicks Taken
0
268
Accurate Passes
336
367
Passes
432
70
Pass Completion %
80
3
Accurate Crosses
3
14
Crosses
17
20
Cross %
20
52
Long Balls
61
16
Accurate Long Balls
29
30
Long Balls %
50
1
Blocked Shots
2
14
Effective Tackles
11
26
Tackles
18
50
Tackle %
60
14
Interceptions
15
20
Effective Clearances
18
20
Clearances
18

Highlights

00:50 Jordyn Bugg scores own goal Watch on ESPN

Head to Head

GFC leads series 3-0-2

GFC Last 5 matchups SEA
  1. 2 2024 NWSL FT 2024-09-17 @ SEA 0
  2. 1 2025 NWSL FT 2025-03-16 @ SEA 1
  3. 0 2025 NWSL FT 2025-10-05 @ GFC 0
  4. 2 2026 NWSL FT 2026-05-16 @ SEA 0
  5. 3 2026 NWSL FT 2026-07-18 @ GFC 2

Lineups

Confirmed

GFC · 4-3-3

  1. Ann-Katrin BergerG303
  2. Tierna DavidsonCD-L151
  3. Jess CarterCD-R27
  4. Guro ReitenLB18
  5. Mandy FreemanRB221
  6. Rose LavelleCM16
  7. Denise O'SullivanLM51
  8. Jaelin HowellRM7
  9. Sam KerrF20
  10. Jaedyn ShawLF102
  11. Midge PurceRF23

Substitutes

  1. Sofia CookSUB21
  2. Talia SommerSUB14
  3. Meredith SpeckSUB25
  4. Savannah McCaskillSUB13
  5. Olivia WingateSUB29
  6. Andrea KitahataSUB24
  7. Taryn TorresSUB8
  8. Shelby HoganSUB1
  9. Leila OuahabiSUB4

SEA · 4-3-3

  1. Claudia DickeyG1
  2. Jordyn BuggCD-L231
  3. Phoebe McClernonCD-R21
  4. Sofia HuertaLB112
  5. Madison CurryRB24
  6. Sam MezaCM20
  7. Jess FishlockLM1014
  8. Ainsley McCammonRM16
  9. Mia FishelF1911
  10. Maddie MercadoLF211
  11. Nérilia MondésirRF30

Substitutes

  1. Brittany RatcliffeSUB131
  2. Shae HolmesSUB25
  3. Ryanne BrownSUB22
  4. Holly WardSUB12
  5. Angharad James-TurnerSUB8
  6. Emily MasonSUB14
  7. Sally MentiSUB171
  8. Cassie MillerSUB38
  9. Emeri AdamesSUB7

NWSL News

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Video Washington Spirit return to NWSL Championship for third straight year Jeff Kassouf breaks down why Trinity Rodman and the Spirit believe they're better prepared to win it all after falling short in the past two finals. ESPN Jenna Pel Washington Spirit on verge of realizing Michele Kang's dream of NWSL dominance The Washington Spirit have been comeback queens all season, and they were again on Saturday, beating Utah 2-1 to reach the NWSL Championship. Video Washington Spirit vs. Utah Royals - Game Highlights Watch the Game Highlights from Washington Spirit vs. Utah Royals, 11/14/2026 News Jeff Kassouf Washington Spirit edge Utah Royals to reach 3rd straight NWSL Championship The Washington Spirit will play in the NWSL Championship for a third straight season next week -- this time on home soil.