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A newsletter covering all things Gotham FC! 🦇 By
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We're so excited to be launching The Bat Signal, a new newsletter by
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@ajsportstat.bsky.social
bringing you match recaps, data-driven soccer analysis, and weekly updates on everything Gotham FC! Subscribe here:
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11 months ago
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Gotham FC has signed decorated Florida State University forward and U.S. youth international Jordynn Dudley to a multi-year contract through 2028
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FIFA Champions Cup Preview is out now! We break down everything you need to know ahead of Gotham's semi-final game in the inaugural FIFA Women's Champions Cup on Wednesday.
thebatsignal.beehiiv.com/p/fifa-women...
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FIFA Women’s Champions Cup Preview
The Bats compete to conquer the world.
https://thebatsignal.beehiiv.com/p/fifa-women-s-champions-cup-preview
2 days ago
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Michael Cardamone
6 days ago
The 25-26 CONCACAF W Champions Cup knockout rounds will be held at Estadio Hidalgo, the home of Pachuca.
#GothamFC
will face Club America in one semi-final while the Washington Spirit will play Pachuca in the other. The semis are scheduled for May 20 with the final and 3rd place game on May 23
#NWSL
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10 days ago
Gotham FC has signed University of California and U.S. youth international goalkeeper Teagan Wy to a contract through the 2028 season, the club announced Friday Wy, 21, will join Gotham for its preseason training in Spain ahead of the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup in London
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11 days ago
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13 days ago
It appears that
#GothamFC
will play a behind closed doors friendly against Bayern Munich tomorrow in Spain as part of their FIFA Champions Cup preparations.
#NWSL
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17 days ago
📰
#GothamFC
has exercised its option to recall Princess Ademiluyi and Stella Nyamekye from their loans at Fort Lauderdale United FC ahead of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup. The club has added former Santa Clara University defender/midfielder Kat Jordan as a non-roster invitee.
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18 days ago
Gotham FC has signed Stanford University and U.S. youth international forward Andrea Kitahata through the 2026 season, the club announced Thursday in partnership with Dove.
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21 days ago
Some
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preseason updates: The team arrived in Spain on Saturday to begin prep ahead of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup. For the next 3 weeks, the club will train at the Sotogrande Football Center, including closed-door scrimmages against “high-quality European competition.”
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24 days ago
Gotham FC has acquired veteran midfielder Savannah McCaskill from San Diego Wave FC in exchange for $175,000 in intraleague transfer funds
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Championship recap is out now! Gotham FC are two-time NWSL champions!! We break down what gave the Bats the edge in a gritty match against their budding rivals and why we think this is the best club in the league.
thebatsignal.beehiiv.com/p/defense-wi...
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Defense wins championships
GOTHAM FC ARE YOUR 2025 NWSL CHAMPIONS!!!!!!
https://thebatsignal.beehiiv.com/p/defense-wins-championships
about 1 month ago
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about 2 months ago
Two-time NWSL champion and free agent Midge Purce has agreed to a new contract with Gotham FC through the 2026 season, the club announced Friday in partnership with Dove.
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about 2 months ago
📰 Ella Stevens to depart
#GothamFC
as a free agent, Midge Purce remains in discussions with the team, and Geyse returns to ManU after loan period. Read more on Gotham's roster updates and my thoughts:
jennassources.substack.com/p/ella-steve...
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Ella Stevens Departs Gotham FC and Other Team Roster Updates
Gotham FC has announced its end-of-season roster decisions, let's get into it.
https://jennassources.substack.com/p/ella-stevens-departs-gotham-fc-and?publication_id=2453350&utm_campaign=email-post-title&r=17uyrt&utm_medium=email
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NWSL Analytics
2 months ago
Washington Spirit 0 : 1 NJ/NY Gotham FC ▫ Interceptions: 10 - 17 ▫ Challenges: 5 - 7 ▫ Clearances: 21 - 20 ▫ Recoveries: 43 - 47 ▫ Blocked Passes: 9 - 3 ▫ Tackles: 20 - 16 #WASvNJY
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NWSL Analytics
2 months ago
Washington Spirit 0 : 1 NJ/NY Gotham FC ▫ Passes into final 1/3: 28 - 24 ▫ Passes in final 1/3: 51 - 50 ▫ Passes into opp. box: 5 - 10 #WASvNJY
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NWSL Analytics
2 months ago
Washington Spirit: 0 (0.49 xG) vs NJ/NY Gotham FC: 1 (0.39 xG) #WASvNJY | #ThatsTheSpirit | #GothamFC | #NWSL | 🤖⚽
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CHAMPIONNNNSSSSSSS!!!!!! 🏆🦇🏆🦇🏆🦇🏆🦇🏆🦇🏆🦇
2 months ago
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2 months ago
Starting lineups for tonight
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2 months ago
Final
#NWSL
availability report of the year
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Semifinals recap is out now! Gotham FC beat the Orlando Pride 1-0 in regulation time to secure their spot in the 2025 NWSL Championship game. We break down what to make of this performance and what it could mean for Gotham's matchup against the Spirit.
thebatsignal.beehiiv.com/p/semifinals...
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Semifinals recap: Smash and f*cking grab
The Bats are headed to the Championship!!!!!
https://thebatsignal.beehiiv.com/p/semifinals-recap-smash-and-f-cking-grab
2 months ago
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NWSL
2 months ago
She’s the Reale deal. Introducing your 2025 Rookie of the Year, presented by Ally, Lilly Reale.
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Sonnett, Lilly, Rose, Jaedyn, JAELIN!!
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2 months ago
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WE’RE IN THE SHIPPPPP
2 months ago
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2 months ago
Here’s this afternoon’s
#GothamFC
starting XI. Only one change from last week but it’s a big one. Esther returns to the starting lineup for the first time in over a month, replacing Sarah Schupansky.
#NWSL
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2 months ago
Tomorrow’s availability report
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Quarterfinals recap is out now! We break down the Bats' incredibly disciplined performance on a cold Sunday afternoon that saw them pulling off the first 8 seed vs. 1 seed playoffs upset in league history.
thebatsignal.beehiiv.com/p/quarterfin...
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Quarterfinals recap: Discipline
AHHHHHHHHHH!!!
https://thebatsignal.beehiiv.com/p/quarterfinals-recap-discipline
2 months ago
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WE’RE IN THE SEMIIIISSSSSSSSSSS
3 months ago
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3 months ago
Here’s this afternoon’s
#GothamFC
starting XI. Bruninha, Reale, and Portilho all come back in after coming off the bench last week. And Sarah Schupansky returns to the starting XI for the first time since September 7. Will be interesting to see who plays at the 9, maybe Jaedyn Shaw?
#NWSL
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Week 26 recap is out now! Gotham FC had a weird one for their last match of the 2025 regular season. We talk about what to read into and what not to read into as the team gears up for its toughest challenge yet.
thebatsignal.beehiiv.com/p/week-26-re...
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Week 26 recap: The end is near
Gotham ends the 2025 regular season with a whimper.
https://thebatsignal.beehiiv.com/p/week-26-recap-the-end-is-near
3 months ago
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3 months ago
#KCvGFC
NWSL Playoff Availability Report KC Current SEI/ML: Alana Cook, Vanessa DiBernardo, Clare Gagne OUT: Michelle Cooper (Foot), Kristen Hamilton (Hip) QUESTIONABLE: Temwa Chawinga Gotham FC OUT: Tierna Davidson (SEI), Geyse (knee), Taryn Torres (SEI) QUESTIONABLE: Esther González (hip)
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Jenna Tonelli
3 months ago
INBOX: Gotham FC midfielder Jaedyn Shaw has signed a contract extension through the 2029 season.
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3 months ago
NWSL DECISION DAY AVAILABILITY REPORTS
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Week 25 recap is out now! Gotham FC is back in the playoffs after a tough 2-2 draw against Racing Louisville. We talk through what the Bats did right in this match and what we hope they're focusing on as they approach the post-season.
thebatsignal.beehiiv.com/p/week-25-re...
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Week 25 recap: Errors
The Bats crawl their way back to the playoffs.
https://thebatsignal.beehiiv.com/p/week-25-recap-errors
3 months ago
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Cloud 9 | Gotham FC Supporters
3 months ago
Despite what anyone may write in the New York Post, trans people belong everywhere, including the NWSL.
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NWSL
3 months ago
It all ends here. One more ticket to punch. 🎟️
#NWSLDecisionDay
Read more here:
bit.ly/3WLiyH1
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Soccer over Gotham Podcast
3 months ago
🚨 GOTHAM FC NEWS 🏆
#GothamFC
is set to meet Brazil’s powerhouse, Corinthians, in the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup! 📍 Location: London, England 🗓️ Date: The final phase will be held from January 28 – February 1, 2026.
www.forbes.com/sites/asifbu...
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Gotham FC To Meet Brazil’s Corinthians In FIFA Women’s Champions Cup
CONCACAF champions Gotham FC will face the new South American champions, Corinthians of Brazil, at the first-ever FIFA Women’s Champions Cup in London next year.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/asifburhan/2025/10/18/gotham-fc-to-meet-brazils-corinthians-in-fifa-womens-champions-cup/
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NWSL Analytics
3 months ago
NJ/NY Gotham FC 2 : 2 Racing Louisville FC ▫ Interceptions: 5 - 9 ▫ Challenges: 5 - 19 ▫ Clearances: 18 - 35 ▫ Recoveries: 34 - 42 ▫ Blocked Passes: 4 - 3 ▫ Tackles: 11 - 16 #NJYvLOU
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NWSL Analytics
3 months ago
NJ/NY Gotham FC 2 : 2 Racing Louisville FC ▫ Passes into final 1/3: 47 - 17 ▫ Passes in final 1/3: 92 - 19 ▫ Passes into opp. box: 8 - 8 #NJYvLOU
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NWSL Analytics
3 months ago
NJ/NY Gotham FC: 2 (1.54 xG) vs Racing Louisville FC: 2 (0.72 xG) #NJYvLOU | #GothamFC | #RacingLou | #NWSL | 🤖⚽
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90+6’ Final Gotham FC 2-2 Racing Louisville Through to the playoffs!
3 months ago
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46’ We’re back!! Tune back in on NWSL+!
3 months ago
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45+4’ Halftime Gotham FC 1-1 Racing Louisville
3 months ago
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1’ We’re off! Follow along on NWSL+! Let’s go Bats 🦇🦇🦇
3 months ago
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Jenna Tonelli
3 months ago
Today’s
#GothamFC
availability report: OUT: Ann-Katrin Berger (knee), Tierna Davidson (SEl - knee), Geyse (knee), Esther Gonzalez (hip), Ella Stevens (knee), Taryn Torres (SEI - knee) QUESTIONABLE: None INTERNATIONAL DUTY: Mak Whitham (USA U17)
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#GFCvLOU
NWSL Availability Report Gotham SEI: Davidson, Torres OUT: Ann-Katrin Berger (knee), Geyse (knee), Ella Stevens (knee) INTL: Mak Whitham (USA U17) Racing Lou SEI/ML: Sekany, K Wright OUT: Uchenna Kanu (Knee), Jordan Baggett (Excused), Savannah DeMelo (Illness), Makenna Morris (Lower Leg)
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Week 24 recap is out now! Gotham FC suffered a brutal 2-0 loss to the shield winners Saturday evening as the playoff push continues. We talk through what made the Bats so helpless against the Current, as well as where they could have done better.
thebatsignal.beehiiv.com/p/week-24-re...
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Week 24 recap: Dismantled
A battle between two play styles.
https://thebatsignal.beehiiv.com/p/week-24-recap-dismantled
3 months ago
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Reale, Sonnett, Lavelle, and Shaw get the call! 📞 🏟️
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3 months ago
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NWSL Analytics
4 months ago
Kansas City Current 2 : 0 NJ/NY Gotham FC ▫ Interceptions: 11 - 10 ▫ Challenges: 4 - 1 ▫ Clearances: 24 - 22 ▫ Recoveries: 54 - 49 ▫ Blocked Passes: 13 - 8 ▫ Tackles: 27 - 23 #KCvNJY
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NWSL Analytics
4 months ago
Kansas City Current 2 : 0 NJ/NY Gotham FC ▫ Passes into final 1/3: 20 - 29 ▫ Passes in final 1/3: 29 - 58 ▫ Passes into opp. box: 6 - 8 #KCvNJY
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NWSL Analytics
4 months ago
Kansas City Current: 2 (0.69 xG) vs NJ/NY Gotham FC: 0 (0.4 xG) #KCvNJY | #KCBABY | #GothamFC | #NWSL | 🤖⚽
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