The National Women’s Soccer League Returns with Thrilling First Weekend of Action: Gotham FC Takes Home Four-Goal Victory over Racing Louisville

The National Women’s Soccer League resumed on Saturday with four games taking place across the US. Gotham FC kicked off the day with a 2-0 road victory against Racing Louisville, extending their unbeaten streak to 10 matches. Washington Spirit and San Diego Wave ended in a 1-1 draw, while Orlando Pride settled for a goalless draw against North Carolina. In the final game of the day, Houston Dash and Angel City FC ended in a goalless draw after Jane Campbell saved a penalty.

Croix Bethune was named the player of the night after scoring a 96th-minute equalizer for Washington Spirit in front of a record crowd of 19,897 fans. Ella Stevens sealed all three points for Gotham with a crisp one-time finish, becoming the first player this season to score in three straight regular-season road games.

Looking at the current standings, Orlando Pride is currently in second place followed by Washington Spirit, who are just one point behind in third. Gotham FC is in fourth place, trailing by three points but with a game in hand. North Carolina Courage, Racing Louisville, and San Diego Wave occupy the seventh, eighth, and ninth spots respectively, with Houston Dash sitting just above Angel City FC in tenth place.

Next on the schedule is an eagerly anticipated derby on Sunday as Seattle Reign (13th) host their rivals Portland Thorns (fifth). Later that day, Bay FC (12th) will welcome Utah Royals to town for another thrilling match.