Gotham ends Reign’s unbeaten streak in Seattle match

On Monday night, Gotham FC achieved a significant victory against the Seattle Reign, ending their seven-game unbeaten streak in the National Women’s Soccer League. The match took place at Lumen Field in Seattle, where Delanie Sheehan opened the scoring in the 41st minute. She capitalized on a rebound after her initial pass attempt was blocked, demonstrating persistence and skill. This goal provided Gotham with a crucial lead as they aimed to improve their standings in the league. Esther Gonzalez further solidified Gotham's advantage by scoring in the 85th minute. Her shot found the upper corner of the net, slipping past Reign goalkeeper Claudia Dickey, thanks to an assist from Yazmeen Ryan. This goal not only secured the win for Gotham but also highlighted their offensive capabilities as they sought to climb the league table. Despite a late attempt by Ji So-yun of the Reign to score in the 92nd minute, Gotham's goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger made a crucial save, ensuring the clean sheet. The victory allowed Gotham to move ahead of the Kansas City Current, placing them third in the league standings. In contrast, the Reign's loss leaves them below the playoff line with only six games remaining in the season. This outcome raises concerns for the Reign as they strive to secure a playoff spot, while Gotham's performance boosts their confidence as they continue their pursuit of a strong finish in the league.