Seattle Reign Faces Gotham FC in Crucial NWSL Showdown

HARRISON, New Jersey — Seattle Reign FC will visit Gotham FC today at 1 PM PT in a pivotal NWSL matchup. The stakes are incredibly high, as only one point separates the two teams in the standings with just four games remaining in the regular season.

A win for Seattle would substantially improve their playoff chances, pushing them up to third place. Meanwhile, a loss could drop them to sixth place, raising the pressure ahead of the postseason. Both teams last met on opening day, ending in a 1-1 draw after Emeri Adames scored for the Reign just two minutes after coming on as a substitute.

Seattle is coming off a comeback win against North Carolina, overcoming a 1-0 deficit to clinch a 2-1 victory. On the other hand, Gotham is also riding a wave of momentum after defeating the Portland Thorns 3-0 in their most recent match. Gotham also faced a midweek game against the Washington Spirit, which ended in a 0-0 stalemate.

As for injuries, the Reign will be without Lynn Biyendolo, Ryanne Brown, Veronica Latsko, and Cassie Miller. Gotham has listed Tierna Davidson, Geyse, Gabi Portilho, Ella Stevens, and Taryn Torres as unavailable for today’s match.

This match will be officiated by referee Elvis Osmanovic, supported by assistant referees Sarah Gaddes and Christian Little. The game will be broadcast live on Fox 13+ and NWSL+, allowing fans to follow the action closely. Highlights will also be posted throughout the match.

As the playoffs approach, both teams know the significance of today’s game. Fans can join the conversation in the Discord gamethread to share their thoughts and support their teams.