North Carolina Courage v Gotham FC

NWSL

Full time

North Carolina Courage

1–2

Gotham FC

Match events

North Carolina CourageGotham FC

1st half

8'0–1
GoalGoal! North Carolina Courage 0, Gotham FC 1. Jordynn Dudley (Gotham FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Sam Kerr.
Half-time0–1

2nd half

GoalGoal! North Carolina Courage 1, Gotham FC 1. Natalia Staude (North Carolina Courage) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner following a corner.
69'1–1
SubstitutionSubstitution, North Carolina Courage. Carly Wickenheiser replaces Vilde Bøe Risa.
69'
SubstitutionSubstitution, North Carolina Courage. Dani Weatherholt replaces Feli Rauch.
69'
69'
SubstitutionSubstitution, Gotham FC. Taryn Torres replaces Guro Reiten.
81'
SubstitutionSubstitution, Gotham FC. Bruninha replaces Midge Purce.
81'
SubstitutionSubstitution, Gotham FC. Savannah McCaskill replaces Denise O'Sullivan.
Yellow cardDani Weatherholt (North Carolina Courage) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
88'
SubstitutionSubstitution, North Carolina Courage. Bia Gomes replaces Gianna Paul.
90'+1'
SubstitutionSubstitution, North Carolina Courage. Chioma Okafor replaces Evelyn Ijeh.
90'+1'
90'+1'1–2
GoalGoal! North Carolina Courage 1, Gotham FC 2. Jordynn Dudley (Gotham FC) with an attempt from very close range to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Rose Lavelle.
90'+5'
Yellow cardTierna Davidson (Gotham FC) is shown the yellow card.
90'+7'
SubstitutionSubstitution, Gotham FC. Talia Sommer replaces Jaedyn Shaw.
Full-time1–2

Highlights

1:19North Carolina Courage vs. NJ/NY Gotham FC - Game HighlightsESPN0:31Jordynn Dudley scores goal for NJ/NY Gotham FCESPN0:29Natalia Staude scores in the 69'ESPN0:57Jordynn Dudley scores in the 90 + 1'ESPN

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News and reaction

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Match report

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Match details

Date: Sunday 20 September 2026
Started: 8:30 am AEDT
Venue: WakeMed Soccer Park, Cary, North Carolina
Competition: NWSL
Officials: John Matto (Referee)

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