Bay FC v Gotham FC

NWSL

Full time

Bay FC

0–1

Gotham FC

Match events

Bay FCGotham FC

1st half

2'0–1
GoalGoal! Bay 0, Gotham FC 1. Midge Purce (Gotham FC) left footed shot from very close range to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Jaelin Howell with a headed pass following a corner.
Half-time0–1

2nd half

45'
SubstitutionSubstitution, Gotham FC. Bruninha replaces Midge Purce.
Yellow cardMaddie Moreau (Bay) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
60'
SubstitutionSubstitution, Bay. Taylor Huff replaces Cristiana Girelli.
76'
79'
SubstitutionSubstitution, Gotham FC. Andrea Kitahata replaces Sam Kerr.
81'
Yellow cardRose Lavelle (Gotham FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
SubstitutionSubstitution, Bay. Caroline Conti replaces Kennedy Fuller.
83'
SubstitutionSubstitution, Bay. Abby Dahlkemper replaces Joelle Anderson.
84'
87'
SubstitutionSubstitution, Gotham FC. Mandy Freeman replaces Guro Reiten.
87'
SubstitutionSubstitution, Gotham FC. Taryn Torres replaces Jaelin Howell.
SubstitutionSubstitution, Bay. Keira Barry replaces Maddie Moreau.
89'
90'+5'
SubstitutionSubstitution, Gotham FC. Sofia Cook replaces Rose Lavelle.
Full-time0–1

Highlights

1:19Bay FC vs. NJ/NY Gotham FC - Game HighlightsESPN0:53Midge Purce finds the back of the net for NJ/NY Gotham FCESPN1:00Kennedy Fuller slots in the goal for Bay FCESPN

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News and reaction

Match reportGotham to play NWSL semi at 5K seat Icahn Stadium due to shoddy home fieldDefending champions Gotham FC will host their NWSL semifinal match against the Kansas City Current at Icahn Stadium in New York City on Sunday, relocating the game from Sports Illustrated Stadium…ESPN22h ago

Match reportHow tunnel fits help NWSL players showcase their off-the-field personalitiesWhether it's a form of expression or a means of building a brand, NWSL players are taking advantage of the league's emphasis on pregame fashion.ESPN1d ago

Match report

Where to watch

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Match details

Date: Thursday 30 July 2026
Started: 12:00 pm AEDT
Venue: PayPal Park, San Jose, California
Competition: NWSL
Officials: Servando Berna Rico (Referee)

Form and ladder

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