Gotham FC Aims to Bounce Back Against ASFAR in Third-Place Match

LONDON (Jan. 31, 2026) - Gotham FC will look to close out its FIFA Women’s Champions Cup campaign on a positive note when it faces Moroccan side ASFAR in Sunday’s third-place match.

Kickoff is set for 2:45 p.m. GMT (9:45 a.m. ET) at Arsenal Stadium, with the match streaming live and free on the CBS Sports Golazo Network.

Gotham narrowly missed a spot in the final of the inaugural intercontinental competition on Wednesday, falling 1-0 to Corinthians despite controlling much of the match. Gotham outshot Corinthians 21-9 but was unable to convert its chances, as a late goal from Corinthians captain Gabi Zanotti proved decisive.

ASFAR also comes into Sunday’s match following a semifinal loss, suffering a 6-0 defeat to European champions Arsenal on Wednesday. Trailing 3-0 within the opening 21 minutes, ASFAR struggled to generate sustained attacking pressure as Arsenal’s quality dictated the contest.

Following Sunday’s match, Gotham will break before resuming preseason preparations in mid-February ahead of the 2026 NWSL regular season.

Key Points:

• Gotham FC will look to secure its first victory in FIFA Women’s Champions Cup play on Sunday in just its second match of the tournament.
• Gotham controlled possession in Wednesday’s semifinal against Corinthians, holding 66% of the ball over the course of the match.
• Midfielder Jaedyn Shaw led all players in Wednesday’s semifinal against Corinthians with five shots on goal.