HARRISON, NJ (Saturday, October 19, 2024) –. NJ/NY Gotham FC will host the Orlando Pride in the club’s last NWSL regular-season home match on Sunday, Oct. 20 at 5 p.m. ET (ESPN, ESPN+, ESPN Deportes).
In Gotham FC's most recent regular-season match, the team secured a 2-0 victory over the Chicago Red Stars. Both goals came in the final minutes, with forward Lynn Williams converting a penalty in the 87th minute, followed by forward Esther sealing the win with a goal in stoppage time at the 97th minute.
With Esther’s goal, she added to her team-leading tally with seven scores this season. Forward Ella Stevens and midfielder Rose Lavelle are close behind with six goals.
Gotham FC is on a 10-game unbeaten run across all competitions, with their last defeat coming from this week's opponent, Orlando Pride. Gotham FC is aiming to extend its strong home performance. The team has achieved multiple four-game winning streaks at home this season, including the current one, which they hope to stretch to five. Before the 2024 NWSL regular season, the club had never gone on a four-game home winning streak.
For Orlando, the team is coming off its first loss of the NWSL regular season, falling to the Portland Thorns 2-0. Midfielder Morgan Weaver scored early in the 14th minute with the second goal coming from forward Christine Sinclaire in the 55th minute en route to the Thorn’s victory.
Orlando is placed first in the NWSL standings with 57 points, and have clinched the top placement for the 2024 NWSL Playoffs.
Gotham FC is currently in third place, tied on points with second-placed Washington Spirit at 50 points. A Gotham FC victory combined with a Washington Spirit loss would propel Gotham FC into second place in the 2024 NWSL Playoffs.
The most recent matchup between the two clubs took place on September 1, with Orlando securing a 2-0 victory.
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