HARRISON, NJ (Friday, July 19, 2024) – NJ/NY Gotham FC will play its first match of the NWSL x LIGA MX Femenil Summer Cup on Saturday, July 20 against the Chicago Red Stars (5 p.m. ET, CBS Sports).
The two clubs are in Group D for the summer tournament, which also includes the Washington Spirit and Chivas de Guadalajara of LIGA MX Femenil. The Summer Cup is the NWSL’s first-ever international club tournament that takes place during the 2024 Olympic window. The tournament features all 14 NWSL clubs and six teams from LIGA MX.
Saturday’s match will be the first for Group D in the tournament. Gotham FC and Chicago previously faced off in the NWSL regular season on May 19, in which Gotham FC won 2-1. In the game, forward Lynn Williams made NWSL history by scoring her 79th goal in all competitions. Additionally, forward Ella Stevens scored the game-winning goal at the death against her former club to secure the win at home.
Before the international break, Gotham FC picked up three points at Angel City FC on July 6. Midfielder Rose Lavelle scored her fifth goal of the season and midfielder Delanie Sheehan scored her first regular-season goal at the game. On the other side, Chicago also won 1-0 before the break against the Houston Dash.
Gotham FC Summer Cup Schedule - Group D
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