HARRISON, NJ (Thursday, August 1, 2024) – NJ/NY Gotham FC hosts Chivas de Guadalajara Femenilin the final group match for the NWSL x LIGA MX Femenil Summer Cup. The match will kickoff at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, Aug. 2 at Red Bull Arena. Fans can tune into CBS Sports Network or Paramount+.
Last Sunday, Gotham FC defeated the Washington Spirit 1-0. Midfielder Yazmeen Ryan converted a penalty kick to help the club pick up three points. Going into Friday, Gotham FC currently leads Group D with five points. Additionally, Friday’s match marks the first all-time meeting between the two clubs.
Chivas currently sit in third in the group with three points. After losing to the Spirit 2-1 in the team’s first match, Chivas bounced back and defeated the Chicago Red Stars 1-0. Chivas’ Gabriela Valenzuela scored the game’s lone goal and picked up three points against Chicago.
The two clubs are in Group D for the summer tournament, which also includes Chicago and Washington. 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 the six teams from LIGA MX.
Gotham FC Summer Cup Schedule - Group D
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