HARRISON, NJ (Saturday, September 21, 2024) – NJ/NY Gotham FC will play host the Utah Royals on Sunday, Sept. 22 (1 p.m. ET, ESPN2). 

Gotham FC returns to NWSL action after a quick midweek clash with C.F. Monterrey Rayadas in the Concacaf W Champions Cup, the clubs drew 0-0.

In Gotham FC’s last NWSL matchup, the team defeated the Seattle Reign 2-0. Midfielder Delanie Sheehan and forward Esther both secured goals en route to Gotham FC’s victory.

For Utah, its last match resulted in a 2-1 defeat to the San Diego Wave. After giving up two goals within the first ten minutes, the Royals cut the deficit in the 59th minute with a goal from Cloe Lacasse, but could not find the equalizer before the full time whistle blew. 

Utah currently sits 13th in the NWSL, 10 points out of a spot in the 2024 NWSL Playoffs. 

This will be the first matchup between the two clubs this NWSL season, its next game against one another will take place November 1st to close out the regular season for both clubs.  

Key Notes

• This will be the first meeting between the Utah Royals and Gotham FC since Utah’s return to NWSL play this year. Gotham FC has won 11 of its last 15 regular season matches (D2, L2) and now sits on 40 points through 20games. The only reigning champion with more points after 20 matches of a season was the Courage in 2017 (42) after having relocated after winning the 2016 title as Western New York Flash.
• Gotham FC has allowed multiple goals only three times all regular season, tied for the fewest such games in the NWSL in 2024 (Orlando). Only three teams in league history have gone a full season al- lowing just three multi-goal games all year: Houston in 2023, North Carolina in 2018 and Seattle in 2014.

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