Gary Gibson
Producer
10/24/2024
Gotham FC dominated the match against Orlando Pride, securing a 3-1 victory. The home team took an early lead through Sam Hiatt before Orlando Pride equalized with a penalty kick. However, Gotham FC regained control of the game, scoring a goal right before half, and an early goal in the second half to seal the win. Despite Orlando's efforts to create chances, Gotham's strong defense and clinical finishing proved too much to handle.
Orlando had dominated the regular season. Dropping their first match just a week ago using a heavily rotated squad in Portland. No team has gotten the better of Orlando's best 11 and they were out to get back to their winning ways.
Gotham was able to stifle Orlando's attack and impose their style. Mainly through the efforts of defensive midfielder Nealy Martin and 14th center back pairing of the season Jess Carter and Sam Hiatt.
Orlando were not themselves.

Could be because of the stout defending of Carter and Hiatt.

Or it could be because of the unsung hero Nealy Martin handling her business against the GOAT, Marta.

Or because Rose Lavelle was everywhere doing everything.

Or some random factor. Does it count that Emily Sonnett didn't get a yellow card in a match she couldn't play because of yellow card accumulation?

Either way. Gotham got their first win against a top four team (Orlando, KC, Washington).
Best season in club history continues. Just keeps getting better. With 1 game to go, who is going to get the golden boot?
9:30 11/2-24
Gotham FC will face a tough test on the road as they take on the Utah Royals. The Royals have faced some road bumps in their first season and are currently in 10th place and out of playoff contention. But as Gotham fans know, just because you are at or near the bottom does not mean you are not coming to fight. They are playing for their roster spots under a new coach appointed this week.
Gotham (unbeaten in 7) will need to be at their best to secure a victory. They are playing to stay hot before reaching the playoffs. A win can determine which side of the playoff bracket they are on. The matchup between the two teams promises to be an exciting one, with both sides looking to make a statement in the league standings.
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