Gotham FC Closes Homestand In opposition to Utah Royals

JERSEY CITY, N.J. (Aug. 22, 2025) – After opening its Concacaf W Champions Cup title protection with a midweek victory, Gotham FC shifts its focus again to league play Saturday because it wraps up a three-match NWSL homestand in opposition to the Utah Royals. Kickoff is about for 7:30 p.m. ET at Sports Illustrated Stadium, with protection on ION.

Gotham FC (5-6-5, 20 factors) sits in a three-way tie for eighth place with the North Carolina Courage and Angel City FC. A win Saturday might carry the membership to seventh, above Racing Louisville, relying on different outcomes. Gotham enters the match coming off a 2-1 loss to the Houston Dash during which Houston netted the game-winner in second-half stoppage time. Forward Esther González scored her eleventh aim of the season, reclaiming the NWSL Golden Boot lead.

Utah (1-11-4, 7 factors) enters Week 17 on the backside of the standings, with the Royals’ final win earned on April 18. The membership is coming off a scoreless draw in opposition to Angel City and has managed two attracts in its final three video games, whereas shedding 5 of its final seven. Utah is winless on the street this season, holding a league-worst 0-5-2 report away from residence.

Saturday marks the eleventh all-time assembly between the 2 golf equipment in NWSL competitors, with Gotham holding a 4-5-1 report. At residence, Gotham is 2-1-1 in opposition to Utah. The groups final met in June, when Gotham claimed a 3-0 victory at America First Field.

Following Saturday’s match, Gotham will journey to face reigning NWSL champion Orlando Pride on Friday, Aug. 29, at Inter&Co Stadium.

Key Points:

• Gotham FC has gained all three conferences with Utah for the reason that Royals returned to the NWSL in 2024, outscoring them 8-1 in these matches.
• Gotham FC has scored within the opening quarter-hour of all three matches in opposition to the Royals since their return, holding a lead for 243 of the 270 minutes (90.0%).
• Gotham FC gained all 4 weekend matches after taking part in Champions Cup midweek final season, doing so by an mixture rating of 11-3.
• Gabi Portilho arrange Esther González for her NWSL-leading eleventh aim of the common season on Sunday, the third time Portilho has assisted an Esther aim within the 2025 common season. The solely participant within the NWSL with extra assists to a single teammate in 2025 is Sarah Schupansky, who has 4 assists for Esther.