Gary Gibson
Producer
03/22/24
Gotham FC News: Week of March 17th, 2024
This week has been busy for Gotham FC, both on and off the field. Here's a quick recap of the top stories:
Leadership Group Announced: The team revealed their Leadership Group for the 2024 season. This group of veteran players, including Crystal Dunn, McCall Zerboni, Lynn Williams, Kelley O'Hara, Michelle Betos, and Tierna Davidson, will be responsible for representing and guiding the team throughout the year and will be sharing Captain duties. https://www.gothamfc.com/news_article/show/1304713
Summer Cup Participation Confirmed: Get ready for some international competition! Gotham FC announced they'll be participating in the upcoming NWSL x LIGA MX Summer Cup. https://www.gothamfc.com/news_article/show/1304619
Challenge Cup Ends in Disappointment: Gotham FC fell short in the NWSL Challenge Cup, losing their 2024 opening match 1-0 to the San Diego Wave. https://www.fotmob.com/matches/njny-gotham-fc-vs-san-diego-wave-fc/eueq8ayg#4415822
GothamNT gets grouped: The GothamNT will face CAF Qualifier Morocco or Zambia, Germany and Australia in Group B at the 2024 Olympic Women's Soccer Tournament taking place from July 25-Aug. 10 in seven cities and at seven venues throughout France. https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2024/03/us-womens-national-team-draw-morocco-or-zambia-germany-and-australia-for-2024-paris-olympics#:~:text=CHICAGO%20(March%2020%2C%202024),at%20seven%20venues%20throughout%20France.
GothamNT gets a home game: The U.S. women's national team's path to the Olympics has one more game added to the schedule. The USWNT will face Mexico on July 13 at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, NJ in a penultimate send-off game. U.S. Soccer has plans to announce details of the official Olympic Send-Off match in the near future. https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/uswnt-set-to-play-mexico-in-pre-olympic-friendly-at-red-bull-arena-in-preparation-for-paris/
NEW PODCAST! On the episode, Ruby, Noela, and Gary discuss all the news above and recap the challenge cup and previewing Portland Thorns. https://open.spotify.com/show/27YcPeWrDrFvClh56TFMgH
Looking Ahead:
All eyes are now on the regular NWSL season, which kicks off this Sunday away at the Portland Thorns. Live on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes. ESPN+ app.
Keep an eye out for further news and updates from Gotham FC!