Gotham FC, Utah Royals, Guro Reiten, Jaedyn Shaw and Ann-Katrin Berger
1 November 2026
Gotham FC secured their first NWSL Shield with a 2-0 victory over Utah Royals, finishing three points ahead of San Diego Wave. The club also recorded its 18th league victory of the season, a new team record.
Guro Reiten opened the scoring before Jaedyn Shaw added a late second goal. Gotham needed only a draw to secure the regular-season title but completed the campaign with another victory. Having won the 2025 NWSL Championship and the Challenge Cup in June, Gotham now hold all three domestic trophies heading into the playoffs.
Why It Matters
Gotham enter the playoffs as regular-season champions seeking another NWSL title.
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