Red Bull Arena, Harrison, NJ
Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET**
A high‑stakes July matchup between two clubs trending in different directions. Gotham FC enter as one of the league’s most balanced and efficient sides, boasting elite defensive metrics and strong home form. Seattle, meanwhile, remain inconsistent — capable of controlling matches through midfield possession but struggling to convert chances and close out games. With playoff positioning tightening, this match carries meaningful implications for both clubs.
Venue — Red Bull Arena
Location: Harrison, New Jersey
Capacity: ~25,000
Surface: Natural grass
Pitch Profile: Fast, wide field ideal for Gotham’s wing‑based attack
Home Advantage: Gotham have one of the league’s strongest home records; crowd energy boosts tempo and pressing intensity.
Weather Forecast
Temperature: 82–86°F at kickoff
Humidity: ~60%
Wind: 5–8 mph from the southwest
Rain: <10%
Impact:
Warm, fast conditions favor Gotham’s high‑tempo style
Slight wind may affect long diagonal balls
Pitch expected to play quick, benefiting transition play
Injury Report
Seattle Reign FC
Rose Lavelle — OUT (ankle)
Megan Rapinoe — OUT (knee)
Alana Cook — Day‑to‑day (hamstring)
Quinn — OUT (foot)
Phoebe McClernon — Day‑to‑day (shoulder)
Seattle’s midfield creativity is significantly impacted without Lavelle; defensive depth also thin.
NJ/NY Gotham FC
Lynn Williams — Day‑to‑day (quad)
Midge Purce — OUT (ACL)
Estelle Johnson — OUT (knee)
Jenna Nighswonger — Day‑to‑day (hip)
Bruna Benites — OUT (foot)
Gotham’s wing depth is affected, but their core midfield and defensive structure remain intact.
Team Records & Recent Form
Seattle Reign FC (5–6–2)
Last 5: 2–2–1
Goals For: 14
Goals Against: 17
Trend: Solid defensive stretches; attack inconsistent without Lavelle.
NJ/NY Gotham FC (8–3–3)
Last 5: 3–1–1
Goals For: 20
Goals Against: 12
Trend: Balanced, efficient, and improving; midfield dominance driving results.
Key Player Matchups
Yazmeen Ryan (Gotham) vs. Reign Midfield
Ryan’s creativity and ball progression challenge Seattle’s depleted midfield. Edge: Ryan
Ella Stevens (Gotham) vs. Reign Back Line
Stevens’ movement and finishing vs. a Seattle defense missing Cook. Edge: Stevens
Bethany Balcer (Seattle) vs. Gotham Center‑Backs
Balcer’s aerial ability vs. Gotham’s physical CB pairing. Edge: Gotham defense
Sofia Huerta (Seattle) vs. Gotham Wingers
Huerta’s overlapping runs vs. Gotham’s pace on the wings. Edge: Gotham, especially if Williams plays.
Series History
All‑time: Reign lead 12–7–4
Recent: Gotham have won 3 of the last 4
At Red Bull Arena: Gotham lead 4–2
Trend: Gotham’s recent tactical evolution has flipped momentum in the matchup.
Betting Trends
Seattle Reign FC
2–5–1 on the road
Under has hit in 6 of last 9
Reign average 1.1 goals per match
Struggle vs. top‑tier midfields
NJ/NY Gotham FC
5–1–2 at home
Over has hit in 7 of last 10
Gotham average 1.7 goals per match
Strong late‑game team (+3.4 second‑half goal differential)
MATCH ODDS
Seattle Reign FC + 500
NJ/NY Gotham FC – 230
Draw + 310
Over 2.5 + 115 Under 2.5 – 165
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 17, 2026
