Lumen Field — Seattle, Washington
Takeaway: Gotham travels cross‑country for a marquee Friday night matchup against a Reign side trying to regain early‑season momentum. Gotham enters unbeaten in four straight and defending as well as any team in the league, while Seattle remains one of the NWSL’s most tactically disciplined clubs—especially at home. With both teams in the thick of the playoff race, this match has the feel of a mid‑season measuring stick.
Venue & Match Context
Lumen Field — Seattle, WA
- Capacity: ~34,000 for NWSL
- Artificial turf
- One of the loudest and most atmospheric venues in the league
- Wide pitch favors Seattle’s possession and wing play
Kickoff: 7:00 PM Pacific Time
Broadcast: NWSL+, Paramount+, Local Seattle affiliates
Weather Outlook
- Temperature: 58–61°F at kickoff
- Humidity: ~65%
- Wind: 5–8 mph from the southwest
- Conditions: Cool, partly cloudy
- Match Impact:
- Ideal for high‑tempo play
- Turf surface increases pace of the ball
- Slight breeze may influence long diagonals
Injury Report
NJ/NY Gotham FC
- Lynn Williams — FW — Day-to-day (hamstring) Expected to play; may see reduced minutes.
- Rose Lavelle — MF — Out (ankle) Major loss for midfield creativity and ball progression.
- Tierna Davidson — DF — Day-to-day (knee) Game‑time decision; affects defensive organization.
Seattle Reign FC
- Megan Rapinoe — FW — Out (Achilles) Long‑term absence continues to impact wing depth.
- Jess Fishlock — MF — Day-to-day (hip) Expected to play; key to Reign’s tempo and pressing.
- Alana Cook — DF — Day-to-day (shoulder) Likely to play; crucial for Seattle’s back‑line stability.
Team Records & Recent Form
NJ/NY Gotham FC (4‑2‑3)
- Last 5 matches: 2–0–3
- Goals For: 12
- Goals Against: 8
- Trend: Elite defensive form, improving attack, strong late‑game performances
Seattle Reign FC (3‑3‑2)
- Last 5 matches: 2–2‑1
- Goals For: 10
- Goals Against: 9
- Trend: Inconsistent but dangerous; strong at home, vulnerable in transition
Recent Team Form Indicators
Gotham
- Averaging 1.33 goals per match
- Conceding 0.89 goals per match
- Strengths: Defensive structure, counterattacking, set‑piece threat
- Weaknesses: Midfield creativity without Lavelle
Seattle
- Averaging 1.25 goals per match
- Conceding 1.12 goals per match
- Strengths: Possession, wing play, veteran midfield
- Weaknesses: Finishing consistency, defending pace in transition
Key Player Matchups
1. Esther González (Gotham) vs. Alana Cook (Seattle)
- Esther’s movement vs. Cook’s physicality Impact: Gotham’s best chance for a poacher’s goal.
2. Yazmeen Ryan (Gotham) vs. Sofia Huerta (Seattle)
- Ryan’s pace vs. Huerta’s attacking fullback role Impact: Whoever wins this flank dictates tempo.
3. Jess Fishlock (Seattle) vs. Nealy Martin (Gotham)
- Fishlock’s creativity vs. Martin’s ball‑winning Impact: Central midfield battle shapes possession.
4. Veronica Latsko (Seattle) vs. Gotham’s back line
- Latsko’s pressing and directness vs. Gotham’s structured defense Impact: Latsko is Seattle’s X‑factor in transition.
Series History
- Last 10 meetings: Seattle leads 5–3–2
- At Lumen Field: Reign lead 4–1
- Both teams have scored in 6 of last 10
- Matches often tight: 7 of last 10 decided by one goal or fewer
Betting Trends
Gotham
- 4–1–3 in last 8 matches
- Under is 6–3 in last 9
- 3–1 ATS in last 4 away matches
Seattle
- 5–2 in last 7 home matches
- Over is 5–3 in last 8
- Scored in 8 straight home matches
Matchup Trends
- Under 2.5 has hit in 5 of last 7 meetings
- Both teams have scored in 4 of last 6
- Home team has won 3 of last 4
MATCH ODDS
NJ/NY Gotham FC + 210
Seattle Reign FC + 120
Draw + 225
Over 2.5 -105 Under 2.5 – 125
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, May 14, 2026
