Match Details
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Venue: Sports Illustrated Stadium, Harrison, NJ
- Broadcast: ESPN & ESPN+
- Weather: Sunny, low 80s, 40% humidity, 0% chance of rain
Team Overview
NJ/NY Gotham FC
- Record: 5–5–4 (7th in NWSL standings)
- Recent Form: D-W-W-L-L
- Key Notes:
- Returning home after seven weeks away
- Won the reverse fixture 3–0 in April
- Rookie Sarah Schupansky leads the league in assists (5), with one in each of her last three games
- Esther González, top scorer in EURO 2025, returns to lead the attack
- Celebrating “Keep Her in the Game” match with community initiatives and giveaways
Washington Spirit
- Record: 8–4–2 (3rd in NWSL standings)
- Recent Form: W-D-L-W-W
- Key Notes:
- Trinity Rodman returns from injury and scored a stoppage-time winner last week
- Croix Bethune continues to shine in midfield, earning multiple NWSL weekly honors
- New head coach Adrián González has revitalized the squad since taking over from Jonatan Giráldez
- Looking to avenge their April loss and solidify playoff positioning
Tactical Snapshot
| Key Matchups | Gotham FC | Washington Spirit |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Line | Esther González, Schupansky | Rodman (bench), Bethune |
| Midfield Control | Lavelle, Sonnett | Sullivan, Bethune |
| Defensive Backbone | Ann-Katrin Berger (GK), Carter | Nankya, Abiodun |
| Coaching Strategy | Juan Carlos Amorós | Adrián González |
Gotham’s midfield creativity vs. Washington’s pace and pressing will define the tempo.
MATCH ODDS
NJ/NY Gotham FC – 145 Draw + 245 Washington Spirit + 340
Over 2.5 – 110 Under 2.5 – 130
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, August 8, 2025
