Gotham FC plays at Citi Field before record crowd

Rosemonde Kouassi #19 of the Washington Spirit passes the ball while Jaedyn Shaw #10 of Gotham FC defends during the first half at Citi Field on July 15, 2026.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 15: Ann-Katrin Berger #30 of Gotham FC walks off the field after the game against the Washington Spirit at Citi Field on July 15, 2026 in New York, New York. Gotham FC defeated the Washington Spirit 1-0. (Photo by Caean Couto/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 15: Trinity Rodman #2 of the Washington Spirit dribbles the ball against Gotham FC during the second half during at Citi Field on July 15, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Caean Couto/Getty Images)

Tierna Davidson #15 of Gotham FC heads the ball away from Sofia Cantore #27 of the Washington Spirit during the second half at Citi Field on July 15, 2026.

Sandy MacIver #18 of the Washington Spirit throws the ball during the first half against Gotham FC at Citi Field on July 15, 2026 in New York, New York.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by SARAH YENESEL/EPA/Shutterstock (16993462c) Goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger of Gotham FC in action during the Queens Classic soccer match between Gotham FC vs Washington Spirit at Citi Field in the Queens borough of New York, New York, USA, 15 July 2026. Queens Classic at Citi Field - Gotham FC vs Washington Spirit, New York, USA - 15 Jul 2026

The screen displays the number of seats sold, making it the largest women's sports event in New York City history, during the Queens Classic soccer match between Gotham FC vs Washington Spirit at Citi Field.

Jordynn Dudley of Gotham FC reacts to an injury during the Queens Classic soccer match between Gotham FC vs Washington Spirit at Citi Field.

Gotham FC players react to a goal made by their team during the Queens Classic soccer match between Gotham FC vs Washington Spirit at Citi Field.

The screen displays the new home of Gotham FC during the Queens Classic soccer match between Gotham FC vs Washington Spirit at Citi Field.