Conceding at less than a goal a game in all competitions, including just one goal in three playoff games, the Gotham FC defense was the main driving force behind their domestic and continental cup double in 2025.
2025 was another strong defensive year for Gotham, conceding just 25 goals in NWSL play in the regular season, the second fewest in the league. Only the record-breaking Kansas City Current conceded fewer goals in NWSL play, with just 13.