A draw against Racing Louisville FC was all NJ/NY Gotham FC needed to clinch a playoff spot, but the path to earning that draw was not at all straightforward. A 2-2 scoreline is proof that this was not a simple one to understand just from the box score.
More than likely, there will be a lot of mixed feelings after the draw. Yes, they clinched a playoff spot and did so in a manner that showed a lot of character and strength in the face of adversity. Still, as Rose Lavelle mentioned postgame, they should not need a late-game moment of magic when they had as much possession and as many shots as they did.