Gotham FC settled for a 1-1 draw against NWSL champions Washington Spirit despite being up a player for the final 25 minutes of the 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup matchup. It might be a disappointing scoreline for Gotham, but it was a fair result for a squad still struggling to rediscover the on-field chemistry that carried them into the playoffs last year.
Game Stats
Gotham FC: 8 shots, 2 on goal, 45% possession, 517 passes, 75% pass accuracy
Washington Spirit: 29 shots, 10 on goal, 55% possession, 424 passes, 81% pass accuracy
It was a mostly quiet game until the 23rd minute, when a penalty kick was awarded to Gotham.