Gotham FC lost to NC Courage 0-2 in their opening game of the 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup played in North Carolina. Gotham managed only one shot on target, and never posed a serious threat to the home team.
Gotham FC: 4 shots, 1 shot on goal, 42% possession, 409 passes, 71% pass accuracy
NC Courage: 17 shots, 4 shots on goal, 58% possession, 554 passes, 81% pass accuracy
North Carolina’s first goal came in the 22nd minute from former Gotham player Brianna Pinto, who nodded home a lofted cross from Carson Pickett past the outstretched arms of goalkeeper and US international Ashlyn Harris.