Undoubtedly, NJ/NY Gotham FC would have preferred to resume the NWSL season with a win when they shared the points last week with Chicago Stars FC. The Bats were often outplayed, which could be because many players had not played a match in over a month. Nevertheless, the ladies will have a chance to redeem themselves when they return home to play their rivals, the Washington Spirit.
While there are still questions about whether this fixture is a true rivalry, both teams and the NWSL sure like to frame it that way. Hence, getting a win in front of the fans against the D.