SAN DIEGO -- When NJ/NY Gotham FC coach Juan Carlos Amoros thought about the moments that made his team an NWSL championship contender, his mind kept coming back to Snapdragon Stadium. It was here, in August, that Gotham lost four players to significant injuries and finished the match with 10 players and midfielder Nealy Martin playing in goal. Gotham lost that game but showed a resolve while under duress that impressed Amoros.
History repeated on Saturday. Gotham goalkeeper Mandy Haught was sent off in second-half stoppage time with her team leading OL Reign by a goal in the 2023 National Women's Soccer League Championship.