An early own goal decides the quarterfinal
Gotham FC defeated Seattle Reign FC 1-0 at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey, on November 8. The win takes the top seed into the NWSL semifinals and ends Seattle’s 2026 season.
Jordyn Bugg’s attempted clearance of Jaedyn Shaw’s corner resulted in an own goal. Seattle’s report and Gotham’s scoring summary place it in the fourth minute.
Kansas City is next, with scheduling details to follow
Gotham says it will host fourth-seeded Kansas City Current in the next round. It is the club’s fourth consecutive semifinal appearance and its first as the home team.
The club’s match report leaves the exact date and kickoff time to a later announcement. Check Gotham’s official schedule for those details before arranging travel; this result does not establish the semifinal venue or ticket conditions.
Seattle’s equalizer is ruled out
Nérilia Mondésir put the ball in the net in the 59th minute after a move involving Maddie Mercado and Jess Fishlock, but the goal was disallowed for offside, according to Seattle’s recap. Gotham held its 1-0 lead.
Fishlock’s last Reign match
Seattle identifies the quarterfinal as Fishlock’s final match for the club, in her last season as a professional. The defeat therefore ends both the Reign’s playoff run and an era for its last remaining original player.
