NJ/NY Gotham FC defeat Orlando Pride 3-1
NJ/NY Gotham FC, buoyed by the efforts of defender Sam Hiatt and midfielder Rose Lavelle, beat the Orlando Pride 3-1 at Red Bull Arena on Sunday.
NWSL
FULL TIME
- Sam Hiatt 13'
- Rose Lavelle 45'+1'
- Ella Stevens 49'
- Adriana 31' P
Sports Illustrated Stadium · 10,689 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/1/26 | vs Utah Royals | W 2-0 | NWSL |
| 10/25/26 | @ Orlando Pride | W 2-1 | NWSL |
| 10/17/26 | @ Washington Spirit | L 0-1 | NWSL |
| 10/4/26 | vs Angel City FC | D 1-1 | NWSL |
| 9/25/26 | vs Chicago Stars FC | W 3-1 | NWSL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Substitution 90'
Substitution, Gotham FC. Taryn Torres replaces Ella Stevens.
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Yellow Card 88'
Nealy Martin (Gotham FC) is shown the yellow card.
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Substitution 77'
Substitution, Gotham FC. McCall Zerboni replaces Delanie Sheehan.
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Substitution 75'
Substitution, Orlando Pride. Evelina Duljan replaces Marta.
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Substitution 67'
Substitution, Orlando Pride. Viviana Villacorta replaces Kerry Abello.
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Substitution 60'
Substitution, Orlando Pride. Haley McCutcheon replaces Julie Doyle.
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Substitution 60'
Substitution, Orlando Pride. Ally Watt replaces Adriana.
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Yellow Card 54'
Jenna Nighswonger (Gotham FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Goal 49'
Goal! Gotham FC 3, Orlando Pride 1. Ella Stevens (Gotham FC) right footed shot from very close range to the top right corner. Assisted by Bruninha following a corner.
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Substitution 45'
Substitution, Orlando Pride. Summer Yates replaces Morgan Gautrat.
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Substitution 45'
Substitution, Gotham FC. Bruninha replaces Esther González.
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Goal 45'+1'
Goal! Gotham FC 2, Orlando Pride 1. Rose Lavelle (Gotham FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner.
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Penalty - Scored 31'
Goal! Gotham FC 1, Orlando Pride 1. Adriana (Orlando Pride) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner.
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Goal 13'
Goal! Gotham FC 1, Orlando Pride 0. Sam Hiatt (Gotham FC) left footed shot from very close range to the bottom right corner following a corner.
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End Regular Time 90'+5'
Second Half ends, Gotham FC 3, Orlando Pride 1.
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Substitution 90'
Substitution, Gotham FC. Taryn Torres replaces Ella Stevens.
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Yellow Card 88'
Nealy Martin (Gotham FC) is shown the yellow card.
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Substitution 77'
Substitution, Gotham FC. McCall Zerboni replaces Delanie Sheehan.
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Substitution 75'
Substitution, Orlando Pride. Evelina Duljan replaces Marta.
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Substitution 67'
Substitution, Orlando Pride. Viviana Villacorta replaces Kerry Abello.
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Substitution 60'
Substitution, Orlando Pride. Haley McCutcheon replaces Julie Doyle.
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Substitution 60'
Substitution, Orlando Pride. Ally Watt replaces Adriana.
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Yellow Card 54'
Jenna Nighswonger (Gotham FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Goal 49'
Goal! Gotham FC 3, Orlando Pride 1. Ella Stevens (Gotham FC) right footed shot from very close range to the top right corner. Assisted by Bruninha following a corner.
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Substitution 45'
Substitution, Orlando Pride. Summer Yates replaces Morgan Gautrat.
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Substitution 45'
Substitution, Gotham FC. Bruninha replaces Esther González.
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Start 2nd Half 45'
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Halftime 45'+6'
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Goal 45'+1'
Goal! Gotham FC 2, Orlando Pride 1. Rose Lavelle (Gotham FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner.
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Penalty - Scored 31'
Goal! Gotham FC 1, Orlando Pride 1. Adriana (Orlando Pride) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner.
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Goal 13'
Goal! Gotham FC 1, Orlando Pride 0. Sam Hiatt (Gotham FC) left footed shot from very close range to the bottom right corner following a corner.
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Kickoff
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Team Stats
ORL
GFC
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Offsides
0
0
Corner Kicks
0
0
Saves
0
0
Possession
0
0
SHOTS
0
0
ON GOAL
0
0
On Target %
0
0
Penalty Goals
0
0
Penalty Kicks Taken
0
0
Accurate Passes
0
0
Passes
0
0
Pass Completion %
0
0
Accurate Crosses
0
0
Crosses
0
0
Cross %
0
0
Long Balls
0
0
Accurate Long Balls
0
0
Long Balls %
0
0
Blocked Shots
0
0
Effective Tackles
0
0
Tackles
0
0
Tackle %
0
0
Interceptions
0
0
Effective Clearances
0
0
Clearances
0
Highlights
Head to Head
Lineups
ConfirmedGFC · 4-1-4-1
Ann-Katrin BergerG301 save
Sam HiattCD-L211 shot on target1 goal1 shot
Jess CarterCD-R27
Nealy MartinDM14 yellow card
Jenna NighswongerLB2 yellow card1 shot
Mandy FreemanRB221 shot on target1 shot
Delanie SheehanCM-L17
Rose LavelleCM-R161 shot on target1 goal3 shots
Ella StevensLM131 shot on target1 goal2 shots
Yazmeen RyanRM181 shot on target4 shots
Esther GonzálezF92 shots
Substitutes
BruninhaSUB31 assist1 shot
MaitaneSUB77
McCall ZerboniSUB7
Cassie MillerSUB38
Michelle BetosSUB1
Taryn TorresSUB8
Lynn BiyendoloSUB10
ORL · 4-4-2
Anna MoorhouseG12 saves
Kylie NadanerCD-L3
Emily SamsCD-R6
Kerry AbelloLB25
Cori DykeRB31
AngelinaCM-L15
Morgan GautratCM-R16
Julie DoyleLM20
MartaRM102 shots
Barbra BandaCF-L22
AdrianaCF-R92 shots on target1 goal3 shots
Substitutes
Celia JimenezSUB13
Carrie LawrenceSUB12
McKinley CroneSUB40
Evelina DuljanSUB17
Summer YatesSUB28
Viviana VillacortaSUB14
Haley McCutcheonSUB2
Ally LemosSUB30
Ally BrazierSUB113 shots
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