Overview
- Gotham overturned a 2-0 deficit to beat Seattle 3-2 when Esther González scored twice and Rose Lavelle curled home the stoppage-time winner.
- The three goals came in the final 10 minutes plus stoppage time after Seattle had opened the scoring through a Mia Fishel penalty and a Maddie Mercado strike.
- The win moved Gotham to the top of the NWSL standings and extended the club’s run of late comebacks that have defined its recent form.
- The match was delayed for severe weather, which consumed the game’s TV window on ABC and intensified scrutiny of match-day protocols for heat and air quality.
- The game also highlighted roster swings and returns: Sam Kerr has been reintroduced as a substitute for Gotham, Jess Fishlock returned for Seattle, and Seattle missed captain Sofia Huerta while goalkeeper Claudia Dickey was available but did not play.