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The Bat Signal @thebatsignal.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Week 26 recap is out now! We talk through Gotham's absolutely dominant 3-1 win against the Chicago Stars and what to take away from what we interpreted as the Bats reaching their full potential thebatsignal.beehiiv.com/p/week-26-re...

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Week 26 recap: Full potential

The Bats show out against the worst team in the league.

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South Ward Central @southwardcentral.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Gotham FC forward Jordynn Dudley has been named NWSL Rookie of the Month of September.

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Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Was told by someone at Gotham after Friday’s game that while they don’t expect Emily Sonnett to be ready for the start of the 2027 NWSL season, they are hopeful that she will be healthy for the World Cup in the summer. #GothamFC #NWSL #USWNT

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Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Happy to see this. I’m very high on Shores and think that given the lack of LB depth she has a really good shot at being a starter at the World Cup if she continues to play like she has. #NWSL #USWNT

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Jonathan Tannenwald @jtannenwald.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Emma Hayes confirms that Jaedyn Shaw and Ally Sentnor will be with the #USWNT under-23 squad this window. "I don't want less-experienced players always sitting on the bench and playing few minutes... They're still central to our plans."

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Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Very happy to see players like Tordin, Byars, Silkowitz, and Shores get deserved call-ups. Interesting that they have Shores listed as a midfielder given she’s a left back and Hayes has been shoehorning right backs into that role in recent games. #NWSL #USWNT

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Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Both Tierna Davidson and Rose Lavelle have been named to the USWNT roster for the upcoming friendlies against Spain. #GothamFC #NWSL

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Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#GothamFC has announced that USWNT midfielder Rose Lavelle has re-signed with the club through 2029. #NWSL

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Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The fact that a player like Mina Tanaka isn’t a lock for Best XI come the end of the season is a real testament to the level of attacking play we’ve seen from players across NWSL this season. #NWSL

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Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Full time, 3-1 for Gotham. Unfortunate to give up that goal late, but an overall good performance on the night. #GothamFC #NWSL #GFCvCHI

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Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Chicago gets one late as Tessa Dellarose scores off of a pretty bad giveaway deep in the Gotham half. #GothamFC #NWSL #GFCvCHI

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Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Chicago still yet to have a touch in the Gotham box in the 2nd half. #GothamFC #NWSL #GFCvCHI

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Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Talia Sommer with a near miss on what would have been her first NWSL goal, and a pretty nice one at that. #GothamFC #NWSL #GFCvCHI

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Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Final Gotham sub sees Sam Kerr come off and replaced by Meredith Speck. #GothamFC #NWSL #GFCvCHI

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Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Triple sub for Gotham as Purce, Lavelle, and Dudley come off for Bruninha, Sommer, and Kitahata. #GothamFC #NWSL #GFCvCHI

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Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Gotham have not scored 4 goals in an NWSL game since a 4-0 win over Angel City on April 18, 2025(!). They now have 20+ minutes to find that 4th goal. #GothamFC #NWSL #GFCvCHI

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Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Gotham’s first change sees Guro Reiten’s night is done with Taryn Torres coming in as her replacement. #GothamFC #NWSL #GFCvCHI

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Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

3-0 to Gotham as Shaw bags her 2nd of the night on a great passing sequence from Gotham that Chicago made way too easy for them. #GothamFC #NWSL #GFCvCHI

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Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Sam Kerr puts the ball in the net for what would have been her second of the game, but is called offside. #GothamFC #NWSL #GFCvCHI

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Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

2-0 to Gotham as the old Chelsea connection makes a return as a Guro Reiten cross finds the head of Sam Kerr who makes no mistake and scores for the first time in six games. #GothamFC #NWSL #GFCvCHI

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Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Swanson’s day is done after 45 minutes as she was replaced at halftime by Micayla Johnson. #GothamFC #NWSL #GFCvCHI

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Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Gotham nearly score just before halftime but Lavelle’s free kick just misses both Dudley and Purce. #GothamFC #NWSL #GFCvCHI

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Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Comparing player ages in NWSL is very funny because Jaedyn Shaw is now considered somewhat of a seasoned veteran while Jordynn Dudley is a rookie who is still learning this league yet they were born just one day apart. #GothamFC #NWSL

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Chris Henderson @chris-awk.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Racing Louisville are officially eliminated from playoff contention with tonight's defeat.

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Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Nearly 2-0 as Howell gets her head on a Shaw free kick but her effort hits the crossbar and doesn’t get over the goal line. #GothamFC #NWSL #GFCvCHI

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Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

1-0 to Gotham inside 10 minutes as Jaedyn Shaw scores her 9th goal of the season off of a cross-goal feed from Sam Kerr who has an assist now in three consecutive games. #GothamFC #NWSL #GFCvCHI

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Lesley Ryder @lesleyryder.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Mal Swanson returns to the starting XI! Egizii and Gasper also get the nod.

Stars lineup

Alyssa Naeher
Nádia Gones
Sam Staab
Maitane
Taylor Wood
Brianna Pinto
Anna Gasper
Julia Grosso
Emma Wgizii
Mal Swanson
Jenna bike

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Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Here’s tonight’s #GothamFC starting XI. It is exactly the same as last week’s win over North Carolina. Given the lack of midweek games moving forward, barring injury expect this to be the first choice lineup. #NWSL

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The Bat Signal @thebatsignal.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Gotham FC vs. Chicago Stars 9/25 Availability Report Gotham FC OUT: Sofia Cook (Lower Leg), Kayla Duran Knee - SEI), Emily Sonnett (Knee - SEI) Chicago Stars FC OUT: Ryan Connaughton (Knee), Jordyn Huitema (Knee - SEI), Natalia Kuikka (Knee - SEI), Leila Ouahabi (Thigh)

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The Bat Signal @thebatsignal.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Week 25 recap is out now! We talk through Gotham's last-minute 2-1 win over the North Carolina Courage and what stood out as the Bats eked out a victory from a choppy game. thebatsignal.beehiiv.com/p/week-25-re...

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Week 25 recap: Lucky break

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Jeff Kassouf @jeffkassouf.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

SOURCES: The #NWSL has implemented a new player development rule (PDR) allowing teams to ID youth players and shape their development. If the player eventually signs in #NWSL, that team gets significant salary cap relief through their 23rd birthday. Signings could start in 2028. More on @espn.com:

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Sources: NWSL launches new player development rule for clubs

The NWSL has launched a new player development mechanism that will allow teams to identify youth players who they could sign in the future to contracts that would not fully count against the salary cap, multiple sources told ESPN.

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NWSL @nwslsoccer.com · 21/09/2026

Playoff mode: activated 🔒 Gotham FC has punched its ticket to the postseason! NWSL playoffs presented by Google

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Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Angel City up 1 goal and 2 players going into halftime against Utah. Reminder, if Angel City picks up a win or draw, it clinches a playoff spot for Gotham. #GothamFC #NWSL

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Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Full time, 2-1 win for Gotham. Huge and gutsy win from Gotham who manage to find a late winner through Jordynn Dudley, who has her first ever multi-goal game in NWSL. #GothamFC #NCvGFC #NWSL

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Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Talia Sommer now comes in for Jaedyn Shaw. #GothamFC #NCvGFC #NWSL

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Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

2-1 Gotham as Jordynn Dudley bundles home a rebound in stoppage time. Great job from Lavelle to head the cross back in front of goal and Dudley just gets enough on it to get it over the line. #GothamFC #NCvGFC #NWSL

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Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

The game has definitely shifted in North Carolina’s favor since the equalizer. #GothamFC #NCvGFC #NWSL

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Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Two more Gotham subs as O’Sullivan and Purce come out for McCaskill and Bruninha. #GothamFC #NCvGFC #NWSL

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Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Big test now for Gotham, can they re-take the lead in a hostile road environment and come away with a huge 3 points? #GothamFC #NCvGFC #NWSL

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Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Gotham makes a sub in the aftermath of the goal. Taryn Torres comes in for Guro Reiten. #GothamFC #NCvGFC #NWSL

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Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

1-1 North Carolina score the equalizer. Natalia Staude scores her first NWSL goal off of a second ball on a corner kick. AKB made a great save initially but couldn’t stop the second chance and the game is tied once again with 20 minutes to go. #GothamFC #NCvGFC #NWSL

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Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Sanchez tried to catch Berger out of her goal, but her shot hits Tierna Davidson square in the face on the edge of the box. #GothamFC #NCvGFC #NWSL

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Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

The game was a bit chippy in the first half and that’s intensified in the opening 10 minutes of the second half. The ref is going to have to start giving yellows to keep things under control. #GothamFC #NCvGFC #NWSL

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Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

No goal, Gianna Paul is called for offside in the buildup. #GothamFC #NCvGFC #NWSL

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Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

1-1 and it’s Ashley Sanchez with her 20th goal of the season less than two minutes into the second half. A great ball from Ryan Williams, and another great run, cut and shot from Sanchez. VAR is looking at the goal though. #GothamFC #NCvGFC #NWSL

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