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A newsletter covering all things Gotham FC! 🦇 By @awestlake.bsky.social and @ajsportstat.bsky.social

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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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The Bat Signal @thebatsignal.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Gotham FC forward Jordynn Dudley named September Rookie of the Month.
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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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NWSL Analytics @nwslstat.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
North Carolina Courage 1 : 2 NJ/NY Gotham FC ▫ Interceptions: 5 - 14 ▫ Challenges: 6 - 7 ▫ Clearances: 25 - 18 ▫ Recoveries: 40 - 53 ▫ Blocked Passes: 6 - 8 ▫ Tackles: 23 - 12 #NCvNJY
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NWSL Analytics @nwslstat.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
North Carolina Courage 1 : 2 NJ/NY Gotham FC ▫ Passes into final 1/3: 21 - 39 ▫ Passes in final 1/3: 40 - 65 ▫ Passes into opp. box: 6 - 13 #NCvNJY
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NWSL Analytics @nwslstat.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
North Carolina Courage: 1 (1.22 xG) vs NJ/NY Gotham FC: 2 (1.09 xG) #NCvNJY | #ForTheLove | #GothamFC | #NWSL | 🤖⚽
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The Bat Signal @thebatsignal.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
North Carolina Courage vs. Gotham FC 9/19 Availability Report NC Courage OUT: Bell (SEI), Crawford (SEI), Jackson (Foot), Jacobs (Head), Schlegel (Foot), Schmidt (SEI), Thompson (Ankle) Gotham FC OUT: Cook (Lower Leg), Duran (SEI), Hogan (Illness), Sonnett (SEI)
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The Bat Signal @thebatsignal.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Week 24 recap is out now! We talk through Gotham's return to winning ways away at Racing Louisville and what to take away from the Bats' crucial first win in four matches. thebatsignal.beehiiv.com/p/week-24-re...
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Week 24 recap: Back to business
A game of firsts for the Bats.
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NWSL Analytics @nwslstat.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Racing Louisville FC 1 : 2 NJ/NY Gotham FC ▫ Interceptions: 15 - 20 ▫ Challenges: 6 - 7 ▫ Clearances: 21 - 11 ▫ Recoveries: 45 - 45 ▫ Blocked Passes: 8 - 7 ▫ Tackles: 20 - 17 #LOUvNJY
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NWSL Analytics @nwslstat.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Racing Louisville FC 1 : 2 NJ/NY Gotham FC ▫ Passes into final 1/3: 18 - 33 ▫ Passes in final 1/3: 22 - 80 ▫ Passes into opp. box: 7 - 11 #LOUvNJY
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NWSL Analytics @nwslstat.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Racing Louisville FC: 1 (1.57 xG) vs NJ/NY Gotham FC: 2 (1.11 xG) #LOUvNJY | #RacingLou | #GothamFC | #NWSL | 🤖⚽
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The Bat Signal @thebatsignal.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Racing Louisville vs. Gotham FC 9/11 Availability Report Racing Louisville FC OUT: DeMelo (Illness), DiGrande (Mat. Leave), Flint (Knee), Hodge (Suspension), Mitchell (Knee) INTL DUTY: McKeen (U.S. U-20) Gotham FC OUT: Cook (Lower Leg), Duran (Knee - SEI), Sonnett (Knee - SEI) ???: Lavelle (Head)
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The Bat Signal @thebatsignal.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Week 23 recap is out now! We talk through the absolute rout that Gotham suffered at the hands of the Denver Summit and what it could mean going forward for the team that has an ever-so-tenuous hold on the first place spot in standings. thebatsignal.beehiiv.com/p/week-23-re...
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Week 23 recap: Struggle
The lowest of lows in the Mile High City.
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NWSL Analytics @nwslstat.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Denver Summit FC 3 : 0 NJ/NY Gotham FC ▫ Interceptions: 9 - 14 ▫ Challenges: 5 - 5 ▫ Clearances: 19 - 16 ▫ Recoveries: 54 - 58 ▫ Blocked Passes: 10 - 7 ▫ Tackles: 16 - 13 #DENvNJY
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NWSL Analytics @nwslstat.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Denver Summit FC 3 : 0 NJ/NY Gotham FC ▫ Passes into final 1/3: 22 - 26 ▫ Passes in final 1/3: 66 - 56 ▫ Passes into opp. box: 10 - 12 #DENvNJY
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NWSL Analytics @nwslstat.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Denver Summit FC: 3 (1.17 xG) vs NJ/NY Gotham FC: 0 (0.74 xG) #DENvNJY | #Summit | #GothamFC | #NWSL | 🤖⚽
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The Bat Signal @thebatsignal.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Denver Summit vs. Gotham FC 9/6 Availability Report Denver Summit FC OUT: Aikey (Knee - SEI), Baggett (ML), Brazier (Personal), Garcia (Knee - SEI), Smith (Knee) ???: Bonner (Thigh) Gotham FC OUT: Sofia Cook (Lower Leg), Kayla Duran (Knee - SEI), Rose Lavelle (Head), Emily Sonnett (Knee - SEI)
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The Bat Signal @thebatsignal.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Week 22 recap is out now! We talk through what led to dropped points against the Portland Thorns in a second-straight draw for the Bats as their lead at the top of the table shrinks. thebatsignal.beehiiv.com/p/week-22-re...
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Week 22 recap: Playing with fire
The Bats remain at the top of the table for now.
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NWSL Analytics @nwslstat.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
NJ/NY Gotham FC 1 : 1 Portland Thorns FC ▫ Interceptions: 3 - 15 ▫ Challenges: 5 - 7 ▫ Clearances: 17 - 21 ▫ Recoveries: 53 - 55 ▫ Blocked Passes: 2 - 9 ▫ Tackles: 26 - 27 #NJYvPOR
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NWSL Analytics @nwslstat.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
NJ/NY Gotham FC 1 : 1 Portland Thorns FC ▫ Passes into final 1/3: 46 - 17 ▫ Passes in final 1/3: 94 - 28 ▫ Passes into opp. box: 12 - 10 #NJYvPOR
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NWSL Analytics @nwslstat.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
NJ/NY Gotham FC: 1 (0.96 xG) vs Portland Thorns FC: 1 (1.59 xG) #NJYvPOR | #GothamFC | #BAONPDX | #NWSL | 🤖⚽
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The Bat Signal @thebatsignal.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Gotham FC vs. Portland Thorns 8/28 Availability Report Gotham FC OUT: Cook (Lower Leg), Duran (Knee - SEI), Lavelle (Head), Sonnett (Knee - SEI) QUESTIONABLE: Berger (Head) Portland Thorns FC OUT: Bixby (Knee - SEI), Dufour (Knee - SEI), Moultrie (Knee - SEI), Obaze (Thigh) INTL DUTY: Loboa (COL)
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South Ward Central @southwardcentral.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Gotham FC acting head coach Shaun Harris says midfielder Denise O'Sullivan is available for selection for Friday's match against Portland Thorns FC.
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Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Acting head coach Shaun Harris confirms that Rose Lavelle is in concussion protocol and won’t be available for selection for tomorrow’s game. #GothamFC #NWSL
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The Bat Signal @thebatsignal.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Week 21 recap is out now! We talk through how a difficult injury shaped the rest of a difficult road match for the Bats. thebatsignal.beehiiv.com/p/week-21-re...
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Week 21 recap: Controlled
The Bats go on a road trip they’d maybe like to forget.
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NWSL Analytics @nwslstat.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Angel City FC 0 : 0 NJ/NY Gotham FC ▫ Interceptions: 10 - 3 ▫ Challenges: 2 - 6 ▫ Clearances: 20 - 17 ▫ Recoveries: 53 - 30 ▫ Blocked Passes: 5 - 13 ▫ Tackles: 17 - 19 #LAvNJY
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NWSL Analytics @nwslstat.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Angel City FC 0 : 0 NJ/NY Gotham FC ▫ Passes into final 1/3: 25 - 34 ▫ Passes in final 1/3: 81 - 46 ▫ Passes into opp. box: 11 - 8 #LAvNJY
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NWSL Analytics @nwslstat.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Angel City FC: 0 (1.03 xG) vs NJ/NY Gotham FC: 0 (1.21 xG) #LAvNJY | #AngelCityFC | #GothamFC | #NWSL | 🤖⚽
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The Bat Signal @thebatsignal.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Angel City FC vs Gotham FC 8/23 Availability Report Angel City FC OUT: Jun Endo (SEI - Knee), Sveindis Jonsdottir (Ankle), Maiara Niehues (Lower Leg), Hannah Seabert (Hand), Hina Sugita (SEI - Knee) Gotham FC OUT: Kayla Duran (Knee - SEI), Denise O’Sullivan (Knee), Emily Sonnett (Knee - SEI)
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The Bat Signal @thebatsignal.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Week 20 recap is out now! We talk through how Gotham brushed off a bad first minute of the game and made sure that the next 89 more than made up for it. thebatsignal.beehiiv.com/p/week-20-re...
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Week 20 recap: Fireworks
Broadway Night brought the drama.
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NWSL Analytics @nwslstat.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
NJ/NY Gotham FC 2 : 1 Kansas City Current ▫ Interceptions: 24 - 18 ▫ Challenges: 3 - 12 ▫ Clearances: 16 - 25 ▫ Recoveries: 51 - 54 ▫ Blocked Passes: 7 - 8 ▫ Tackles: 18 - 16 #NJYvKC
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NWSL Analytics @nwslstat.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
NJ/NY Gotham FC 2 : 1 Kansas City Current ▫ Passes into final 1/3: 25 - 16 ▫ Passes in final 1/3: 71 - 30 ▫ Passes into opp. box: 11 - 5 #NJYvKC
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NWSL Analytics @nwslstat.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
NJ/NY Gotham FC: 2 (2.72 xG) vs Kansas City Current: 1 (1.76 xG) #NJYvKC | #GothamFC | #KCBABY | #NWSL | 🤖⚽
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The Bat Signal @thebatsignal.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Gotham FC vs. KC Current 8/14 Availability Report Gotham FC OUT: Duran (Knee - SEI), O’Sullivan (Knee), Sonnett (Knee - SEI) KC Current OUT: Bravo-Young (Thigh), Cook (Knee - SEI), Gagne (Head - SEI), Long (D-45), Rouse (Knee), Suliafu (Thigh) ???: Cooper (Thigh) INTL DUTY: Chawinga, Brewer
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The Bat Signal @thebatsignal.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Week 19 recap is out now! We talk through how Gotham's press led them to offensive and defensive success in a big 1-0 win over the San Diego Wave. thebatsignal.beehiiv.com/p/week-19-re...
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Week 19 recap: Return of the press
Yet another 1-0 win that undersells the Bats’ control over the match.
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NWSL Analytics @nwslstat.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
NJ/NY Gotham FC 1 : 0 San Diego Wave FC ▫ Interceptions: 14 - 12 ▫ Challenges: 7 - 5 ▫ Clearances: 5 - 11 ▫ Recoveries: 47 - 50 ▫ Blocked Passes: 8 - 7 ▫ Tackles: 26 - 8 #NJYvSD
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NWSL Analytics @nwslstat.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
NJ/NY Gotham FC 1 : 0 San Diego Wave FC ▫ Passes into final 1/3: 23 - 24 ▫ Passes in final 1/3: 46 - 62 ▫ Passes into opp. box: 11 - 5 #NJYvSD
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NWSL Analytics @nwslstat.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
NJ/NY Gotham FC: 1 (1.07 xG) vs San Diego Wave FC: 0 (0.95 xG) #NJYvSD | #GothamFC | #MakeWaves | #NWSL | 🤖⚽
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NWSL @nwslsoccer.com · 08/08/2026
Due to a weather delay, tonight’s kickoff between Gotham FC and the San Diego Wave has been delayed to 8:25 PM ET kickoff on Prime.
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The Bat Signal @thebatsignal.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Gotham FC vs. San Diego Wave 8/7 Availability Report Gotham FC OUT: Duran (Knee - SEI), O'Sullivan (knee), Sonnett (Knee - SEI) San Diego Wave FC OUT: Armstrong (Knee - SEI), Dudinha (Knee - SEI), DiDi Haracic (Lower Leg), Macario (Heel), Pickett (Ankle), Portilho (Hip)
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Anumita Jain @ajsportstat.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
#GothamFC has signed veteran midfielder Meredith Speck to a contract running through the 2026 season and has subsequently placed defender Emily Sonnett on the season-ending injury list. #NWSL www.allforxi.com/latest-news/...
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Gotham FC signs veteran midfielder Meredith Speck through 2026
The move allows the club to place defender Emily Sonnett on the season-ending injury list.
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The Bat Signal @thebatsignal.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Week 18 recap is out now! We talk through what ended up being a complete performance from the Bats in a 1-0 win over the Houston Dash under less-than-ideal circumstances. thebatsignal.beehiiv.com/p/week-18-re...
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Week 18 recap: Getting their groove back
Top of the table, baby!
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NWSL Analytics @nwslstat.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Houston Dash 0 : 1 NJ/NY Gotham FC ▫ Interceptions: 16 - 8 ▫ Challenges: 8 - 1 ▫ Clearances: 17 - 22 ▫ Recoveries: 44 - 35 ▫ Blocked Passes: 3 - 9 ▫ Tackles: 15 - 7 #HOUvNJY
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NWSL Analytics @nwslstat.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Houston Dash 0 : 1 NJ/NY Gotham FC ▫ Passes into final 1/3: 18 - 46 ▫ Passes in final 1/3: 33 - 116 ▫ Passes into opp. box: 9 - 14 #HOUvNJY
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NWSL Analytics @nwslstat.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Houston Dash: 0 (0.72 xG) vs NJ/NY Gotham FC: 1 (2.03 xG) #HOUvNJY | #HoustonDash | #GothamFC | #NWSL | 🤖⚽
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The Bat Signal @thebatsignal.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Houston Dash vs. Gotham FC 8/1 Availability Report Houston Dash OUT: Messiah Bright (Groin), Emina Ekić (Excused Absence), Cate Hardin (Ankle), Makenzy Robbe (Knee - SEI) Gotham FC OUT: Kayla Duran (Knee - SEI), Denise O'Sullivan (Knee), Emily Sonnett (Knee)
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Anumita Jain @ajsportstat.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
#GothamFC defender Emily Sonnett is out for the rest of the NWSL season after suffering a ruptured patellar tendon last Friday. #NWSL "She is incredibly resilient, and we know she will return stronger." - President of Soccer Operations Yael Averbuch West www.allforxi.com/general/1671...
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Gotham FC defender Emily Sonnett ruled out for the 2026 season
The USWNT veteran suffered a ruptured patellar tendon on the July 24th matchup against the Portland Thorns.
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The Bat Signal @thebatsignal.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Week 17 recap is out now! We talk through the midweek win over Bay FC where the 1-0 scoreline ended up being both flattering and unflattering to the Bats. thebatsignal.beehiiv.com/p/week-17-re...
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Week 17 recap: Growing pains
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NWSL Analytics @nwslstat.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Bay FC 0 : 1 NJ/NY Gotham FC ▫ Interceptions: 6 - 9 ▫ Challenges: 9 - 7 ▫ Clearances: 16 - 34 ▫ Recoveries: 41 - 39 ▫ Blocked Passes: 4 - 5 ▫ Tackles: 18 - 14 #BAYvNJY
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