Match Forecast: Reign FC Travels to New York City to Take on Gotham FC
Seattle Reign FC begins a three-match roadtrip in New York City as the team takes on Gotham FC on Saturday at 9:00 a.m. PT. After getting back into the win column against their biggest rivals, the Reign will look to carry that positive momentum into this star-studded showdown.
WHEN AND WHERE: Kickoff is at 9:00 a.m. PT at Icahn Stadium in New York City.
WHERE TO WATCH: Fans can tune in to the match on ABC. Full tune in information can be found here.
2026 NWSL REGULAR SEASON RECORDS AND STANDINGS (W-L-D): Seattle Reign FC: 5-6-2 (17 points, 10th place), Gotham FC: 8-3-3 (27 points, 4th place)
Key Info Ahead of the Match:
1. LAST MEETING – The Reign and Gotham have already met once this season, at Lumen Field on May 15. Reign FC fell 2-0 in the match on goals from Jaedyn Shaw and Tierna Davidson. For Seattle, Nerilia Mondesir and Brittany Ratcliffe were both driving forces in the attack, but each opportunity fell just short of finding the back of the net. The Reign competed until the final whistle but were unable to kickstart a comeback.
The two teams have met a total of 33 times all-time across all NWSL competitions. The Reign narrowly hold the series with a record of 12 wins, 11 losses and 10 draws.
2. SCOUTING GOTHAM – With 27 points from 14 matches, Gotham FC currently sits in fourth place in the NWSL standings. The New York/New Jersey based team played a midweek match against the Washington Spirit on Wednesday, winning 1-0 at Citi Field in front of a record-breaking crowd.
The match was won by a stellar goal from Rose Lavelle in the 37th minute but featured notable achievements across the field. Australian forward Sam Kerr made her long-awaited return to the NWSL putting in a 26-minute shift to close out the match, while goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger made nine saves in the match to earn her eighth clean sheet.
3. SETTING THE STANDARD – After securing a solid win against Portland on Sunday, it is imperative that the Reign continue to string together another strong showing. The backline was integral in the 2-0 win, earning their second clean sheet victory of 2026 and the offense managed 17 shots en route to three points.
As the midpoint of the season draws closer, it is crucial that the team does not waver, especially with a tough three-match road trip on the docket. The Reign will rely on the strength displayed on Sunday, as well as the additional depth of the roster to pick up very important points.
4. PLAYERS TO WATCH – For the Reign, defender Ryanne Brown made headlines as she made her first start since returning from a knee injury against Portland – and scoring her first regular season goal just eight minutes into the match. Her versatility as a player was on full display as she contributed on both sides of the ball.
Sam Meza controlled the midfield on Sunday and picked up an assist in the process. Commonly praised for her work rate, there’s no denying that she’s an impactful player each time she steps on the pitch.
Gotham’s midweek match was just a preview of what the team has to offer, bolstered by the recent addition of Sam Kerr. Though she didn’t get on the scoresheet during her 26-minute appearance against Washington, she is certainly a player to keep an eye on.
Rounding out the group, Ann-Katrin Berger is solid as they come in goal and posted a nine-save appearance against Washington.