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Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 1d

Only asked about those two as they were directly linked to this game but I’ll make sure to get an update on everyone before the game against Louisville next week.

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Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 1d

Injury wise, Amorós wasn’t willing to give much away about Berger, but the way he spoke about Esther made it seem like her injury wasn’t that serious. #GothamFC #NWSL

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Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 1d

General consensus from Amorós post game was that he was overall happy with how the team played and felt like they maybe should have gotten a draw out of the match and credited KC’s quality with being able to get their two goals. #GothamFC #NWSL

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Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 1d

Despite this result, Gotham still sit in 4th in the standings, good enough to host a round 1 playoff game. And with two winnable games still to go, they are still in a great position heading into the playoffs. #GothamFC #GFCvKCC #NWSL

Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 1d

And that’ll do it, 2-0 win for Kansas City over Gotham. A little sloppy and disjointed at times from Gotham but all things considered a decent performance at the hardest away venue to get a result in. This loss also puts an end to Gotham’s 11 game unbeaten run. #GothamFC #GFCvKCC #NWSL

Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 1d

Final changes for Gotham see Sonnett, Lavelle, and Purce come out for Duran, Schupansky, and Harper. #GothamFC #GFCvKCC #NWSL

Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 1d

8 minutes of stoppage time. #GothamFC #GFCvKCC #NWSL

Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 1d

Gotham not giving up in this one and are still pushing for their opening goal. #GothamFC #GFCvKCC #NWSL

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Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 1d

Gotham not taking any risks with Esther as she’s removed from the game for Stengel. Broadcast is reporting that it is a concussion sub. #GothamFC #GFCvKCC #NWSL

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Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 1d

First sub for Gotham with Bruninha being replaced by Lilly Reale. #GothamFC #GFCvKCC #NWSL

Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 1d

Temwa Chawinga extends her Golden Boot lead with a fantastically timed run and an excellent pass from Bia. 2-0 KC. #GothamFC #GFCvKCC #NWSL

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Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 1d

Gotham come out looking for the equalizer but KC pretty easily puts out the fire and keeps the game at 1-0. #GothamFC #GFCvKCC #NWSL

Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 1d

Two changes for KC with Mace and Chawinga coming on for Wheeler and Debinha. #GothamFC #GFCvKCC #NWSL

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Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 1d

Halftime 1-0 Gotham. It was strong first 30 minutes for Gotham but the Current’s quality really started to show in the final 15 minutes of the half. Will be a tough final 45 if Gotham want to stage a comeback. #GothamFC #GFCvKCC #NWSL

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Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 1d

Kansas City are starting to heat up now. Really dangerous sequence just now but the Gotham backline do a good job of cleaning things up. #GothamFC #GFCvKCC #NWSL

Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 1d

Close from Lavelle who sent a right-footed rocket just over the crossbar. #GothamFC #GFCvKCC #NWSL

Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 1d

Important now for Gotham to not lose their heads and continue to play their game. They’re in unfamiliar territory in that they come into this game facing an uphill battle but they are one of a few teams many feel can pull off the upset here. Still plenty of time to go. #GothamFC #GFCvKCC #NWSL

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Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 1d

That sequence really shows the quick strike ability of this KC team. They had close to nothing going from an attacking perspective for over 30 minutes and just one opportunity quickly turns into a goal. Now Gotham has to find a way to break down the league’s best defense. #GothamFC #GFCvKCC #NWSL

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Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 1d

Goal confirmed after a VAR review. #GothamFC #GFCvKCC #NWSL

Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 1d

1-0 to Kansas City off of a great header from Bia off of the ensuing corner kick. Not much Hogan could do on that one. #GothamFC #GFCvKCC #NWSL

Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 1d

Hogan passes her first test of the evening with a really good save off of a Izzy Rodriguez shot. #GothamFC #GFCvKCC #NWSL

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Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 1d

Great job by Sonnett to completely shut down a potentially dangerous KC chance. #GothamFC #GFCvKCC #NWSL

Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 1d

Pretty positive first 10 minutes for Gotham. Nothing threatening just yet, but having any sort of sustained positive play against KC on the road is a good sign. #GothamFC #GFCvKCC #NWSL

Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 1d

Right off the kickoff Michelle Cooper tries to sneak a shross past Hogan but the Gotham keeper easily catches it. #GothamFC #GFCvKCC #NWSL

Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 1d

As some people have noted, this is the third NWSL game in a row Freeman has started over Reale. I don’t know for sure but it might be because JCA wants a more defensively minded LB behind Shaw who is having to play on the LW with Gotham missing multiple wingers due to injury. #GothamFC #NWSL