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The Bat Signal @thebatsignal.bsky.social · Mar 9
We're so excited to be launching The Bat Signal, a new newsletter by @awestlake.bsky.social and @ajsportstat.bsky.social bringing you match recaps, data-driven soccer analysis, and weekly updates on everything Gotham FC! Subscribe here: thebatsignal.beehiiv.com/subscribe
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Taylor Vincent @tayvincent6.bsky.social · 5h
#GFCvLOU NWSL Availability Report

Gotham
SEI: Davidson, Torres
OUT: Ann-Katrin Berger (knee), Geyse (knee), Ella Stevens (knee)
INTL: Mak Whitham (USA U17)

Racing Lou
SEI/ML: Sekany, K Wright
OUT: Uchenna Kanu (Knee), Jordan Baggett (Excused), Savannah DeMelo (Illness), Makenna Morris (Lower Leg)
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The Bat Signal @thebatsignal.bsky.social · 1d
Week 24 recap is out now!

Gotham FC suffered a brutal 2-0 loss to the shield winners Saturday evening as the playoff push continues. We talk through what made the Bats so helpless against the Current, as well as where they could have done better.

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Week 24 recap: Dismantled
A battle between two play styles.
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The Bat Signal @thebatsignal.bsky.social · 3d
Reale, Sonnett, Lavelle, and Shaw get the call! 📞 🏟️
uswnt.ussoccer.com U.S. Women's National Soccer Team @uswnt.ussoccer.com · 3d
Fall footy awaits 🍂

The squad for our October matches is here ⬇️

🔗 ussoc.cr/octoberroster
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NWSL Analytics @nwslstat.bsky.social · 7d
Kansas City Current 2 : 0 NJ/NY Gotham FC

▫ Interceptions: 11 - 10
▫ Challenges: 4 - 1
▫ Clearances: 24 - 22
▫ Recoveries: 54 - 49
▫ Blocked Passes: 13 - 8
▫ Tackles: 27 - 23

#KCvNJY
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NWSL Analytics @nwslstat.bsky.social · 7d
Kansas City Current 2 : 0 NJ/NY Gotham FC

▫ Passes into final 1/3: 20 - 29
▫ Passes in final 1/3: 29 - 58
▫ Passes into opp. box: 6 - 8

#KCvNJY
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NWSL Analytics @nwslstat.bsky.social · 7d
Kansas City Current: 2 (0.69 xG)
vs
NJ/NY Gotham FC: 0 (0.4 xG)

#KCvNJY | #KCBABY | #GothamFC | #NWSL | 🤖⚽
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The Bat Signal @thebatsignal.bsky.social · 7d
90+9’ Final

Gotham FC 0-2 Kansas City Current

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The Bat Signal @thebatsignal.bsky.social · 7d
46’ We’re back! Follow along on ION!
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The Bat Signal @thebatsignal.bsky.social · 7d
45+3’ Halftime

Gotham FC 0-1 Kansas City Current
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Michael Cardamone @mcard1204.bsky.social · 7d
Here’s tonight’s #GothamFC starting XI. Only changes from last week are Hogan for the injured Berger and Esther for Stengel. #NWSL
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Taylor Vincent @tayvincent6.bsky.social · 8d
#KCvGFC NWSL Availability

KC
SEI/ML: Cook, DiBernardo, Gagne
OUT: Kristen Hamilton (hip)
???: Temwa Chawinga (knee), Hailie Mace (lower leg), Kayla Sharples (lower leg)

Gotham
SEI: Davidson,Torres
OUT: Ann-Katrin Berger (knee), Geyse (knee), Gabi Portilho (thigh), Ella Stevens (knee)
INTL: Whitham
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The Bat Signal @thebatsignal.bsky.social · 10d
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The Bat Signal @thebatsignal.bsky.social · 10d
Week 23 recap is out now!

Gotham FC left week 23 disappointed as they split points with the Seattle Reign in a 0-0 draw. We break down why we think that despite the result, this was a good performance from the Bats.

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Week 23 recap: A taste of our own medicine
Winning in every way but the important one.
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NWSL Analytics @nwslstat.bsky.social · 13d
NJ/NY Gotham FC 0 : 0 Seattle Reign FC

▫ Interceptions: 13 - 11
▫ Challenges: 1 - 5
▫ Clearances: 17 - 24
▫ Recoveries: 54 - 36
▫ Blocked Passes: 4 - 9
▫ Tackles: 18 - 22

#NJYvSEA
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NWSL Analytics @nwslstat.bsky.social · 13d
NJ/NY Gotham FC 0 : 0 Seattle Reign FC

▫ Passes into final 1/3: 49 - 11
▫ Passes in final 1/3: 93 - 19
▫ Passes into opp. box: 11 - 3

#NJYvSEA
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NWSL Analytics @nwslstat.bsky.social · 13d
NJ/NY Gotham FC: 0 (1.2 xG)
vs
Seattle Reign FC: 0 (0.2 xG)

#NJYvSEA | #GothamFC | #HerefortheCrown | #NWSL | 🤖⚽
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The Bat Signal @thebatsignal.bsky.social · 13d
90+5’ Final

Gotham FC 0-0 Seattle Reign
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The Bat Signal @thebatsignal.bsky.social · 13d
46’ We’re back!! Let’s go Gotham!!!
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The Bat Signal @thebatsignal.bsky.social · 13d
45+3’ Halftime

Gotham FC 0-0 Seattle Reign
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The Bat Signal @thebatsignal.bsky.social · 13d
1’ We’re off! Tune in on NWSL+!

Let’s go Bats!!! 🦇🦇🦇
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Taylor Vincent @tayvincent6.bsky.social · 14d
#GFCvSEA NWSL Availability Report

Gotham FC
OUT: Tierna Davidson (SEI - knee), Geyse (knee), Gabi Portilho (thigh), Ella Stevens (knee), Taryn Torres (SEI - knee)

Seattle Reign
OUT: Lynn Biyendolo (knee), Ryanne Brown (leg), Veronica Latsko (SEI), Cassie Miller (D45 – leg)
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The Bat Signal @thebatsignal.bsky.social · 15d
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The Bat Signal @thebatsignal.bsky.social · 15d
Week 22.5 recap is out now!

Gotham ended the CONCACAF W Champions Cup group stage in style, securing their place in the semifinals. A 0-0 draw may have left a little to be desired, but we talk through why we think it was just fine.

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Week 22.5 recap: Through to the semis!
The Bats do just enough.
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The Bat Signal @thebatsignal.bsky.social · 17d
90+5’ Final

Gotham FC 0-0 Washington Spirit

Through to the semis!!
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