Claire Watkins
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2025 NWSL Semifinals: Gotham FC Star Jaedyn Shaw Is Hitting Her Stride
Star Gotham forward Jaedyn Shaw sits down with JWS before squaring off against the Orlando Pride in the 2025 NWSL semifinals.
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“I think this year has been a lot of mental growth. How do I weather storms?“
Jaedyn Shaw is answering the questions many former soccer prodigies face, and she’s becoming the player Gotham needs as they make a championship push. Spoke to her about it for JWS:
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Jaedyn Shaw is answering the questions many former soccer prodigies face, and she’s becoming the player Gotham needs as they make a championship push. Spoke to her about it for JWS:
justwomenssports.com/reads/gotham...
I know she’s undersized but with expansion I just truly believe there’s somewhere in the W for Rori Harmon
November 28, 2025 at 3:34 AM
I know she’s undersized but with expansion I just truly believe there’s somewhere in the W for Rori Harmon
It is sadly so funny how the players era champ was clearly meant to be four top 10 teams and then there’s Duke
November 26, 2025 at 7:02 PM
It is sadly so funny how the players era champ was clearly meant to be four top 10 teams and then there’s Duke
This is such a “we know you finished third but the vibes off” move
BREAKING #NWSL NEWS: The Portland Thorns have fired head coach Rob Gale.
The Thorns finished third this season and made the semifinals. Results were up and down, although they also dealt with lots of key absences.
The Thorns finished third this season and made the semifinals. Results were up and down, although they also dealt with lots of key absences.
Sources: Portland Thorns fire coach Rob Gale
The Portland Thorns have fired head coach Rob Gale, multiple sources told ESPN.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:36 AM
This is such a “we know you finished third but the vibes off” move
The NWSL has finally gotten its million-viewer match. Saturday’s championship game garnered 1.184 million viewers, the most watched game in league history
November 25, 2025 at 10:16 PM
The NWSL has finally gotten its million-viewer match. Saturday’s championship game garnered 1.184 million viewers, the most watched game in league history
Others have noted this, but Gotham getting the NYC celebration in before even the internationals had to leave for camp is incredibly impressive — and I'm glad US Soccer didn't insist on them missing it.
November 24, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Others have noted this, but Gotham getting the NYC celebration in before even the internationals had to leave for camp is incredibly impressive — and I'm glad US Soccer didn't insist on them missing it.
So what I'm gathering is that Ohio State is winning the NCAAW College Cup
November 24, 2025 at 7:55 PM
So what I'm gathering is that Ohio State is winning the NCAAW College Cup
Upping the ante from 2023, Midge Purce is smoking a cigar in the media mixed zone
November 23, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Upping the ante from 2023, Midge Purce is smoking a cigar in the media mixed zone
Trinity Rodman on the back knock she took at the end of the game, “I need the year to be over. To be honest, I need a break and a reset. the knock didn't feel great, not too happy about it, but I have off time now, so that's all I care about.”
November 23, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Trinity Rodman on the back knock she took at the end of the game, “I need the year to be over. To be honest, I need a break and a reset. the knock didn't feel great, not too happy about it, but I have off time now, so that's all I care about.”
Wow she did it
"I adore playing with her, and I adore her off the field. I definitely want to see her lift that trophy.”
Rose Lavelle likely would’ve won 2023 Final MVP if she’d been on the winning side. This year, coming off “a pretty big surgery” she’s back in the big game with the team who beat her.
Rose Lavelle likely would’ve won 2023 Final MVP if she’d been on the winning side. This year, coming off “a pretty big surgery” she’s back in the big game with the team who beat her.
Can Gotham FC's Rose Lavelle Win Her First NWSL Championship?
In the midst of a unique soccer career, Gotham midfielder Rose Lavelle sets sights on the one title that's eluded her — an NWSL Championship.
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November 23, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Wow she did it
Trinity Rodman is down, holding her back
November 23, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Trinity Rodman is down, holding her back
Adrian Gonzalez didn't get that one right. The extended time with 10 while Hershfelt got treatment, having her come back on when her step was gone, it all led to that Gotham goal
November 23, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Adrian Gonzalez didn't get that one right. The extended time with 10 while Hershfelt got treatment, having her come back on when her step was gone, it all led to that Gotham goal
Rose Lavelle, good at soccer. Gotham 1-0 with a little over 10 minutes left in the match
November 23, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Rose Lavelle, good at soccer. Gotham 1-0 with a little over 10 minutes left in the match
The body language on the sideline did not seem great, but she's back on
Washington currently playing with 10 as Hal Hershfelt tries to see if she can keep going. Getting treatment with her shoe off in the corner as the Spirit hang on.
November 23, 2025 at 2:59 AM
The body language on the sideline did not seem great, but she's back on
Washington currently playing with 10 as Hal Hershfelt tries to see if she can keep going. Getting treatment with her shoe off in the corner as the Spirit hang on.
November 23, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Washington currently playing with 10 as Hal Hershfelt tries to see if she can keep going. Getting treatment with her shoe off in the corner as the Spirit hang on.
Washington had 15 minutes to really make Gotham pay on that side but the Bats survive. Bruninha on, Reale's night is done.
That was definitely Reale's last chance from Natalie Simon.
Amorós will need to have his alternates warmed up, that situation is very likely to happen again. The Spirit are great at generating that sort of isolation.
Amorós will need to have his alternates warmed up, that situation is very likely to happen again. The Spirit are great at generating that sort of isolation.
November 23, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Washington had 15 minutes to really make Gotham pay on that side but the Bats survive. Bruninha on, Reale's night is done.
She subs in in the 57th minute. Biggest cheer of the night.
Trinity Rodman is tightening her boots and getting instructions on the sideline
November 23, 2025 at 2:36 AM
She subs in in the 57th minute. Biggest cheer of the night.
Trinity Rodman is tightening her boots and getting instructions on the sideline
November 23, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Trinity Rodman is tightening her boots and getting instructions on the sideline
Emma Hayes said before the match that she was excited to see the midfield battle play out, would love her honest assessment of Hershfelt vs. Howell right now
November 23, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Emma Hayes said before the match that she was excited to see the midfield battle play out, would love her honest assessment of Hershfelt vs. Howell right now
The biggest crowd pops so far have been for the big fouls
0.21 combined xG at HT in the NWSL final between Spirit and Goth
November 23, 2025 at 2:17 AM
The biggest crowd pops so far have been for the big fouls
The match was always going to get chippy, as championship games do, but Gotham is also playing with the intention of earning set pieces in attacking areas. Washington in full react mode right now.
November 23, 2025 at 2:04 AM
The match was always going to get chippy, as championship games do, but Gotham is also playing with the intention of earning set pieces in attacking areas. Washington in full react mode right now.
You think there's a little bit of personality in this matchup or what
November 23, 2025 at 2:01 AM
You think there's a little bit of personality in this matchup or what
The Spirit are chasing this game early a little bit, which combined with their commitment to slow build out the back is either gonna play them back in it or ruin their night
November 23, 2025 at 1:39 AM
The Spirit are chasing this game early a little bit, which combined with their commitment to slow build out the back is either gonna play them back in it or ruin their night
Gotham just ran my favorite youth level kickoff play going immediately for goal from the halfway line. Imagine if it haad gone in
November 23, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Gotham just ran my favorite youth level kickoff play going immediately for goal from the halfway line. Imagine if it haad gone in
For those tuning in on TV, field clock has kickoff in around 18 minutes
November 23, 2025 at 1:00 AM
For those tuning in on TV, field clock has kickoff in around 18 minutes
"I adore playing with her, and I adore her off the field. I definitely want to see her lift that trophy.”
Rose Lavelle likely would’ve won 2023 Final MVP if she’d been on the winning side. This year, coming off “a pretty big surgery” she’s back in the big game with the team who beat her.
Rose Lavelle likely would’ve won 2023 Final MVP if she’d been on the winning side. This year, coming off “a pretty big surgery” she’s back in the big game with the team who beat her.
Can Gotham FC's Rose Lavelle Win Her First NWSL Championship?
In the midst of a unique soccer career, Gotham midfielder Rose Lavelle sets sights on the one title that's eluded her — an NWSL Championship.
justwomenssports.com
November 22, 2025 at 8:21 PM
"I adore playing with her, and I adore her off the field. I definitely want to see her lift that trophy.”
Rose Lavelle likely would’ve won 2023 Final MVP if she’d been on the winning side. This year, coming off “a pretty big surgery” she’s back in the big game with the team who beat her.
Rose Lavelle likely would’ve won 2023 Final MVP if she’d been on the winning side. This year, coming off “a pretty big surgery” she’s back in the big game with the team who beat her.