The Bat Signal
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A newsletter covering all things Gotham FC! 🦇
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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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First 11 of the season
January 28, 2026 at 11:58 AM
First 11 of the season
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A Gotham FC spokesperson confirms to The Inquirer that Esther González will not particpate in the FIFA Women's Champions Cup because she is on parental leave.
Here is Gotham's official tournament roster distributed by FIFA earlier today:
Here is Gotham's official tournament roster distributed by FIFA earlier today:
January 27, 2026 at 3:23 PM
A Gotham FC spokesperson confirms to The Inquirer that Esther González will not particpate in the FIFA Women's Champions Cup because she is on parental leave.
Here is Gotham's official tournament roster distributed by FIFA earlier today:
Here is Gotham's official tournament roster distributed by FIFA earlier today:
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Stats for new Gotham FC signing Jordynn Dudley
January 26, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Stats for new Gotham FC signing Jordynn Dudley
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Gotham FC has signed decorated Florida State University forward and U.S. youth international Jordynn Dudley to a multi-year contract through 2028
January 26, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Gotham FC has signed decorated Florida State University forward and U.S. youth international Jordynn Dudley to a multi-year contract through 2028
FIFA Champions Cup Preview is out now!
We break down everything you need to know ahead of Gotham's semi-final game in the inaugural FIFA Women's Champions Cup on Wednesday.
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We break down everything you need to know ahead of Gotham's semi-final game in the inaugural FIFA Women's Champions Cup on Wednesday.
thebatsignal.beehiiv.com/p/fifa-women...
FIFA Women’s Champions Cup Preview
The Bats compete to conquer the world.
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January 24, 2026 at 10:24 PM
FIFA Champions Cup Preview is out now!
We break down everything you need to know ahead of Gotham's semi-final game in the inaugural FIFA Women's Champions Cup on Wednesday.
thebatsignal.beehiiv.com/p/fifa-women...
We break down everything you need to know ahead of Gotham's semi-final game in the inaugural FIFA Women's Champions Cup on Wednesday.
thebatsignal.beehiiv.com/p/fifa-women...
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The 25-26 CONCACAF W Champions Cup knockout rounds will be held at Estadio Hidalgo, the home of Pachuca. #GothamFC will face Club America in one semi-final while the Washington Spirit will play Pachuca in the other. The semis are scheduled for May 20 with the final and 3rd place game on May 23 #NWSL
January 20, 2026 at 8:34 PM
The 25-26 CONCACAF W Champions Cup knockout rounds will be held at Estadio Hidalgo, the home of Pachuca. #GothamFC will face Club America in one semi-final while the Washington Spirit will play Pachuca in the other. The semis are scheduled for May 20 with the final and 3rd place game on May 23 #NWSL
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Gotham FC has signed University of California and U.S. youth international goalkeeper Teagan Wy to a contract through the 2028 season, the club announced Friday
Wy, 21, will join Gotham for its preseason training in Spain ahead of the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup in London
Wy, 21, will join Gotham for its preseason training in Spain ahead of the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup in London
January 16, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Gotham FC has signed University of California and U.S. youth international goalkeeper Teagan Wy to a contract through the 2028 season, the club announced Friday
Wy, 21, will join Gotham for its preseason training in Spain ahead of the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup in London
Wy, 21, will join Gotham for its preseason training in Spain ahead of the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup in London
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📰 #GothamFC has exercised its option to recall Princess Ademiluyi and Stella Nyamekye from their loans at Fort Lauderdale United FC ahead of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup.
The club has added former Santa Clara University defender/midfielder Kat Jordan as a non-roster invitee.
The club has added former Santa Clara University defender/midfielder Kat Jordan as a non-roster invitee.
January 9, 2026 at 3:05 PM
📰 #GothamFC has exercised its option to recall Princess Ademiluyi and Stella Nyamekye from their loans at Fort Lauderdale United FC ahead of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup.
The club has added former Santa Clara University defender/midfielder Kat Jordan as a non-roster invitee.
The club has added former Santa Clara University defender/midfielder Kat Jordan as a non-roster invitee.
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Gotham FC has signed Stanford University and U.S. youth international forward Andrea Kitahata through the 2026 season, the club announced Thursday in partnership with Dove.
January 8, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Gotham FC has signed Stanford University and U.S. youth international forward Andrea Kitahata through the 2026 season, the club announced Thursday in partnership with Dove.
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Some #GothamFC preseason updates:
The team arrived in Spain on Saturday to begin prep ahead of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup.
For the next 3 weeks, the club will train at the Sotogrande Football Center, including closed-door scrimmages against “high-quality European competition.”
The team arrived in Spain on Saturday to begin prep ahead of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup.
For the next 3 weeks, the club will train at the Sotogrande Football Center, including closed-door scrimmages against “high-quality European competition.”
January 5, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Some #GothamFC preseason updates:
The team arrived in Spain on Saturday to begin prep ahead of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup.
For the next 3 weeks, the club will train at the Sotogrande Football Center, including closed-door scrimmages against “high-quality European competition.”
The team arrived in Spain on Saturday to begin prep ahead of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup.
For the next 3 weeks, the club will train at the Sotogrande Football Center, including closed-door scrimmages against “high-quality European competition.”
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Gotham FC has acquired veteran midfielder Savannah McCaskill from San Diego Wave FC in exchange for $175,000 in intraleague transfer funds
January 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Gotham FC has acquired veteran midfielder Savannah McCaskill from San Diego Wave FC in exchange for $175,000 in intraleague transfer funds
Championship recap is out now!
Gotham FC are two-time NWSL champions!! We break down what gave the Bats the edge in a gritty match against their budding rivals and why we think this is the best club in the league.
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Gotham FC are two-time NWSL champions!! We break down what gave the Bats the edge in a gritty match against their budding rivals and why we think this is the best club in the league.
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Defense wins championships
GOTHAM FC ARE YOUR 2025 NWSL CHAMPIONS!!!!!!
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December 17, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Championship recap is out now!
Gotham FC are two-time NWSL champions!! We break down what gave the Bats the edge in a gritty match against their budding rivals and why we think this is the best club in the league.
thebatsignal.beehiiv.com/p/defense-wi...
Gotham FC are two-time NWSL champions!! We break down what gave the Bats the edge in a gritty match against their budding rivals and why we think this is the best club in the league.
thebatsignal.beehiiv.com/p/defense-wi...
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Two-time NWSL champion and free agent Midge Purce has agreed to a new contract with Gotham FC through the 2026 season, the club announced Friday in partnership with Dove.
December 12, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Two-time NWSL champion and free agent Midge Purce has agreed to a new contract with Gotham FC through the 2026 season, the club announced Friday in partnership with Dove.
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📰 Ella Stevens to depart #GothamFC as a free agent, Midge Purce remains in discussions with the team, and Geyse returns to ManU after loan period.
Read more on Gotham's roster updates and my thoughts:
jennassources.substack.com/p/ella-steve...
Read more on Gotham's roster updates and my thoughts:
jennassources.substack.com/p/ella-steve...
Ella Stevens Departs Gotham FC and Other Team Roster Updates
Gotham FC has announced its end-of-season roster decisions, let's get into it.
jennassources.substack.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:01 PM
📰 Ella Stevens to depart #GothamFC as a free agent, Midge Purce remains in discussions with the team, and Geyse returns to ManU after loan period.
Read more on Gotham's roster updates and my thoughts:
jennassources.substack.com/p/ella-steve...
Read more on Gotham's roster updates and my thoughts:
jennassources.substack.com/p/ella-steve...
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Washington Spirit 0 : 1 NJ/NY Gotham FC
▫ Interceptions: 10 - 17
▫ Challenges: 5 - 7
▫ Clearances: 21 - 20
▫ Recoveries: 43 - 47
▫ Blocked Passes: 9 - 3
▫ Tackles: 20 - 16
#WASvNJY
▫ Interceptions: 10 - 17
▫ Challenges: 5 - 7
▫ Clearances: 21 - 20
▫ Recoveries: 43 - 47
▫ Blocked Passes: 9 - 3
▫ Tackles: 20 - 16
#WASvNJY
November 23, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Washington Spirit 0 : 1 NJ/NY Gotham FC
▫ Interceptions: 10 - 17
▫ Challenges: 5 - 7
▫ Clearances: 21 - 20
▫ Recoveries: 43 - 47
▫ Blocked Passes: 9 - 3
▫ Tackles: 20 - 16
#WASvNJY
▫ Interceptions: 10 - 17
▫ Challenges: 5 - 7
▫ Clearances: 21 - 20
▫ Recoveries: 43 - 47
▫ Blocked Passes: 9 - 3
▫ Tackles: 20 - 16
#WASvNJY
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Washington Spirit 0 : 1 NJ/NY Gotham FC
▫ Passes into final 1/3: 28 - 24
▫ Passes in final 1/3: 51 - 50
▫ Passes into opp. box: 5 - 10
#WASvNJY
▫ Passes into final 1/3: 28 - 24
▫ Passes in final 1/3: 51 - 50
▫ Passes into opp. box: 5 - 10
#WASvNJY
November 23, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Washington Spirit 0 : 1 NJ/NY Gotham FC
▫ Passes into final 1/3: 28 - 24
▫ Passes in final 1/3: 51 - 50
▫ Passes into opp. box: 5 - 10
#WASvNJY
▫ Passes into final 1/3: 28 - 24
▫ Passes in final 1/3: 51 - 50
▫ Passes into opp. box: 5 - 10
#WASvNJY
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Washington Spirit: 0 (0.49 xG)
vs
NJ/NY Gotham FC: 1 (0.39 xG)
#WASvNJY | #ThatsTheSpirit | #GothamFC | #NWSL | 🤖⚽
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NJ/NY Gotham FC: 1 (0.39 xG)
#WASvNJY | #ThatsTheSpirit | #GothamFC | #NWSL | 🤖⚽
November 23, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Washington Spirit: 0 (0.49 xG)
vs
NJ/NY Gotham FC: 1 (0.39 xG)
#WASvNJY | #ThatsTheSpirit | #GothamFC | #NWSL | 🤖⚽
vs
NJ/NY Gotham FC: 1 (0.39 xG)
#WASvNJY | #ThatsTheSpirit | #GothamFC | #NWSL | 🤖⚽
CHAMPIONNNNSSSSSSS!!!!!!
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November 23, 2025 at 3:22 AM
CHAMPIONNNNSSSSSSS!!!!!!
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Starting lineups for tonight
November 23, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Starting lineups for tonight
Semifinals recap is out now!
Gotham FC beat the Orlando Pride 1-0 in regulation time to secure their spot in the 2025 NWSL Championship game. We break down what to make of this performance and what it could mean for Gotham's matchup against the Spirit.
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Gotham FC beat the Orlando Pride 1-0 in regulation time to secure their spot in the 2025 NWSL Championship game. We break down what to make of this performance and what it could mean for Gotham's matchup against the Spirit.
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Semifinals recap: Smash and f*cking grab
The Bats are headed to the Championship!!!!!
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November 20, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Semifinals recap is out now!
Gotham FC beat the Orlando Pride 1-0 in regulation time to secure their spot in the 2025 NWSL Championship game. We break down what to make of this performance and what it could mean for Gotham's matchup against the Spirit.
thebatsignal.beehiiv.com/p/semifinals...
Gotham FC beat the Orlando Pride 1-0 in regulation time to secure their spot in the 2025 NWSL Championship game. We break down what to make of this performance and what it could mean for Gotham's matchup against the Spirit.
thebatsignal.beehiiv.com/p/semifinals...
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She’s the Reale deal.
Introducing your 2025 Rookie of the Year, presented by Ally, Lilly Reale.
Introducing your 2025 Rookie of the Year, presented by Ally, Lilly Reale.
November 19, 2025 at 10:38 PM
She’s the Reale deal.
Introducing your 2025 Rookie of the Year, presented by Ally, Lilly Reale.
Introducing your 2025 Rookie of the Year, presented by Ally, Lilly Reale.