How to Watch NJ/NY Gotham FC vs Washington Spirit: Live Stream, TV Channel

Gotham FC will look to earn a spot in the NWSL final for the second year in a row with a win over the Washington Spirit on Saturday.

The semifinals of the NWSL Championship are upon us and on Saturday, Gotham FC and the Washington Spirit will meet in Washington DC for a chance to claim the first spot in the championship game to be played on November 23rd. Gotham made it through to the semifinals after beating the Portland Thorns in a 2-1 victory on Sunday to advance to the semifinal round.

How to Watch NJ/NY Gotham FC vs Washington Spirit in NWSL play today:

Game Date: Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024

Game Time: 12:00 p.m. ET

TV: CBS (KBAK-Bakersfield, CA)

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The game against Portland was a battle as the teams went back and forth with possession the whole game. Gotham and Portland played a scoreless first half, but Tierna Davidson broke the gridlock in the 67th minute to give the Bats a 1-0 lead. Just eight minutes later, however, Reilyn Turner found the back of the net to even the score. Just as overtime looked inevitable and prior to regulation ending, Rose Lavelle netted the game-winner to send Gotham to the semifinal round. The team finished the game with 16 shots, five of which ended up on frame.

The Spirit began its quest for the NWSL title with a game against Bay FC on Sunday. The game ended in a 2-1 win for Washington, but it wasn’t an easy road to get there. The game was scoreless until eight minutes remained in regulation play. Asisat Oshoala scored Bay FC’s first-ever playoff goal to give her team the lead, but it was short-lived as Tara McKeown scored the equalizer just four minutes later.

McKeown’s goal breathed some air into Washington’s lungs and reinvigorated play as the the teams headed into extra time. Trinity Rodman continued to press on the wing and Bay FC struggled to defend her. She got a cross off and with a ricochet off of a Bay FC defender, the ball ended up in the back of the net, securing a spot in the semifinals.

Saturday’s game is sure to entertain as two very strong teams take to the pitch. Gotham finished regular season play with just four losses and two of those came at the hands of Washington with 2-0 wins both home and away for the Spirit. Tune in Saturday afternoon to see if Gotham is able to avenge those losses and earn a spot in the final again.

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