The Bat Signal
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A newsletter covering all things Gotham FC! 🦇
By @awestlake.bsky.social and @ajsportstat.bsky.social
By @awestlake.bsky.social and @ajsportstat.bsky.social
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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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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 | 🤖⚽
vs
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!!!!!!
🏆🦇🏆🦇🏆🦇🏆🦇🏆🦇🏆🦇
🏆🦇🏆🦇🏆🦇🏆🦇🏆🦇🏆🦇
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.
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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.
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.
Sonnett, Lilly, Rose, Jaedyn, JAELIN!!
November 19, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Sonnett, Lilly, Rose, Jaedyn, JAELIN!!
WE’RE IN THE SHIPPPPP
November 16, 2025 at 10:15 PM
WE’RE IN THE SHIPPPPP
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Tomorrow’s availability report
November 15, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Tomorrow’s availability report
Quarterfinals recap is out now!
We break down the Bats' incredibly disciplined performance on a cold Sunday afternoon that saw them pulling off the first 8 seed vs. 1 seed playoffs upset in league history.
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We break down the Bats' incredibly disciplined performance on a cold Sunday afternoon that saw them pulling off the first 8 seed vs. 1 seed playoffs upset in league history.
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Quarterfinals recap: Discipline
AHHHHHHHHHH!!!
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November 14, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Quarterfinals recap is out now!
We break down the Bats' incredibly disciplined performance on a cold Sunday afternoon that saw them pulling off the first 8 seed vs. 1 seed playoffs upset in league history.
thebatsignal.beehiiv.com/p/quarterfin...
We break down the Bats' incredibly disciplined performance on a cold Sunday afternoon that saw them pulling off the first 8 seed vs. 1 seed playoffs upset in league history.
thebatsignal.beehiiv.com/p/quarterfin...
WE’RE IN THE SEMIIIISSSSSSSSSSS
November 9, 2025 at 8:29 PM
WE’RE IN THE SEMIIIISSSSSSSSSSS
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Here’s this afternoon’s #GothamFC starting XI. Bruninha, Reale, and Portilho all come back in after coming off the bench last week. And Sarah Schupansky returns to the starting XI for the first time since September 7. Will be interesting to see who plays at the 9, maybe Jaedyn Shaw? #NWSL
November 9, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Week 26 recap is out now!
Gotham FC had a weird one for their last match of the 2025 regular season. We talk about what to read into and what not to read into as the team gears up for its toughest challenge yet.
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Gotham FC had a weird one for their last match of the 2025 regular season. We talk about what to read into and what not to read into as the team gears up for its toughest challenge yet.
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Week 26 recap: The end is near
Gotham ends the 2025 regular season with a whimper.
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November 8, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Week 26 recap is out now!
Gotham FC had a weird one for their last match of the 2025 regular season. We talk about what to read into and what not to read into as the team gears up for its toughest challenge yet.
thebatsignal.beehiiv.com/p/week-26-re...
Gotham FC had a weird one for their last match of the 2025 regular season. We talk about what to read into and what not to read into as the team gears up for its toughest challenge yet.
thebatsignal.beehiiv.com/p/week-26-re...
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#KCvGFC NWSL Playoff Availability Report
KC Current
SEI/ML: Alana Cook, Vanessa DiBernardo, Clare Gagne
OUT: Michelle Cooper (Foot), Kristen Hamilton (Hip)
QUESTIONABLE: Temwa Chawinga
Gotham FC
OUT: Tierna Davidson (SEI), Geyse (knee), Taryn Torres (SEI)
QUESTIONABLE: Esther González (hip)
KC Current
SEI/ML: Alana Cook, Vanessa DiBernardo, Clare Gagne
OUT: Michelle Cooper (Foot), Kristen Hamilton (Hip)
QUESTIONABLE: Temwa Chawinga
Gotham FC
OUT: Tierna Davidson (SEI), Geyse (knee), Taryn Torres (SEI)
QUESTIONABLE: Esther González (hip)
November 8, 2025 at 9:35 PM
#KCvGFC NWSL Playoff Availability Report
KC Current
SEI/ML: Alana Cook, Vanessa DiBernardo, Clare Gagne
OUT: Michelle Cooper (Foot), Kristen Hamilton (Hip)
QUESTIONABLE: Temwa Chawinga
Gotham FC
OUT: Tierna Davidson (SEI), Geyse (knee), Taryn Torres (SEI)
QUESTIONABLE: Esther González (hip)
KC Current
SEI/ML: Alana Cook, Vanessa DiBernardo, Clare Gagne
OUT: Michelle Cooper (Foot), Kristen Hamilton (Hip)
QUESTIONABLE: Temwa Chawinga
Gotham FC
OUT: Tierna Davidson (SEI), Geyse (knee), Taryn Torres (SEI)
QUESTIONABLE: Esther González (hip)
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INBOX: Gotham FC midfielder Jaedyn Shaw has signed a contract extension through the 2029 season.
November 6, 2025 at 3:04 PM
INBOX: Gotham FC midfielder Jaedyn Shaw has signed a contract extension through the 2029 season.
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NWSL DECISION DAY AVAILABILITY REPORTS
November 1, 2025 at 10:45 PM
NWSL DECISION DAY AVAILABILITY REPORTS
Week 25 recap is out now!
Gotham FC is back in the playoffs after a tough 2-2 draw against Racing Louisville. We talk through what the Bats did right in this match and what we hope they're focusing on as they approach the post-season.
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Gotham FC is back in the playoffs after a tough 2-2 draw against Racing Louisville. We talk through what the Bats did right in this match and what we hope they're focusing on as they approach the post-season.
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Week 25 recap: Errors
The Bats crawl their way back to the playoffs.
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October 31, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Week 25 recap is out now!
Gotham FC is back in the playoffs after a tough 2-2 draw against Racing Louisville. We talk through what the Bats did right in this match and what we hope they're focusing on as they approach the post-season.
thebatsignal.beehiiv.com/p/week-25-re...
Gotham FC is back in the playoffs after a tough 2-2 draw against Racing Louisville. We talk through what the Bats did right in this match and what we hope they're focusing on as they approach the post-season.
thebatsignal.beehiiv.com/p/week-25-re...
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Despite what anyone may write in the New York Post, trans people belong everywhere, including the NWSL.
Today, and every day, we stand with supporters groups across the NWSL to say - loud and clear: Trans People Belong.
In the stands, on the pitch, in our communities - everywhere.
Everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and celebrated.
No exceptions.
#TransPeopleBelong
In the stands, on the pitch, in our communities - everywhere.
Everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and celebrated.
No exceptions.
#TransPeopleBelong
October 27, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Despite what anyone may write in the New York Post, trans people belong everywhere, including the NWSL.
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October 20, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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🚨 GOTHAM FC NEWS 🏆
#GothamFC is set to meet Brazil’s powerhouse, Corinthians, in the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup!
📍 Location: London, England
🗓️ Date: The final phase will be held from January 28 – February 1, 2026.
www.forbes.com/sites/asifbu...
#GothamFC is set to meet Brazil’s powerhouse, Corinthians, in the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup!
📍 Location: London, England
🗓️ Date: The final phase will be held from January 28 – February 1, 2026.
www.forbes.com/sites/asifbu...
Gotham FC To Meet Brazil’s Corinthians In FIFA Women’s Champions Cup
CONCACAF champions Gotham FC will face the new South American champions, Corinthians of Brazil, at the first-ever FIFA Women’s Champions Cup in London next year.
www.forbes.com
October 20, 2025 at 4:41 PM
🚨 GOTHAM FC NEWS 🏆
#GothamFC is set to meet Brazil’s powerhouse, Corinthians, in the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup!
📍 Location: London, England
🗓️ Date: The final phase will be held from January 28 – February 1, 2026.
www.forbes.com/sites/asifbu...
#GothamFC is set to meet Brazil’s powerhouse, Corinthians, in the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup!
📍 Location: London, England
🗓️ Date: The final phase will be held from January 28 – February 1, 2026.
www.forbes.com/sites/asifbu...
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NJ/NY Gotham FC 2 : 2 Racing Louisville FC
▫ Interceptions: 5 - 9
▫ Challenges: 5 - 19
▫ Clearances: 18 - 35
▫ Recoveries: 34 - 42
▫ Blocked Passes: 4 - 3
▫ Tackles: 11 - 16
#NJYvLOU
▫ Interceptions: 5 - 9
▫ Challenges: 5 - 19
▫ Clearances: 18 - 35
▫ Recoveries: 34 - 42
▫ Blocked Passes: 4 - 3
▫ Tackles: 11 - 16
#NJYvLOU
October 20, 2025 at 1:20 AM
NJ/NY Gotham FC 2 : 2 Racing Louisville FC
▫ Interceptions: 5 - 9
▫ Challenges: 5 - 19
▫ Clearances: 18 - 35
▫ Recoveries: 34 - 42
▫ Blocked Passes: 4 - 3
▫ Tackles: 11 - 16
#NJYvLOU
▫ Interceptions: 5 - 9
▫ Challenges: 5 - 19
▫ Clearances: 18 - 35
▫ Recoveries: 34 - 42
▫ Blocked Passes: 4 - 3
▫ Tackles: 11 - 16
#NJYvLOU
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NJ/NY Gotham FC 2 : 2 Racing Louisville FC
▫ Passes into final 1/3: 47 - 17
▫ Passes in final 1/3: 92 - 19
▫ Passes into opp. box: 8 - 8
#NJYvLOU
▫ Passes into final 1/3: 47 - 17
▫ Passes in final 1/3: 92 - 19
▫ Passes into opp. box: 8 - 8
#NJYvLOU
October 20, 2025 at 1:20 AM
NJ/NY Gotham FC 2 : 2 Racing Louisville FC
▫ Passes into final 1/3: 47 - 17
▫ Passes in final 1/3: 92 - 19
▫ Passes into opp. box: 8 - 8
#NJYvLOU
▫ Passes into final 1/3: 47 - 17
▫ Passes in final 1/3: 92 - 19
▫ Passes into opp. box: 8 - 8
#NJYvLOU