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
Gotham’s starting XI for tonight. A lot of rotation, as expected, and Lavelle is missing from the XI and the bench.
August 20, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Gotham’s starting XI for tonight. A lot of rotation, as expected, and Lavelle is missing from the XI and the bench.
A reminder of how impactful Esther was to Gotham’s 2024 campaign.
The team scored a lot more goals in the last 12 matches of the season when she was healthy, compared to the first 16 when she was absent or uncomfortable.
The team scored a lot more goals in the last 12 matches of the season when she was healthy, compared to the first 16 when she was absent or uncomfortable.
May 15, 2025 at 5:54 PM
A reminder of how impactful Esther was to Gotham’s 2024 campaign.
The team scored a lot more goals in the last 12 matches of the season when she was healthy, compared to the first 16 when she was absent or uncomfortable.
The team scored a lot more goals in the last 12 matches of the season when she was healthy, compared to the first 16 when she was absent or uncomfortable.
3. Gotham still can't finish in front of goal.
March 26, 2025 at 9:50 PM
3. Gotham still can't finish in front of goal.
2. Lilly Reale made a case for a starting fullback spot.
March 26, 2025 at 9:50 PM
2. Lilly Reale made a case for a starting fullback spot.
1. Gotham was in control of the match (but Orlando let them be).
March 26, 2025 at 9:50 PM
1. Gotham was in control of the match (but Orlando let them be).
But one of Gotham's biggest problems this game was not being clinical in front of goal, an issue they've had in the past. When looking at PSxG - xG to isolate shot quality alone, Reign added a lot more value to their shots than Gotham did, and that showed in the 1-1 scoreline.
March 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
But one of Gotham's biggest problems this game was not being clinical in front of goal, an issue they've had in the past. When looking at PSxG - xG to isolate shot quality alone, Reign added a lot more value to their shots than Gotham did, and that showed in the 1-1 scoreline.
As striker, Esther had a strong performance, with by far the highest shooting and receiving g+ values this match. These statistics demonstrate strong positioning and high quality shots.
March 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
As striker, Esther had a strong performance, with by far the highest shooting and receiving g+ values this match. These statistics demonstrate strong positioning and high quality shots.
On expected assists and expected assisted goals, Sarah Schupansky was excellent, especially considering it was her first professional game. Not surprising—last year she had 15 assists at Pitt, the most in the NCAA.
March 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
On expected assists and expected assisted goals, Sarah Schupansky was excellent, especially considering it was her first professional game. Not surprising—last year she had 15 assists at Pitt, the most in the NCAA.
Coach Juan Carlos Amorós: "I think we were very good in our defensive structures. I think we conceded one shot the whole game on goal. And I think overall, they didn't really create any any chances. So that's a good point to continue from last year."
March 16, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Coach Juan Carlos Amorós: "I think we were very good in our defensive structures. I think we conceded one shot the whole game on goal. And I think overall, they didn't really create any any chances. So that's a good point to continue from last year."
Jess Carter: "Obviously, we're really disappointed to come away with just a draw. I think at times we had some really good spells of play, really positive going forward; obviously, they also did, so they got some momentum at times."
March 16, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Jess Carter: "Obviously, we're really disappointed to come away with just a draw. I think at times we had some really good spells of play, really positive going forward; obviously, they also did, so they got some momentum at times."
Forward: Esther González
Big impact player for Gotham.
Big impact player for Gotham.
March 14, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Forward: Esther González
Big impact player for Gotham.
Big impact player for Gotham.
Midfielder: Rose Lavelle
An important technical and creative presence in the midfield.
An important technical and creative presence in the midfield.
March 14, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Midfielder: Rose Lavelle
An important technical and creative presence in the midfield.
An important technical and creative presence in the midfield.
Defender: Tierna Davidson
A crucial piece of Gotham’s high press.
A crucial piece of Gotham’s high press.
March 14, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Defender: Tierna Davidson
A crucial piece of Gotham’s high press.
A crucial piece of Gotham’s high press.
Goalkeeper: Ann-Katrin Berger
Well deserving of 2024 goalkeeper of the year.
Well deserving of 2024 goalkeeper of the year.
March 14, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Goalkeeper: Ann-Katrin Berger
Well deserving of 2024 goalkeeper of the year.
Well deserving of 2024 goalkeeper of the year.
Another notable departure: Jenna Nighswonger. Despite defensive liabilities, a crucial contributor to Gotham's attack.
March 13, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Another notable departure: Jenna Nighswonger. Despite defensive liabilities, a crucial contributor to Gotham's attack.
Notable departure: Yazmeen Ryan to Houston Dash. Added lots of attacking value and was a key component of Gotham's system.
March 13, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Notable departure: Yazmeen Ryan to Houston Dash. Added lots of attacking value and was a key component of Gotham's system.