Gotham FC captures NWSL Challenge Cup in Ohio’s first pro women’s soccer match

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Not every title is won in a shootout of goals. Sometimes one penalty, one finish and a defensive display are all it takes. That was all Gotham FC needed Friday night to defeat the Kansas City Current 2-0 and win the 2026 NWSL Challenge Cup under torrential rain at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, the site of the first professional women’s soccer match ever played in the state of Ohio. Esther González opened the scoring in the 37th minute, calmly converting from the penalty spot after Ja

By Jason Griffith for PeeDeeWire

Yahoo Sports reports: COLUMBUS, Ohio — Not every title is won in a shootout of goals. Sometimes one penalty, one finish and a defensive display are all it takes. That was all Gotham FC needed Friday night to defeat the Kansas City Current 2-0 and win the 2026 NWSL Challenge Cup under torrential rain at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, the site of the first professional women’s soccer match ever played in the state of Ohio. Esther González opened the scoring in the 37th minute, calmly converting from the penalty spot after Ja