HARRISON, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 1: Ann-Katrin Berger #30 of Gotham FC controls the ball in the second half against the Utah Royals at Sports Illustrated Stadium on November 1, 2026 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Vincent Carchietta/Getty Images)

HARRISON, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 1: Midge Purce #23 of Gotham FC plays the ball as Ana Tejada #17 of the Utah Royals defends in the second half at Sports Illustrated Stadium on November 1, 2026 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Vincent Carchietta/Getty Images)

HARRISON, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 1: Gotham FC raise the NWSL 2026 shield after defeating the Utah Royals at Sports Illustrated Stadium on November 1, 2026 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Vincent Carchietta/Getty Images)

HARRISON, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 1: Gotham FC players pose for a photo in front of fans after defeating the Utah Royals and winning the NWSL 2026 shield at Sports Illustrated Stadium on November 1, 2026 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Vincent Carchietta/Getty Images)

HARRISON, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 1: Gotham FC raise the NWSL 2026 shield after defeating the Utah Royals at Sports Illustrated Stadium on November 1, 2026 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Vincent Carchietta/Getty Images)

HARRISON, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 1: Gotham FC raise the NWSL 2026 shield after defeating the Utah Royals at Sports Illustrated Stadium on November 1, 2026 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Vincent Carchietta/Getty Images)

HARRISON, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 1: Rose Lavelle #16 of Gotham FC celebrates with teammates after defeating the Utah Royals at Sports Illustrated Stadium on November 1, 2026 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Vincent Carchietta/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 01: Hannah Seabert #13 of the Angel City FC comes into the game for teammate Angelina Anderson #19 during the second half of the game against the Boston Legacy FC at Dignity Health Sports Park on November 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)