Gotham Fc Reign Look To Build Off Semifinal Victories

**NWSL Title on the Line in San Diego as Megan Rapinoe and OL Reign Face Ali Kreiger and NJNY Gotham FC**

**Gotham FC, Reign Look to Build off Semifinal Victories**

NJNY Gotham FC advanced to the NWSL final after a dramatic 4-3 penalty shootout victory over the San Diego Wave on Sunday. Gotham FC goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan made two key saves in the shootout, while Ifeoma Onumonu scored the winning penalty.

**Gotham FC's Unlikely Rise**

Gotham FC's victory was a remarkable achievement considering they finished ninth in the regular season. However, they caught fire in the playoffs, upsetting the top-seeded Kansas City Current in the semifinals.

**OL Reign Aim to Rebound from Surprise Loss**

OL Reign, the 2022 NWSL Shield winners, enter the final off a surprising 2-1 loss to the Houston Dash in the semifinals. Nevertheless, they remain a dangerous team, led by Megan Rapinoe, who was named the NWSL Player of the Month in August.

**Key Matchups to Watch**

* **Megan Rapinoe vs. Midge Purce and Kristie Mewis:** Rapinoe will face off against her USWNT teammates Purce and Mewis, who play for Gotham FC. * **Ali Krieger vs. Bethany Balcer:** Krieger, who retired after the final, will look to end her career on a high against Reign's leading scorer, Balcer.

**How to Watch**

The NWSL championship game will be streamed live on Paramount+.