Rose Lavelle banger gives Gotham win over Spirit in Queens Classic as Sam Kerr makes NWSL return

Rose Lavelle scored a stunning goal to give Gotham FC a 1-0 victory over the Washington Spirit in the Queens Classic at Citi Field on July 16, 2026. The match drew more than 40,000 fans despite dangerous air quality readings in the area. The game also marked the NWSL return of Australian star Sam Kerr.