Rose Lavelle scored in the 80th minute and Gotham FC beat the Washington Spirit 1-0 to win their second National Women’s Soccer League championship

Gotham FC claimed the 2025 NWSL Championship on Saturday, defeating the Washington Spirit, 1-0. The match, held before an announced sellout crowd of 18,000 at PayPal Park, saw Gotham midfielder Rose Lavelle net the game-winner in the 80th minute,

The two teams played more games than most this year and still reached the championship, highlighting some benefits to heavier schedules.

When Washington Spirit and Gotham FC clash in Saturday's NWSL Championship final in San Jose, California, they will write the 44th chapter of the league's most-played rivalry, with one team hunting redemption and the other chasing the impossible.

Gotham FC is taking on the Washington Spirit this weekend at the National Women's Soccer League championship. CBS Sports' Poppy Miller gives us a preview.

US international Rose Lavelle scored the winner as Gotham FC upset the Washington Spirit 1-0 to claim their second NWSL championship in three seasons on Saturday.

NY/NJ Gotham won the 2025 NWSL Championship 1-0 on Saturday over the Washington Spirit to beat its own record as the lowest seed to do so (No. 8).

The National Women's Soccer League championship will kick off on Saturday night in San Jose, California. The Washington Spirit are looking to rebound from last year's disappointment, and New York's Gotham FC are hoping to continue their upset run after entering the playoffs as the lowest seed.