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Masterclass in Defense leads Gotham to points against Orlando

Posted by Stacy Podelski on March 30, 2026 in Gotham FC, New York Sports, NWSL, Soccer, sports, Women's Professional Soccer, Women's Soccer

Showing a complete team play and how solid they can be defensively Gotham was able to hold on to a 0-0 tie in a masterclass of a defensive effort against the Orlando Pride in NWSL action on Sunday.

The player of the match came from the play of Jess Carter as she was for sure one of the standouts on the pitch against a very physical Orlando squad.

Carter was such a huge part to what Gotham did during the match in having to defend Barbra Banda, keeping the forward off the scoreboard in more than one way, as Jess was able to get her foot in for a blocked shot during the course of the match.

Gotham had themselves some other impressive performances as well including the play of Lilly Reale, getting a burst of energy from subs Midge Purce and Jordynn Dudley and also having some milestone moments in the draw.

The milestone moments started with Rose Lavelle being able to play in her 100th regular season match.

One could see Rose was trying to make the day a special one, breaking out some X-Box type plays, getting herself some incredible scoring opportunities and being just a presence on the field for the team throughout the night.

A nice moment for the Midfielder came as the night continued along, as when Gotham FC was on the offensive side and getting scoring chances in front of the supporters in attendance there was a corner moment incoming.

It was Lavalle walking towards the ball, and in those moment everyone shouted encouragement to her for her 100th game.

After the match Rose was able to celebrate in the best way possible as there was a doggie in Sports Illustrated Stadium and she and the canine companion got to bond after the match.

For the ladies of Gotham the match was a positive step. although frustrations continue to build for this team that has such high expectations of them from the fanbase.

It has been since March 14 that Gotham has scored a goal and with test against Kansas City coming up on Saturday the team has got to figure a way to get themselves a scoring opportunity in order to continue to do well in the league.

The match between Gotham and Kansas City is coming along quickly as the two teams are going to meet on Saturday, April 4th at CPKC Stadium.

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Spirit now go on the road for first clash against Denver

Posted by Stacy Podelski on March 27, 2026 in Soccer, sports, Washington D.C. Sports, Washington Spirit, Women's Professional Soccer, Women's Soccer

With the NWSL now in Boston and Denver, the Washington Spirit can now get themselves a chance to see how they can fare and play in new markets.

Not only that but the ladies are going to be facing new challenges as well as environmental questions with altitude with playing on the road in Denver on March 28.

With the team playing to two draw’s so far one against Racing Louisville and one against Utah, this should be a fascinating test.

But is one that the ladies got to stay disciplined with as Denver is returning to the home crowd feeling great after defeating the defending NWSL Champs Gotham FC at Sports Illustrated Stadium.

Denver in that match did just about everything right, with keeping possession of the soccer ball and capitalizing on Gotham’s mistakes and can gain themselves another notch in the belt of a very young franchise by possibly gaining any kind of momentum by beating the team that won the NWSL Championship in 2021.

One of the leaders on the team in Hal Hershfelt is looking to keep the Spirit going in the right direction though, because the thing that is noticed thus far is that every match the team in the 2026 Season thus far is getting progressively better.

Hershfelt playing with 4,069 minutes with the team has scored 3 goals and helped on two assist in her career and in 2024 was named to the 2024 NWSL Second XI.

In 2026 thus far Hershfelt has 270 minutes played and features a pass completion rate of 86.8%

It should be a great opportunity for the ladies to see a new market and not only that but the match is going to be aired on the CBS Network and to be able to get the quality of soccer in front of a National Audience such as that one.

The first ever clash between the Spirit and Denver Summit is to be played at 2p.m.

For more information on the Washington Spirit fans are encouraged to click on the link seen here:

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1495 Sports TV: USMNT Press Conference ~3/26/26

Posted by 1495sports on March 27, 2026 in Soccer, sports

Soccer fans are encouraged to enjoy the following video featuring thoughts from USMNT midfielder Gio Reyna and defender Joe Scally as the team is getting closer and closer to the matchday against Belgum to be played on 3/28/26. Video is compliments of U.S. Soccer/Veritone:

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1495 Sports TV: USMNT Press Conference ~3/25/26

Posted by 1495sports on March 26, 2026 in Soccer, sports

USMNT defenders Miles Robinson and Auston Trusty share these thoughts with the media prior to the team playing ninth-ranked Belgium, presented by AT&T, on March 28. U.S. Soccer/Veritone:

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1495 Sports TV: Washington Spirit Press Conference ~3/25/26

Posted by 1495sports on March 26, 2026 in 1495 Sports, 1495 Sports TV, NWSL, Soccer, sports, Washington D.C. Sports, Washington Spirit, Women's Professional Soccer, Women's Soccer

Washington Spirit fans are encouraged to enjoy the following video featuring Head Coach Adrián González along with Tara Rudd and Rebeca Bernal after the team’s 1-1 draw against Utah on 3/25/26 in NWSL action. Video is compliments of the Washington Spirit

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Gotham FC experiences first lesson of NWSL Season

Posted by Stacy Podelski on March 26, 2026 in 1495 Sports, 1495 Sports Photo Gallery, 1495 Sports TV, Gotham FC, New York Sports, NWSL, Soccer, sports, Women's Professional Soccer, Women's Soccer

Things are always about learning and becoming the best team that they can be, so on Wednesday night with the result against Denver that is ultimately what was experienced.

In some of the good news for the team, they were able to continue to give some of the newer ladies on the roster those moments that are going to be needed to help the team as a whole be the best product that they can be.

With Denver being able to maintain possession, with being able to gain themselves good scoring opportunities and capitalizing on Gotham’s mistakes to gain the franchise’s first ever victory, by the score of 2-0.

Scoring for the visiting side in Head Coach Nick Cushing’s return to the NYC area (in a way) was Melissa Kössler and Tash Flint.

Anyone that follows MLS remembers Coach Cushing and the work he did with the New York City FC, as he led the team to the 2022 Eastern Conference Final Run, two playoff appearances and is a key in the team winning the MLS Cup in 2021.

We have the following thoughts from Head Coach Juan Carlos Amorós along with Savannah McCaskill and Jess Carter after the match v Denver…video is compliments of Gotham FC:

Fans of the NWSL are encouraged to enjoy our photo gallery of the match by enjoying our gallery below…these photos are by 1495Sports:

This time Cushing and his squad were able to play well against Gotham and in the third match of the year.

For most of the First Half of the match it was all about possession and there was a stellar defensive performance shown by both squads.

It wasn’t until the second half that things went in favor of Gotham FC.

Some of the interesting facts from the Gotham FC PR Department include:

Midfielder Sofia Cook and forward Andrea Kitahata made the first NWSL starts. Carter got to wear the captains’ armband for the third time.

Some of the good news for today is the fact that the team won’t have very long to think about how things happened as they have to prepare for and train for the next match against Orlando happening on Sunday, with things being scheduled for 7:00 p.m.

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1495 Sports TV: USMNT Press Conference ~3/24/26

Posted by 1495sports on March 25, 2026 in 1495 Sports, 1495 Sports TV, Soccer, sports, Women's Professional Soccer, Women's Soccer

U.S. Soccer fans are encouraged to enjoy the following video as defender Alex Freeman and midfielder Cristian Roldan share these thoughts from a press conference held on 3/24/26. Video is compliments of U.S. Soccer/Veritone:

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