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April 1, 2023 – National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL)NJ/NY Gotham FC News Release

HARRISON, NJ – NJ/NY Gotham FC today announced that MSG Networks will serve as the local broadcast home for eight Gotham FC home matches during the 2023 regular season.

Showcasing an exciting roster of soccer-versed talent, Gotham FC’s first home broadcast of the year will feature host and sideline reporter Eduarda “Duda” Pavão, color analyst Renee Washington, and play-by-play announcer Evan Weston, with more announcers to be revealed in the near future.


“Gotham FC is proud to announce MSG Networks as our local broadcast partner to deliver the energy and excitement of our games to current fans and new audiences during the 2023 NWSL season,” said Christa Mann, Gotham FC Senior Vice President of Communications. “In collaboration with MSG Networks production and executive teams, we are thrilled to kick off the season with a talented, diverse, and experienced group of announcers to tell the stories of the club and Gotham FC players in an environment that attracts avid supporters, soccer fans, and those watching a game for the very first time.”

Host/Sideline Reporter – Eduarda “Duda” Pavão

Over the last year, Pavão has hosted numerous FIFA events, including the Men’s World Cup and Club World Cup, and has created content for the NWSL at tentpole events. Multi-lingual, including English, Spanish and Portuguese, Pavão is also host for the Orlando Pride of the NWSL.

Color Analyst – Renee Washington

A New Jersey native and former NWSL player with Sky Blue FC (now Gotham FC), Washington was a three-time Division I All-American at La Salle University. She helped lead La Salle to its first-ever conference championship and an NCAA tournament appearance, and she was inducted into the La Salle Hall of Fame. In her media and broadcasting career, she has covered almost every major league and sport, and currently works as a sideline reporter and analyst for ESPN, as well as a sports reporter for the ABC affiliate in Philadelphia.

Play-by-Play – Evan Weston

A versatile on-air talent from New Jersey with extensive experience in play-by-play, studio hosting, writing, and reporting, Weston has been a play-by-play announcer for Orlando City SC of MLS for the last six years. He has also been the voice of Stetson University since 2015, calling football, women’s and men’s basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball, and women’s lacrosse on ESPN+. In addition, Weston has been the voice of the UCF…

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