April 13, 2023 – National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) – NJ/NY Gotham FC News Release
HARRISON, N.J. – Following the FIFA International Break, Gotham FC returns to action on the road this week against the Orlando Pride on Saturday, April 15 at Exploria Stadium in Orlando, Florida at 7 p.m. ET. Gotham FC will welcome back stars Lynn Williams, Kristie Mewis, and Kelley O’Hara, who joined the U.S. Women’s National Team for pair of friendlies against club teammate Sinead Farrelly and Ireland.
Gotham FC (1-1-0) approaches the club’s third match of the 2023 season with one more win than the opposing Orlando Pride (0-2-0), who have fallen in both season-starting matchups.
Gotham FC’s current form includes a 2-1 season-opening win over Angel City Football Club (Los Angeles) on March 26 and a 2-0 loss to OL Reign at home on April 1.
In 19 matches between these two clubs in all competitions, Gotham FC currently holds a 7-5-7 record against Orlando Pride, with both teams tied in their tally of wins. Gotham FC is looking to pick up its first win against Orlando since their last meeting on Aug. 20, 2022.
Following the match on Saturday night, Gotham FC will host a media availability via Zoom.
Gotham FC Storylines
Kristen Edmonds is Home
New Jersey native Kristen Edmonds signed with her hometown team as a free agent in the offseason. As a starter in Gotham FC’s first two games of the 2023 season, Edmonds has featured in all 180 minutes played thus far. This weekend, the defender will face one of her former professional clubs, the Orlando Pride, with whom she earned 70 appearances and scored nine goals from 2016-2020.
Sinead Farrelly’s Inspirational Comeback
More than six years after her last NWSL match, midfielder Sinead Farrelly entered Gotham FC’s exciting home opener in the 70th minute on April 1, marking her Gotham FC debut and first appearance in the NWSL since Sept. 4, 2015. Farrelly’s return to competition established a new record for the longest stretch between NWSL appearances. In addition, Farrelly started and played 60 minutes for the Irish National Team in a friendly against the U.S. Women’s National Team in Austin on April 8.
From Maternity Leave to On-Pitch Prominence
Gotham FC midfielder Allie Long has made a triumphant return to the field. After announcing her pregnancy with twins in April 2022, she missed almost all of last season. Upon her return to play, Long has started in both games this season, totaling all 180 minutes. She also wore the captain…
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