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| NWSL Championship highlights Gotham FC crowned champions as Rapinoe Krieger end careers. |
In the culminating match of two iconic USWNT careers, NJ/NY Gotham FC secured a 2-1 victory and clinched their inaugural NWSL championship with two first-half goals.
The title clash marked the farewell for World Cup champions Megan Rapinoe and Ali Krieger, with Rapinoe exiting early due to a non-contact injury.
Despite the challenge, Gotham FC triumphed, and Purce, with two crucial assists, earned the NWSL championship MVP honors. Krieger expressed pride in their team's execution of the season's plan, emphasizing the significance of their collective effort.
The win marked Krieger's first NWSL title, while Lynn Williams celebrated her fourth—a league first. In a poignant moment, Rapinoe, with her right foot in a boot, congratulated Krieger after the game, sealing the victory with a heartfelt hug.
The breakthrough in the scoreless first half came from Lynn Williams, converting a Midge Purce assist in the 24th minute.
