American professional soccer team in the NWSL based in Washington, D.C.
Gotham FC has maintained its first-place edge in the NWSL after a 2-1 win, with Sam Kerr becoming Gotham’s all-time leading scorer and Amelia White delivering an early strike for the visitors.
Gotham FC has moved closer to its Queens home, with Sam Kerr returning to Gotham in a 1-0 win at Citi Field last night. The event marks a milestone as Gotham prepares to share Etihad Park with NYCFC in 2028 and aims to break attendance records for a women’s game in New York.
Smoke from hundreds of active wildfires in Canada has blanketed large parts of the US Midwest and Northeast and made air quality hazardous in cities including Detroit, Chicago and New York. Authorities have issued health alerts, opened cooling centres and distributed masks; officials expect rain to disperse some smoke but warn that pollution will linger in the Upper Midwest.
Wildfire smoke from Canadian fires has blanketed the northeastern United States, affecting air quality ahead of the Spain-Argentina final in East Rutherford. Rain and thunderstorms are forecast to improve conditions, but health warnings remain in place for players, fans and residents.
Air quality alerts from Canadian wildfire smoke have eased in much of the northeast ahead of the final between Spain and Argentina, with forecasts expecting further improvement and temperatures around 27C.
LAFC has stretched its undefeated run as Bouanga and Martinez score in a 3-1 win; Son shines for LAFC with a brace, while Sporting Kansas City exits with losses. LAFC is now level on points atop the Western Conference.
Zach Holland has admitted to faking a hole‑in‑one at WingHaven Country Club in Missouri during a member‑member event. He has resigned from the club amid backlash and questions about integrity in amateur golf. The incident follows a pattern of scrutiny over ethics in sport.