Seattle Reign vs. Gotham FC: Gamethread

Susie Rantz -

Seattle Reign is back at Lumen Field tonight, taking on Gotham FC at 7 PM PT. The match will air on CBS Sports Network and stream on CBSSports.com.

The Reign are riding a seven-game undefeated streak as they continue to make up for a rough start and push for a playoff spot. They've won their last three games, while Gotham has won three of their last four.

Gotham (11-4-4, 37 points) has scored 23 goals and conceded 16. Seattle Reign (5-9-5, 20 points) has scored 23 goals and conceded a league-high 32.

Match Preview: Seattle Reign vs. Gotham
The Reign look to continue their unbeaten streak at home.
Sounder at HeartSusie Rantz

What to Watch

  • How the Reign deal with Gotham's intense press – Gotham has one of the most intense presses in the league, but they are vulnerable when teams switch the field consistently and are good in possession
  • Gotham don't allow many chances – can the Reign take advantage when they have a chance in front of goal?
  • Dangerous in transition – both teams are dangerous in transition, with the Reign adding this to their skillset in recent matches

Referees

REF: Shawn Tehini
AR1: Noah Kenyawani
AR2: Nicholas Seymour
4TH: Baboucarr Jallow
VAR: Alexandra Billeter
AVAR: Brian Marshall

Lineups

Highlights

41' - Delanie Sheehan puts Gotham up.

85' - Esther's shot slips through Claudia Dickey's hands to put Gotham up 2-0.

93' - Ji So-yun has her free kick saved.

FULL TIME: Gotham snap the Reign's seven game unbeaten streak and win 2-0 at Lumen Field.

Injury / Availability Report

Seattle Reign

OUT: Ryanne Brown (SEI – knee), Jess Fishlock (leg), Olivia Van der Jagt (excused absence)
QUESTIONABLE: Jordyn Huitema (illness)
INTERNATIONAL DUTY: Emeri Adames (USA), Jordyn Bugg (USA)

Gotham

OUT: Sinead Farrelly (SEI – concussion), Svava Gudmunsdottir (excused absence), Sam Hiatt (foot), Maitane Lopez (hip), Kelley O’Hara (excused absence), Midge Purce (SEI – knee), Jessica Silva (illness), Abby Smith (SEI - lower leg)

How to Watch

Date/Time: Monday, September 16, 7 PM PT

Location: Lumen Field, Seattle

TV: CBS Sports Network

Streaming: CBSSports.com (U.S.), NWSL+ (International)

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