Match summary
Denver Summit defeated Gotham FC 2-0 in National Women's Soccer League, 2026 season.
Explore the summary, statistics, lineups and key events from this women's football match.
National Women's Soccer League · 2026 ·
Context
- Sports Illustrated Stadium — Harrison, United States
- Attendance: 5,000 / 25,000 (20.0%)
- Referee: Muhammad Hassan
- Broadcast: NWSL+
Statistical analysis
Denver Summit produced the highest xG total (1.33 to 1.03). Gotham FC recorded more shots (11 to 8), including 4 on target against 5. Denver Summit created 3 big chances against 1.
Denver Summit completed more passes (350 to 338), with 81% accuracy against 78%. Denver Summit won a larger share of duels (54%). Gotham FC was more present in the opposition box (23 touches to 19).
Denver Summit made 13 interceptions and 60 recoveries. Denver Summit made 4 saves to 3.
Tactical approach
Gotham FC (4-1-4-1) · Denver Summit (4-2-3-1)
Gotham FC — Coach: Juan Carlos Amorós · Denver Summit — Coach: Nick Cushing
Starting lineups
Gotham FC · 4-1-4-1
Ann-Katrin Berger (Goalkeeper to watch), Andrea Kitahata, Sofia Cook, Lilly Reale, Emily Sonnett, Katie Stengel, Jess Carter (Captain), Kayla Duran, Sarah Schupansky, Savannah McCaskill, Jaelin Howell.
Denver Summit · 4-2-3-1
Abby Smith (Goalkeeper to watch), Carson Pickett, Kaleigh Kurtz, Yazmeen Ryan, Devin Lynch, Yuna McCormack, Megan Reid, Melissa Kössler, Natasha Flint, Janine Sonis (Captain), Delanie Sheehan.
Highest-rated player
Abby Smith earned the highest rating of the match (8.0) for Denver Summit. This is an automatically computed rating, not an official player-of-the-match award.
