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Amorós' Gotham, NWSL leader, misses chance after Spirit stumble
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Amorós' Gotham, NWSL leader, misses chance after Spirit stumble

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Gotham FC, the leader of the NWSL, drew 0-0 against Angel City, failing to capitalize on a loss by the Washington Spirit.
  • The draw allowed Portland Thorns to move into second place after their victory over Denver Summit.
  • The Washington Spirit lost 0-1 to Orlando Pride, marking their fourth consecutive game without a win.

Gotham FC, the current leader in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), missed an opportunity to extend their lead at the top of the table. On Sunday, the team managed by Spanish coach Juan Carlos Amorós played to a scoreless draw against Angel City FC.

This result proved costly as it coincided with a defeat for second-placed Washington Spirit. The Spirit, also coached by a Spaniard, Adrián González, lost 0-1 at home to the Orlando Pride, with Haley McCutcheon scoring the decisive goal. This loss marks the Spirit's fourth consecutive match without securing a victory.

Following these results, Gotham FC maintains a seven-point advantage over the Spirit after 21 regular-season matches, holding 44 points. However, the draw allowed Portland Thorns to climb into second place in the standings. The Thorns secured their third consecutive win by defeating Denver Summit 1-0.

The NWSL standings show Gotham FC leading with 44 points, followed by Portland Thorns with 37 points, and Washington Spirit also with 37 points. The league continues its regular season with ongoing competition for playoff positions.

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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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