HARRISON, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 25: Rose Lavelle #16 of NJ/NY Gotham FC is challenged by Jenna Bike #4 of Chicago Stars FC during the NWSL match between NJ/NY Gotham FC and Chicago Stars FC at Sports Illustrated Stadium on September 25, 2026 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Jordan Bank/Getty Images)

HARRISON, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 25: Jordynn Dudley #2 of NJ/NY Gotham FC controls the ball against Nadia Gomes #11 of Chicago Stars FC during the NWSL match between NJ/NY Gotham FC and Chicago Stars FC at Sports Illustrated Stadium on September 25, 2026 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Jordan Bank/Getty Images)

HARRISON, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 25: Jaelin Howell #7 of NJ/NY Gotham FC controls the ball during the NWSL match between NJ/NY Gotham FC and Chicago Stars FC at Sports Illustrated Stadium on September 25, 2026 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Jordan Bank/Getty Images)

HARRISON, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 25: Jordynn Dudley #2 of NJ/NY Gotham FC controls the ball against Nadia Gomes #11 of Chicago Stars FC during the NWSL match between NJ/NY Gotham FC and Chicago Stars FC at Sports Illustrated Stadium on September 25, 2026 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Jordan Bank/Getty Images)

HARRISON, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 25: Jordynn Dudley #2 of NJ/NY Gotham FC controls the ball against Nadia Gomes #11 of Chicago Stars FC during the NWSL match between NJ/NY Gotham FC and Chicago Stars FC at Sports Illustrated Stadium on September 25, 2026 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Jordan Bank/Getty Images)

HARRISON, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 25: Jaedyn Shaw #10 of NJ/NY Gotham FC prepares to take a free kick during the NWSL match between NJ/NY Gotham FC and Chicago Stars FC at Sports Illustrated Stadium on September 25, 2026 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Jordan Bank/Getty Images)

HARRISON, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 25: Rose Lavelle #16 and Jaedyn Shaw #10 of NJ/NY Gotham FC chat before a free kick during the NWSL match between NJ/NY Gotham FC and Chicago Stars FC at Sports Illustrated Stadium on September 25, 2026 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Jordan Bank/Getty Images)

HARRISON, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 25: Rose Lavelle #16 of NJ/NY Gotham FC looks on during the NWSL match between NJ/NY Gotham FC and Chicago Stars FC at Sports Illustrated Stadium on September 25, 2026 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Jordan Bank/Getty Images)