Megha Gupta
@meghaggupta.bsky.social
multimedia journalist covering sports, fashion, and culture @nbcsports @nysoccerjournal @ServeOnSI email/pitches: 20meghaggupta@gmail.com
Sam Kerr scored another history-making goal, Shelby Hogan kept a 2nd straight clean sheet filling in for Ann-Katrin Berger (out for “rest” reasons), and Gotham extended their unbeaten run to 6, closing out the road trip with another 1-0 win. @meghaggupta.bsky.social with more ⤵️
Sam Kerr goal helps Gotham FC close road trip with a win
Kerr missed an early penalty but made up for it by scoring a 46th-minute winner, while goalkeeper Shelby Hogan kept another clean sheet to keep Gotham unbeaten in six and make it back-to-back 1-0 wins...
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Gotham's roster is in flux, but they keep finding ways to get results, as a Midge Purce goal after 119 seconds held up thanks to the 10th clean sheet kept by Gotham so far this season. More from @meghaggupta.bsky.social on Gotham's 1-0 triumph away to Bay FC late last night
Another early Midge Purce goal gets Gotham FC a road win over Bay FC
Gotham remains in second place in the NWSL table after a Purce goal scored 119 seconds into the match held up thanks to another clean sheet kept, the 10th shutout for the Bats so far this season.
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Malawi stuns Nigeria 3-2 in a game where all 5 goals came after the 73rd min., & 3 were scored in stoppage time. Chawinga sisters leading the way for Malawi (Temwa 2 goals, Tabitha 1 goal), while Nigeria a) gives Deb Abiodun a 90th-minute cameo off the bench & b) doesn't put Gift Monday in at all
During the World Cup, @meghaggupta.bsky.social visited bars, restaurants, and watch parties that made matches feel like home games for diaspora communities across New York City. From Little Senegal to Steinway St and Sunset Park, what the vibes were like on matchdays
How New York City's diaspora communities watched the World Cup
Fireworks on Steinway Street, free tequila shots in Sunset Park, and police barricades in Harlem: What it was like at World Cup watch parties in some of the city's most passionate communities.
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"I want to support my people. [Here] is the best vibes ever. This is the best day of 2026." What it was like to watch Spain win the World Cup at Mercado Little Spain, which the Spanish football federation dubbed Casa España due to its popularity for La Roja watch parties @meghaggupta.bsky.social
Watching Spain clinch the World Cup with the crowd at Mercado Little Spain
As Spain defeated Argentina, Spanish fans from all over the world gathered at one of New York City's most iconic Spanish food spots to watch and celebrate.
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“The PATH train has given us some real adventures the past season, and sometimes you just can't." A bunch of Gotham fans told @meghaggupta.bsky.social how they feel about the team’s 2028 move to Queens, with opinions mainly positive but with concerns mixed in, too
How Gotham FC fans feel about the move to Etihad Park
Several Gotham fans expressed excitement for the move to Queens in 2028 after getting a taste of the atmosphere, and the commute, for The Queens Classic.
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Big night at Citi Field as Gotham beat the Spirit on a ridiculous Rose Lavelle goal and made attendance history in the process. @meghaggupta.bsky.social with more from The Queens Classic spectacle, including quotes from NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman, Lavelle, and re-debutant Sam Kerr
Gotham FC wins The Queens Classic in record-breaking night for women's sports in New York
The sold-out crowd of 42,175 at Citi Field made Gotham's 1-0 win over Washington Spirit the most-attended women's sports event in New York City history, and the second-best-attended NWSL match in leag...
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Sam Kerr is BACK and the crowd is loving it @nysoccerjournal.com
We’ve got a packed house for tonight’s Queens Classic against the Washington Spirit
Goal | Gotham 1 - 0 Washington Rose Lavelle opens the scoring with a shot from just an unreal angle on solo run
From down 1-0 early to an emphatic away win for Gotham as two goals from Esther González plus a set-piece finish from Tierna Davidson got them an important away win heading into an all-NYC week @meghaggupta.bsky.social with more on Gotham’s 3-1 comeback in Utah
Esther González brace leads Gotham to road win in Utah
The Spanish international scored her third and fourth league goals of the season, with Gotham rebounding from a loss last weekend to earn a come-from-behind 3-1 win over Utah Royals.
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Another trophy joins the Gotham collection after they kept a 10th clean sheet so far this year and won a first-ever NWSL Challenge Cup @meghaggupta.bsky.social has more on the win, featuring an eye-popping Jordynn Dudley goal, another elite game in goal from Ann-Katrin Berger
Gotham defeats KC Current to win first NWSL Challenge Cup title
The supercup match between 2025's NWSL Championship and Shield winners went Gotham's way thanks to a penalty from Esther González, a sparkling solo goal from Jordynn Dudley, and some critical saves ma...
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Senegal fans dealt with World Cup visa and travel issues due to Trump immigration policies, and in NYC, they've also faced barricades and strict NYPD crowd control measures while gathering for matches in Harlem's Little Senegal @meghaggupta.bsky.social on the scene in upper Manhattan
Harlem's Little Senegal faced heavy police presence for Senegal's World Cup opener
Barricades and strict NYPD crowd control measures greeted Senegal fans along West 116th Street who wanted to watch the nation's first World Cup match.
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Thanks to @meghaggupta.bsky.social for reading and reviewing Tennis Tensions, and for such a thoughtful interview, via @sportsillustrated.bsky.social www.si.com/onsi/serve/i...
Tennis History and Traditions Reinterpreted in New Book
Interview with author Gabriel Allen on the inspiration behind his book, tennis origins, and tennis traditions.
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Egypt fans clad in red-and-gold took over Steinway Street in Astoria yesterday while Egypt drew with Belgium Our @meghaggupta.bsky.social was there and spoke to Egyptian fans, who were optimistic and celebratory even as their collective wait continues for a first-ever World Cup win
Despite draw with Belgium, Egyptian fans in Queens remain optimistic
On Steinway Street in Astoria, fans of Egypt clad in red jerseys turned out in numbers and created a festive atmosphere as they watched the national team chase a first-ever win at the World Cup.
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"I knew I needed to step up for the team whatever way I could," Gotham keeper Shelby Hogan said after helping Gotham to an 8th clean sheet through 11 NWSL games More on Hogan’s day in goal and rookie sensation Jordynn Dudley’s big impact, as @meghaggupta.bsky.social reports on a 1-0 W vs the Dash
Gotham FC picks up another shutout win as Jordynn Dudley goal beats Houston
Gotham got their eighth shutout through their first 11 league games as rookie sensation Jordynn Dudley's second NWSL goal was enough for a 1-0 win over the Dash.
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Gotham FC celebrated Mandy Freeman’s 10th season with the club in a special presentation following the Bats’ 1-0 win over Houston Freeman spoke about her role with the club as she comes back from injury
'73 | Gotham Saves Another crucial save by Shelby Hogan as a few missteps from Gotham gave Houston a chance for a shot on goal
‘70 | Gotham Saves Free kick awarded to Houston saved by Shelby Hogan; Gotham avoids tying the match
‘50 | Chance for Gotham Would have been quite the goal for Esther González with that attempted bicycle kick, but Campbell is there with the save
Halftime | Gotham 1-0 Houston Gotham looks to be the more aggressive side in this first half, with 8 shots to Houston’s 3
‘35 | Gotham Chance Jaelin Howell attempts to make it 2-0 for Gotham off a pass from Sarah Schupansky but Jane Campbell is able to get hands on it
'23 | Chance for Gotham Another chance for Gotham as Jaedyn Shaw attempts a header that goes just wide at goal
'17 | GOTHAM SCORES Jordynn Dudley's persistence pays off as the young rookie find space between Houston's backline to nail the first goal of the match in the center of the net
'12 | Dudley makes a run for it Jordynn Dudley break away with a chance to score, although her shot narrowly misses just outside the corner of the net