Gotham FC Receive 2025 NWSL Championship Rings

Players celebrate second title in three years with post-match ceremony

Mar. 22, 2026 at 1:50am

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At Saturday's home opener against the North Carolina Courage, Gotham FC players received their 2025 NWSL Championship rings in a post-match ceremony. The ceremony included speeches from former Gotham player Ali Krieger, club owner Carolyn Tisch Blodgett, General Manager Yael Averbuch West, and coach Juan Carlos Amorós. Gotham went on an unexpected playoff run last fall after only placing eighth in the regular season, beating Shield winners Kanas City Current, the Orlando Pride, and the Washington Spirit to claim their second title in three years.

Why it matters

Gotham FC's back-to-back championships in 2023 and 2025 have solidified the team as a rising power in the NWSL, defying expectations and building a loyal fanbase in the New York/New Jersey area. The ring ceremony serves as a celebration of the team's accomplishments and a motivator for continued success as they aim to establish a 'dynasty' in the league.

The details

The championship rings feature the Gotham FC crest with two stars, as well as each player's name and number, and the motto 'Always building, never finished.' USWNT star defender and Gotham FC captain Tierna Davidson made her return to the pitch on Saturday after nearly a year away, recovering from an ACL injury. Gotham also made several offseason acquisitions, including highly anticipated rookies Jordynn Dudley and Andrea Kitahata, as well as midfielder Savannah McCaskill and Norwegian star forward Guro Reiten from Chelsea FC.

  • Gotham FC players received their 2025 NWSL Championship rings at the home opener against the North Carolina Courage on March 22, 2026.
  • Gotham FC won the 2025 NWSL Championship after an unexpected playoff run, beating Shield winners Kanas City Current, the Orlando Pride, and the Washington Spirit.

The players

Tierna Davidson

USWNT star defender and Gotham FC captain, who made her return to the pitch on Saturday after nearly a year away, recovering from an ACL injury.

Juan Carlos Amorós

Gotham FC coach, who spoke about what it meant to him to coach the team to their second title in three years.

Carolyn Tisch Blodgett

Gotham FC club owner, who spoke at the championship ring ceremony.

Yael Averbuch West

Gotham FC General Manager, who spoke at the championship ring ceremony.

Ali Krieger

Former Gotham FC player, who spoke at the championship ring ceremony.

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What they’re saying

“It feels really special. I was a football fan growing up as a kid, I love football—I always dreamt to be in a position like this, but I wasn't sure if it was going to be possible... Second ring in three years, building something new for this football club.”

— Juan Carlos Amorós, Gotham FC Coach

“It's always just fun to have a little reminder of how last year went. I think it definitely fuels us for this next year even more, just to know what it means to be able to win in the playoffs and now put together a more consistent year.”

— Lilly Reale, Gotham FC Defender

“It's gorgeous, such a pretty ring. I think they did a great job with it.”

— Lilly Reale, Gotham FC Defender

“To even come close to touching something called a dynasty, we have to be a lot more consistent, and we have to prove game in and game out that we are that kind of team. We have to do that starting every weekend.”

— Tierna Davidson, Gotham FC Captain

What’s next

Gotham FC will play their next game against the Denver Summit on Wednesday. They also recently announced the 'Queens Classic,' which they will play at Citi Field in July against the Washington Spirit.

The takeaway

Gotham FC's back-to-back championships have established the team as a rising power in the NWSL, defying expectations and building a loyal fanbase. The ring ceremony serves as a celebration of their accomplishments and a motivator for continued success as they aim to cement their status as an NWSL 'dynasty' through consistent performance.