Decisive Injury Creates Gotham FC's Championship Glory
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People Mentioned
- Penelope Hawking (Out of Context) - She was introduced as Penelope Hawking who had a press pass at the skills challenge.
- Leslie Ratter (Galpal Sports) - Mentioned as being with the host at a networking event.
- Emily Anderson (Galpal Sports) - Mentioned as being with the host at a networking event.
- Alyssa Naeher - Seen walking to a party hosted by the NWSL Players Association.
- Hal Hershfelt - A player whose injury and subsequent decision to stay in the game was a key point of discussion regarding the NWSL Championship.
- Lily Reale - A player who the referees probably should have sent off with a second yellow card.
- Christina Unkel - Broadcast analyst who admitted that officials officiate finals differently.
- Juan Carlos Amoros - Coach who took Lily Reale off the field.
- Rose Lavelle - A player whose goal was the subject of much discussion and analysis regarding the game's outcome.
- Adria Gonzalez - Washington coach who commented on keeping Hal Hershfelt in the game.
- Debora Abiodun - A player who could have been subbed in for Hal Hershfelt.
- Sarah Chapansky - Player who made a crucial diagonal pass leading to a goal.
- Berninha - Player who received a crucial diagonal pass and set up the goal.
- Midge Purce - Player who Berninha was likely trying to pass to, but the ball went to Rose Lavelle instead.
- Emily Sonnett - Player whose defensive block was highlighted as a key moment in the game.
- Lacey Santos - Player who had a clear chance on goal but was blocked by Emily Sonnett.
- Croix Bethune - Player whose early foul was discussed and who also had a significant chance in the game.
- Yael Averbuch West - Credited with constructing the Gotham FC roster.
- Lynn Williams - Player for whom Jaylen Howell was acquired.
- Jaden Shaw - Player acquired by Gotham FC who made a significant impact.
- Nathan Minion - Mentioned in the context of the Washington Spirit's roster construction.
- James Hawkin - Mentioned in the context of the Washington Spirit's roster construction.
- Gift Monday - Player mentioned as part of Washington's strong attacking front five.
- Rose Guasi - Player mentioned as part of Washington's strong attacking front five.
- Trinity Rodman - Player mentioned as part of Washington's strong attacking front five, and who commented on trying again next year.
- Aubrey Kingsbury - Goalkeeper for Washington, mentioned as a strong player.
- Jessica Burman - Credited with aggressively pursuing excellence for Washington.
Organizations & Institutions
- NWSL Players Association - Hosted a party that Alyssa Naeher was attending.
- Galpal Sports - Friends of the host, Leslie Ratter and Emily Anderson, are associated with this organization.
Websites & Online Resources
- X (formerly Twitter) (@xowngoals) - The podcast's social media handle.
- Instagram (@xowngoals) - The podcast's social media handle.
- TikTok (@xowngoals) - The podcast's social media handle.
- YouTube (@xowngoals) - The podcast's social media handle.
- Blue Sky (@xowngoals) - The podcast's social media handle.