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Gotham FC’s home semifinal match moved over field quality issues

Gotham’s semifinal match against the Kansas City Current won’t be played at the club’s typical stomping grounds in Harrison, New Jersey.

By Madeline Kenney · Yahoo Sports

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 12:16 AM

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Gotham FC moved their NWSL semifinal match against Kansas City Current due to poor home field conditions.
The playoff fixture will now be held Sunday at the 5,000-seat Icahn Stadium on Randall's Island in Manhattan.
Gotham was reportedly fined $10,000 by the league for pitch issues during their regular-season finale.

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Gotham FC's National Women's Soccer League playoff semifinal against the Kansas City Current has been relocated from Sports Illustrated Stadium due to poor pitch quality. President of Soccer Operations Yael Averbuch West confirmed the match will instead take place on Sunday at Icahn Stadium on Randall's Island in Manhattan.

The relocation follows heavy criticism of the team's home turf during their 1-0 quarterfinal victory over Seattle Reign, a game decided by an early own goal. The club had previously received a $10,000 fine from the NWSL regarding field conditions following their regular-season finale.

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