Gotham says Icahn Stadium semifinal is sold out

November 11 noon update: semifinal sold out

Gotham says its November 15 semifinal against Kansas City sold out as of 11 a.m. EST on Wednesday, November 11. General access had opened at 10 a.m. The match remains at Icahn Stadium on Randall’s Island, with kickoff at 3 p.m. EST Sunday and coverage on ABC.

The club’s match page now directs supporters to its official watch-party listings in Brooklyn, New Jersey and Queens. The earlier refund-request deadline was November 10 at 3 p.m. EST. The sellout notice describes the club’s ticket allocation; this update makes no claim about tickets offered on resale markets.

November 9 evening update: semifinal moves to Icahn Stadium

Gotham will host Kansas City at Icahn Stadium on Randall’s Island in Manhattan on Sunday, November 15. Kickoff remains 3 p.m. EST on ABC and ESPN Deportes. The club announced the move Monday, citing concerns about the playing surface at Sports Illustrated Stadium.

The club’s match page lists phased ticket access: 2026 and 2027 Blueprint members from November 9 at 3 p.m. EST; 2028 depositors from November 10 at noon; and all fans from November 11 at 10 a.m. Those are access windows, not a statement about remaining inventory.

Gotham says semifinal ticket holders unable to attend at the new venue can request a full refund through the form linked on its match page by Tuesday, November 10, at 3 p.m. EST. The smaller venue changes how many supporters can attend the home semifinal the team earned with Sunday’s quarterfinal win.

November 9 update: semifinal kickoff confirmed, venue pending

Gotham’s official semifinal announcement confirms a November 15 meeting with Kansas City at 3 p.m. EST, televised by ABC and ESPN Deportes. The club says venue and ticket details will be announced Monday. Its current semifinal page still lists the venue as TBA; no location or ticket availability is confirmed here.

November 8 late update: semifinal venue still unresolved

Gotham will face Kansas City in the semifinals, but its home venue remains unresolved. ESPN’s Jeff Kassouf reported Sunday that the club was considering Icahn Stadium for November 15 following concerns about the Sports Illustrated Stadium pitch. No venue change is confirmed in this update.

Earlier report

Gotham needed one early break and a long afternoon of defending to keep its NWSL title defense alive. Jordyn Bugg’s fourth-minute own goal gave the home side a 1-0 quarterfinal victory over Seattle at Sports Illustrated Stadium on Sunday.

The top seed and first-time Shield winner moves into the semifinals. Seattle’s season ends, along with Jess Fishlock’s playing career at the club.

The lead arrived early. The work continued.

Jaedyn Shaw’s corner delivery produced the decisive own goal, according to Sean Hartnett’s match report for Southward Central. Seattle’s official recap describes Bugg trying to clear a driven ball near the near post before the deflection carried it into her own net.

Berger denied Mia Fishel early in the second half and later stopped Maddie Mercado after Fishlock played her into the area. Those saves protected a lead that never grew.

Nerilia Mondesir’s apparent equalizer in the 59th minute was ruled offside. Sally Menti later sent a shot narrowly wide. Seattle kept pressing without finding the goal it needed.

Gotham advances; Fishlock’s Seattle career ends

Winning the Shield gave Gotham the top seed and this home quarterfinal. Advancing required a different kind of performance: defending a narrow margin against an opponent that kept creating danger. The next round keeps Gotham’s pursuit of another championship alive.

Seattle confirmed this was Fishlock’s final match. The 39-year-old midfielder completed her last professional season with four goals and an assist, still helping create chances in her farewell.