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Victory parade in NYC for Gotham FC
A victory parade was thrown in New York City for Gotham FC's national championship victory. FOX 5 NY's Tina Cervasio has more.
NEW YORK - New York City turned sky blue on Monday morning as Gotham FC celebrated its latest championship in front of fans.
What we know:
The city hosted a downtown parade and City Hall ceremony to honor the club’s 2025 NWSL title, a storybook finish to one of the most dramatic playoff runs in league history.
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 22: Mandy Freeman #22 of NJ/NY Gotham FC and teammates celebrate with the Champion's trophy after winning the NWSL Championship 2025 final between Washington Spirit and NJ/NY Gotham FC at PayPal Park on November 22, 20 …
The parade started at Barclay Street and continued north along Broadway to City Hall, where players, coaches, owners and city officials joined fans for a public ceremony.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams presented Gotham FC with the Key to the City in recognition of the team’s second league championship in three years.
The city marked the occasion by lighting City Hall and other municipal buildings sky blue throughout the weekend, turning downtown into a sea of Gotham pride.
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SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 22: Rose Lavelle #16 of NJ/NY Gotham FC celebrates after scoring the team's first goal with teammate Jaelin Howell #7 during the NWSL Championship 2025 final between Washington Spirit and NJ/NY Gotham FC at PayPal Park …
Gotham FC secured the 2025 NWSL Championship on Saturday night in San Jose, defeating the Washington Spirit 1-0 in a tense, hard-fought match. Midfielder Rose Lavelle scored the lone goal in the 80th minute, firing from close range to seal the win and complete the club’s improbable postseason journey.
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 21: Rose Lavelle #16 of NJ/NY Gotham FC speaks during a press conference at PayPal Park on November 21, 2025 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Eakin Howard/NWSL via Getty Images)
The team’s path to the championship included upsets over top-seeded Kansas City and defending champion Orlando Pride, a run that captured the attention of fans across the country.
The Source: This report is based on information from the New York City Mayor's office.