Gotham FC topples Current to extend first-place lead in standings

Gotham FC overcame a tie for the fastest goal in NWSL history Friday night by receiving goals from Midge Purce and a landmark tally by Sam Kerr to give the hosts a 2-1 NWSL victory over the Kansas City Current Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, N.J. Gotham FC improved to 13-3-4 with 43 points and increased their first-place lead over the idle Washington Spirit to seven points. Sam Kerr hugs teammate Jaedyn Shaw (10) after scoring a goal in the first half of Gotham FC’s 2-1 win over the Current on Aug. 14, 2026 at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, N.J. Mark Smith-Imagn Images The 33-year-old Kerr was the recipient of Jaedyn Shaw’s deft moves to dribble past two defenders and slide a pass to the Australian international as she tapped the ball into the net in the 41st minute for a