The international title defense is off to a strong, if soggy, start for Gotham FC.

The local women’s professional soccer team opened its quest for a second consecutive CONCACAF W Champions Cup trophy by scoring two early goals and relying on its depth for a well-earned 2-1 victory Wednesday night over Mexican side CF Monterrey Femenil in Group B play in steady rain in front of an announced crowd of 858 at Icahn Stadium on Randall’s Island.

“I think it was a very positive performance. We started the game really well and strong,” Gotham coach Juan Carlos Amoros said. “I think it’s a massive [result]. This is obviously a very special tournament for us, and we know the reward that it has.

“We want to retain that trophy.”

Gotham, which resumes its NWSL slate Saturday at home against the Uta

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