It was a Gotham golazo that helped the NWSL club secure its spot in the postseason on Sunday with a 2-2 draw against Louisville FC.

Gotham star Rose Lavelle scored off a free kick in the 85th minute from 22 yards out that sailed into the corner of the net for the equalizing goal to guarantee her team’s third consecutive trip to the playoffs.

ROSE LAVELLE FREE KICK GOLAZO TO EQUALIZE 🤯🚀 pic.twitter.com/HClK3Z8oey — W Golazo (@WGolazo) October 19, 2025

“With the set piece, it was a matter of waiting to see where the wall set up and where the keeper stood. It felt like we were going to get one — it wasn’t a matter of if, but when. We wish we could have gotten a third, and that’s something we’ll keep working on in training, making sure we’re clinical. It starts there,” Lavelle said.

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