With the clock winding down and a spot in the NWSL playoffs on the line, NJ/NY Gotham FC needed a magical moment, and midfielder Rose Lavelle provided it. The U.S. women's national team player delivered a stunning equalizer against Racing Louisville FC , which snatched a critical point in a 2-2 draw and ensured Gotham's place in the 2025 NWSL postseason.

Lavelle scored the goal off a dead-ball situation. Gotham earned a free kick in a dangerous spot in the final third, and the veteran midfielder took her place over the mark. She struck the ball with her left for a clinical finish, showing off equal parts technical brilliance and sheer will.

She showed her veteran presence in a big moment and only needed a little step to get behind a sensational effort. The goalkeeper was frozen for j

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