Gotham FC beat Bay FC 2-1 on Saturday night at Sports Illustrated Stadium in a match that marked a real turning point. Esther González scored the equalizer in the 30th minute, and Geyse netted the game-winner in the 55th, sealing the team’s first home win after conceding the opening goal since September 2021. With back-to-back victories, Gotham heads into the NWSL break riding a wave of momentum, and with Esther making history.
Esther reaches major milestone and leads the charge
When the ball fell to Esther González in the 30th minute, she didn’t hesitate. One clean finish later, the match was tied, and the numbers backed up what fans were already seeing, she’s having a standout season. The goal was her 10th of the regular season, making her the fastest player in Gotham FC history to reach that mark. It took her just 13 matches, breaking Sam Kerr’s 2017 record of 10 goals in 14 games.
Geyse steps up at the perfect time to lock in the win
Gotham’s second goal came early in the second half. Nealy Martin sent a long ball over the top, it bounced twice, took a deflection, and landed right at Geyse’s feet. The Brazilian forward took control and calmly slotted it home in the 55th minute. It was her second goal of the season and her first since April.
That strike didn’t just clinch the win, it snapped a 20-game home stretch where Gotham had failed to come back after conceding first. It was a stat that had hung over the squad and coaching staff for too long.
First comeback win at home since 2021 lifts the mood
The last time Gotham pulled off a comeback win at home after going behind was all the way back in September 2021. Since then, 20 matches had come and gone without that kind of response in front of their own fans. The win over Bay FC put that streak to bed and gave the team a fresh outlook heading into the second half of the season.
This wasn’t just about points on the table. The players needed to prove they could bounce back and win. The fans needed to see it. The club needed to show, right before the NWSL break, that it can hold its ground, even when things get tough. And that’s exactly what happened.