Gotham FC's recent playoff victory over Seattle Reign FC has highlighted an ongoing turf dispute that points to a larger issue for the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). In a quarterfinal match on November 8, 2026, at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey, Gotham FC secured a win after an own goal by Seattle Reign's Jordyn Bugg. Midge Purce and her teammates celebrated the goal. The match was part of the 2026 NWSL playoffs.
According to a report by Clemente Lisi for Forbes, the situation underscores a broader problem regarding playing surfaces in the league.
