The latest completed matchup between Gotham FC and Denver Summit FC took place on September 6, 2026, at Centennial Stadium in Colorado. Denver Summit FC won 3–0, scoring three second-half goals to end Gotham’s 10-match regular-season unbeaten streak.
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Both teams used a 4-3-3 formation. Gotham started Sam Kerr and Guro Reiten in attack, while Denver selected Yuzuki Yamamoto, Melissa Kössler and Yazmeen Ryan as its forward line.
Match Summary
| Match detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Gotham FC vs Denver Summit FC |
| Date | September 6, 2026 |
| Venue | Centennial Stadium, Colorado |
| Competition | National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) |
| Final score | Gotham FC 0–3 Denver Summit FC |
| Gotham formation | 4-3-3 |
| Denver formation | 4-3-3 |
| Attendance | 12,372 |
Gotham FC Starting Lineup
Formation: 4-3-3 · Captain: Tierna Davidson
| No. | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Ann-Katrin Berger | Goalkeeper |
| 23 | Midge Purce | Defender |
| 27 | Jess Carter | Defender |
| 15 | Tierna Davidson (C) | Defender |
| 3 | Bruninha | Defender |
| 7 | Jaelin Howell | Midfielder |
| 10 | Jaedyn Shaw | Midfielder |
| 5 | Denise O’Sullivan | Midfielder |
| 2 | Jordynn Dudley | Forward |
| 20 | Sam Kerr | Forward |
| 18 | Guro Reiten | Forward |
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Gotham FC Substitutes
- Shelby Hogan — goalkeeper
- Teagan Wy — goalkeeper
- Talia Sommer — defender
- Mandy Freeman — defender
- Tess Boade — midfielder
- Savannah McCaskill — midfielder
- Meredith Speck — midfielder
- Taryn Torres — midfielder
- Andrea Kitahata — forward
Gotham made its first substitution at halftime, bringing on Tess Boade for Jordynn Dudley. Meredith Speck and Savannah McCaskill entered in the 62nd minute, followed by Taryn Torres and Andrea Kitahata later in the match.
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Denver Summit FC Starting Lineup
Formation: 4-3-3 · Captain: Lindsey Heaps
| No. | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Kat Asman | Goalkeeper |
| 7 | Ayo Oke | Defender |
| 2 | Megan Reid | Defender |
| 3 | Kaleigh Kurtz | Defender |
| 6 | Janine Sonis | Defender |
| 24 | Delanie Sheehan | Midfielder |
| 10 | Lindsey Heaps (C) | Midfielder |
| 8 | Emma Regan | Midfielder |
| 9 | Yazmeen Ryan | Forward |
| 25 | Melissa Kössler | Forward |
| 18 | Yuzuki Yamamoto | Forward |
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Denver Summit FC Substitutes
- Jordan Nytes — goalkeeper
- Carson Pickett — defender
- Eva Gaetino — defender
- Meg Boade — forward
- Natalie Means — defender
- Tash Flint — forward
- Devin Lynch — midfielder
- Yuna McCormack — forward
- Olivia Thomas — forward
Denver introduced Natalie Means, Devin Lynch and Tash Flint in the 64th minute. Yuna McCormack came on for Yamamoto, and Olivia Thomas replaced Kössler before scoring Denver’s second goal.
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Gotham FC vs Denver Summit FC Lineups Comparison
| Category | Gotham FC | Denver Summit FC |
|---|---|---|
| Formation | 4-3-3 | 4-3-3 |
| Starting goalkeeper | Ann-Katrin Berger | Kat Asman |
| Captain | Tierna Davidson | Lindsey Heaps |
| Key attacker | Sam Kerr | Yazmeen Ryan |
| Starting striker options | Kerr, Dudley, Reiten | Ryan, Kössler, Yamamoto |
| Goals scored | 0 | 3 |
| Shots | 9 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 4 |
| Saves | 1 | 4 |
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Goals and Match Highlights
| Minute | Goal scorer | Assist | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50′ | Yuzuki Yamamoto | Ayo Oke | Denver 1–0 |
| 82′ | Olivia Thomas | Yazmeen Ryan | Denver 2–0 |
| 88′ | Yazmeen Ryan | Tash Flint | Denver 3–0 |
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Denver broke the deadlock five minutes after halftime when Yamamoto finished a move created by Oke. Substitute Olivia Thomas doubled the lead in the 82nd minute, and Ryan added the third goal late in the match.
Goalkeeper Kat Asman made four saves to help Denver secure a clean sheet. The result also completed Denver’s season sweep of Gotham in 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What were the Gotham FC vs Denver Summit FC lineups?
Gotham’s starting XI included Ann-Katrin Berger, Midge Purce, Jess Carter, Tierna Davidson, Jaelin Howell, Jaedyn Shaw, Denise O’Sullivan, Sam Kerr and Guro Reiten. Denver started Kat Asman, Megan Reid, Kaleigh Kurtz, Lindsey Heaps, Delanie Sheehan, Yazmeen Ryan, Melissa Kössler and Yuzuki Yamamoto, among others. See the complete tables above for all 11 starters.
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What formation did both teams use?
Both teams used a 4-3-3 formation in the September 6, 2026, match.
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Who scored for Denver Summit FC?
Yuzuki Yamamoto scored in the 50th minute, Olivia Thomas in the 82nd minute, and Yazmeen Ryan in the 88th minute.
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Who was Gotham FC’s captain?
Tierna Davidson captained Gotham FC, while Lindsey Heaps captained Denver Summit FC.
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What was the final score?
Denver Summit FC won 3–0, scoring all three goals in the second half.
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Final Verdict
Denver Summit FC delivered an impressive 3–0 victory over Gotham FC on September 6, 2026. Both sides started in a 4-3-3 formation, but Denver converted its second-half opportunities through Yamamoto, Thomas and Ryan. Kat Asman’s four saves helped preserve the clean sheet.
Gotham had four shots on target but could not find the net. Denver’s finishing and defensive performance made the difference in this NWSL matchu
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