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The rematch of the 2025 National Women’s Soccer League championship will make some history in July, when archrivals Gotham FC and the Washington Spirit meet in New York City on July 15 for The Queens Classic at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y., it was announced on Tuesday.

The rematch of the 2025 National Women’s Soccer League championship will make some history in July, when archrivals Gotham FC and the Washington Spirit meet in New York City on July 15 for The Queens Classic at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y., it was announced on Tuesday.

The reigning NWSL champion Gotham FC – with four World Cup winners and Olympic gold medalists – will host superstar forward Trinity Rodman and Washington for an 8 p.m. ET kickoff in the first women’s sporting event at the home of the New York Mets. The match will be presented on ESPN in English and stream in Spanish on the ESPN App.

“This summer will be transformational for soccer in our region, and we’re really excited to put women’s sports and our world-class athletes at Gotham FC front and center when a global spotlight is on New York,” Gotham FC Chief Business Officer. “It will be a history-making summer of soccer, and this event ensures that we are a part of that.”

Added Spirit CEO Kim Stone: “The District vs. Empire rivalry belongs on a big stage, and Citi Field delivers. This is one of the most electric matchups in the NWSL, and our fans bring an intensity that demands to be seen. Playing in New York City just days before the World Cup final is a moment we’re not taking lightly. The NWSL is women’s soccer at its best, and New Yorkers know a big moment when they see one – this is it.”

Tickets go on sale to the public on Wednesday, March 25, at GothamFC.com/Tickets and Mets.com/GothamFC.

Gotham FC and Washington have met in some of the most consequential matches in recent league history, including the 2024 NWSL semifinals and the 2025 final. The July 15 meeting will be the first since Gotham edged Washington, 1-0, in the 2025 NWSL Championship match thanks to a late game-winning goal from final MVP Rose Lavelle.