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I believe I am having déjà vu. I may’ve sworn that simply two years in the past Gotham FC was the low seed within the NWSL playoffs solely to go on an unimaginable run to .
Nicely, it is taking place once more. After an unbelievable win over No. 1 seed and NWSL Protect winners, the Kansas Metropolis Present, within the quarterfinals, Gotham FC proceeded to within the semifinals, needing a aim within the 97th minute from Jaedyn Shaw to tug out the highway victory.
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Maybe this staff performs greatest in an underdog function, but it surely’s arduous to stay underdogs once you maintain successful in opposition to sturdy competitors. Regardless, it is clear Washington may have their palms full once they journey to PayPal Park. This is every thing to know with the semifinals behind us.
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