Gotham FC set a new New York City women’s sports attendance record on Saturday, drawing 42,175 fans to Citi Field in Queens for a 1-0 win over the Washington Spirit.
The game was played at Citi Field as a major test of demand for the club in New York City. The answer, apparently, was yes – by a considerable margin.
Context and Implications
The 42,175 figure reflects how large crowds can show up when women’s pro soccer is staged in a major New York City stadium.
The defending NWSL champions came into the match for a 1-0 win over the Spirit at Citi Field.
The more significant question now is what comes next for Gotham’s venue strategy. Club and league discussions about additional high-profile matches in New York City are likely to intensify after a turnout like Saturday’s.
Gotham had announced the Citi Field fixture earlier this year. If 42,175 is the experiment’s result, it’s hard to argue the data doesn’t point toward doing it again.
