After a draw at home last weekend, Gotham FC can still earn their first NWSL Shield, but will miss out on breaking KC Current’s points total from last year. With three games left in the regular season, Gotham have to go on the road and hold off a surging San Diego.

Photographer Mark Mincolelli found his way to Red Bull Arena on Friday, September 25th, to shoot Gotham hosting Chicago Stars and was treated to an exciting win for the league leaders. Jaedyn Shaw opened up the scoring early, with an assist from Sam Kerr, just 9 minutes into the match. Sam Kerr put Gotham FC ahead by 2 in the 50th minute - Reiten with the assist for that one.

Jaedyn Shaw got her brace in the 65th, putting the home side ahead 3-0. Ten minute later, both sides made a series of changes which saw Kerr off for the evening. But we also got to see Simone Charley come on for Taylor Wood and Tessa Dellarose come on for Julia Grosso. In the 87th, Dellarose pulled one back for Chicago and although it was too late for an attempted comeback, she gave the team a bright moment in a dim season.

Check out Mark’s brilliant album of shots from the game. Follow him on Instagram and if you’re looking for work in the area, reach out to him on his website, HERE.

Words by Joshua Duder
Photos by Mark Mincolelli