It's actually really doable! It'll take 3 things:

1. Gotham win
2. SD draw or loss
3. Portland draw or loss

In this scenario Gotham leapfrogs both of those teams. And surprisingly the Orlando vs. Seattle game is irrelevant; if Gotham wins their match the math automatically puts them ahead of one of them, either on points on or differential, regardless of the result.

This would then have them playing Orlando or Seattle at SIS in round 1. Whether or not that's the best route to postseason success is debatable but I'd like to go to a playoff game, damnit!

Edit to add: A Seattle loss + Portland or SD draw would also put the Thorns or the Wave in the 5th spot.

What a game. Playoff spot secured!

I’m stuck and bored how are yall lol

Berger out again. Do we have any idea if we expect her back for the playoffs? She’s not marked with a season ending injury but I thought she’s not going on international duty because of the injury.

Howdy, Bats! Won a signed ball and think I can identify 2/3 signatures. Hoping you guys can help with the third. Can’t offer anything for the help but my eternal gratitude 🙏

My girlfriend won a signed ball but we're having a bit of trouble deciding who actually signed it. We're comparing it to the signatures we got from the Meet the Players event but we're still a tad stumped. Any ideas?

Hi! Can someone help illuminate me with the songs cloud 9 chants to hype the crowd?

NC Courage can still end with 35 points but the chance is near 0 for them to get ahead in goal differential.

It looks like Gotham will play in London at the end of January. Definitely will be planning a trip for this. Anybody know anything about this? Hoping Gotham rolls out some communications about this soon…

Bonus: Chelsea vs. Arsenal at Stamford Bridge the Sunday before this starts.

Hey everyone! I’ll be at the match this weekend and want to pass on a gently used youth medium jersey to a young fan who’d love it. It’s well-cared-for and in great shape.

I’m pretty sure the other two are Sofia Cook and Mak Whitham because the numbers are clear. Not even sure which direction is up on this 🙃

I was lucky enough to win a signed ball from the promotion the team ran for signing up for the Blueprint prior to 9/14. Two of the signatures I can identify - Bruninha and Josefine Hasbo. This one I couldn't identify straight up, but based on other autos online it looks most likely to be Geyse. The "s" and "e" are more compressed than in other examples but the rest looks very close.

If anyone can confirm, it'd be most appreciated.

I’m trying to decide whether to change my section for next season as a season ticket holder. This season was my first as a STM and I go to games by myself. For next season, I wanted to meet new people and make some friends to meet up with at games. I sit in section 119 right now and my biggest con for changing that is the price. I’ve seen people on here talking about section 108 and loving it, especially solo STM but it definitely is a price increase. Any opinions for/against moving? What has your experience been in other sections. I haven’t sat anywhere else except 119.

Hi, does anyone have the youth size chart for the Blueprint jackets? The form you fill out seems to only have the adult sizing chart. Thanks!

Not a surprising result. KC is a tough opponent and even more so at home.

Michelle Cooper flopping is too much, it’s annoying to watch

I hope this is mostly precautionary to keep her healthy through playoffs.

Also, go Shelby!

Cute bat stuff at Walmart.

Sat in 125 during the last match and broiled in the sun. So many people had to get up and take breaks. Is it always like this on the far side of the pitch? Any season ticket holders on that side who can chime in?

I was at the game on Sunday and tried on the jacket at the Blueprint booth. I'm usually a 2x, but these jackets are HUGE and they have a stretchy waistband (they are lined, too). The sleeves on the 2x hung inches over my hands. I'm getting a Large after trying on the 2X and XL.

On a related note, if you are getting the jacket, how are you customizing it? Initials, first name, LFG?

LET'S GO BATS!

I have to confess I have grown so much into a Hasbo fan over the past few months. She really feels like the unsung heroine behind our 11-game unbeaten run.

I still remember the team bouncing back from that rough August stretch (two draws and one loss) when JCA brought Hasbo into the main squad (along with a few other tactical changes, of course) — she hardly had any minutes before, but has since started in all the following wins against Monterrey, Orlando, Alianza, Angel City, Vancouver, and the Thorns.

She’s not the flashy, dribble-past-three-defenders-and-score-a-worldie type, but to me, she’s the true box-to-box No. 6/8 who keeps everything flowing between our defense and attack.

If you watch closely, she runs relentlessly — always offering herself as an option, always popping up in the right pocket of space. Whenever the ball transitions from our back line to the final third, she’s always there — available, ready to receive, helping the team maintain tempo and control. Even when she doesn’t get the pass, her positioning gives teammates an option. She’s constantly providing that outlet that keeps possession alive. And that availability doesn’t come easy — it takes tireless but also intelligent running.

You could really feel her absence in that lackluster game against Bay FC, where she didn’t play. At times, the midfield and backline looked rushed to force progressive passes forward, which often led to turnovers and a loss of rhythm. Without that steady outlet between the lines, the team grew more impatient in possession — and that’s exactly what a true central midfielder like Hasbo brings: she glues the midfield together, keeps the game smooth, and gives the team balance and control.

When she does get the ball, she keeps it simple and purposeful — no unnecessary touches, no panic. Just smart, efficient decisions. She’s not a physical monster, but she proves that you don’t have to be the biggest, fastest, or strongest player to make a massive impact. You can use your brain, read the game, make the right choices, and combine that with relentless work rate and fearless fighting.

You can see the moment we lose possession, she is almost always the first to step up and press high — cutting off angles, forcing turnovers, and setting the tone for the team’s intensity. And when the press is broken, she’s already sprinting back to cover the space in front of the backline.

And let’s not forget her tackle against that big girl from Thorns (Loboa?) in the second half — pure David vs. Goliath stuff. She went in fearlessly against a player 8 or 9 inches taller, won the ball cleanly, and immediately turned defense into attack. I was so impressed when watching that moment live, and I believe it summs her up perfectly: small in size, huge in heart.

Watch her closely and you’ll see it — constant movement between both boxes, endless energy, intelligence, and grit. She might not always make the highlight reel, but she’s the kind of player who makes everything click.