Gotham FC Crushes Angel City 4-0 in Statement Win at BMO Stadium

Date: April 18, 2025
Competition: NWSL Regular Season
Venue: BMO Stadium, Los Angeles
Final Score: Gotham FC 4–0 Angel City FC

Match Overview

Gotham FC delivered one of their most dominant performances of the 2025 NWSL season with a 4-0 demolition of Angel City FC, led by a brace from Esther González and a cohesive team display that overwhelmed the home side from start to finish.

Gotham FC Celebrating the First Goal : @jhvizualz

First Half: Fast and Ruthless Start by Gotham

Gotham wasted no time putting Angel City on the back foot. In the 18th minute, Spanish striker Esther Gonzálezopened the scoring after a clever through-ball from Gabi Portilho. Esther beat her marker with a swift turn and calmly slotted the ball past Angel City keeper DiDi Haračić.

Angel City struggled to settle into the match. The midfield duo of Rose Lavelle and Yazmeen Ryan kept tight control of possession for Gotham, and their relentless pressing forced errors.

In the 34th minute, misfortune struck for Angel City when Miyabi Moriya accidentally deflected a Gotham cross into her own net, making it 2-0.

G.Thompson battling it with Reale : @jhvizualz

Second Half: Gotham Keeps Foot on the Gas

Despite being two goals down, Angel City failed to mount a strong response in the second half. Gotham’s backline, anchored by Tierna Davidson and Bruninha, held firm.

In the 75th minute, Esther González struck again—this time with a thumping header off a corner, marking her second goal of the night and her league-leading 6th of the season.

To cap off a masterclass performance, Gotham's recent signing Geyse Ferreira added a fourth in the 88th minute, pouncing on a rebound and smashing it into the top corner.

M. Moriya winning header : @jhvizualz

Key Performers:

Esther González – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Two goals, constant threat, smart movement—absolutely clinical.
Gabi Portilho – 🎯
Registered an assist and played a vital creative role down the right flank.
Ann-Katrin Berger – 🧱
Secured her third clean sheet of the season. Her distribution and calm presence were key.
Rose Lavelle – 🎩
Orchestrated midfield play, showing her experience and technical brilliance.

Reale celebrating her goal : @jhvizualz

What’s Next:

Angel City FC will need to regroup quickly ahead of their next match against the San Diego Wave.
Gotham FC, now sitting near the top of the table, faces the Chicago Red Stars next weekend and will look to continue their hot streak.