SAN JOSE, Calif. — Rose Lavelle scored in the 80th minute and the eighth-seeded Gotham FC beat the Washington Spirit 1-0 on Saturday night to win their second National Women’s Soccer League championship.
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Photos: Former Wisconsin star Rose Lavelle helps US women advance in Women's World Cup
United States' Megan Rapinoe, center, and Rose Lavelle, second from right, wait to enter the game during the second half of the Women's World Cup Group E soccer match between the United States and Vietnam July 22, 2023, at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand.
United States midfielder Rose Lavelle dribbles during second half of the Women's World Cup Group E soccer match between the United States and Vietnam on July 22, 2023, at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand. Lavelle, returning from a knee injury, was a second-half substitution as the U.S. defeated Vietnam 3-0 in its first match of the group stage.
United States head coach Vlatko Andonovski, left, Rose Lavelle, rear, and Kelley O'Hara react after the U.S. defeated Vietnam 3-0 in the Women's World Cup Group E match July 22, 2023, at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand. Lavelle, returning from a knee injury, was a second-half substitution as the U.S. defeated Vietnam 3-0 in its first match of the group stage.
United States' Rose Lavelle controls the ball during second half of the Women's World Cup Group E soccer match between the United States and Vietnam on July 22, 2023, at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand.
United States' Rose Lavelle moves the ball up the pitch during second half of the Women's World Cup Group E soccer match between the United States and Vietnam on July 22, 2023, at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand.
United States midfielder Rose Lavelle runs with the ball during the U.S. squad's 1-1 draw against Netherlands in a Women's World Cup Group E match July 27, 2023, in Wellington, New Zealand.
United States midfielder Rose Lavelle heads the ball as Netherlands' Danielle Van de Donk watches during the U.S. squad's 1-1 draw against Netherlands in a Women's World Cup Group E match July 27, 2023, in Wellington, New Zealand.
United States midfielder Rose Lavelle heads the ball away from Netherlands' Esmee Brugts during the U.S. squad's 1-1 draw against Netherlands in a Women's World Cup Group E match July 27, 2023, in Wellington, New Zealand.
United States' Rose Lavelle, left, attempts a tackle on Netherlands' Jackie Groenen during the U.S. squad's 1-1 draw against Netherlands in a Women's World Cup Group E match July 27, 2023, in Wellington, New Zealand.
United States midfielder Rose Lavelle, right, is issued a yellow card during the second half of the U.S. squad's 1-1 draw against Netherlands in a Women's World Cup Group E match July 27, 2023, in Wellington, New Zealand. It was the first yellow card of the tournament for Lavelle, who assisted on the only goal for the U.S. in its draw with Netherlands.
Portugal's Andreia Norton controls the ball as United States midfielder Rose Lavelle, left, and Emily Fox, right, watch during a 0-0 draw between the teams in a Women's World Cup Group E match on Aug. 1, 2023, in Auckland, New Zealand. The U.S. team advanced to the knockout stage despite failing to record a goal in its final group-stage match.
United States midfielder Rose Lavelle runs clear of Portugal's Dolores Silva during a 0-0 draw between the teams in a Women's World Cup Group E match on Aug. 1, 2023, in Auckland, New Zealand.
United States midfielder Rose Lavelle is fouled by Portugal's Carole Costa, right, during a 0-0 draw between the teams in a Women's World Cup Group E match on Aug. 1, 2023, in Auckland, New Zealand.
Referee Rebecca Welch shows a yellow card to United States midfielder Rose Lavelle, center, as teammate Alex Morgan reacts during the first half of a 0-0 draw between the U.S. and Portugal in a Women's World Cup Group E match on Aug. 1, 2023, in Auckland, New Zealand. It was the second yellow card of the World Cup for Lavelle, who earned a one-match suspension as a result.
United States midfielder Rose Lavelle, center, talks with a referee after receiving a yellow card during the first half of a 0-0 draw between the U.S. and Portugal in a Women's World Cup Group E match on Aug. 1, 2023, in Auckland, New Zealand. It was the second yellow card of the World Cup for Lavelle, who earned a one-match suspension as a result.
Referee Rebecca Welch shows a yellow card to United States midfielder Rose Lavelle, right, during the first half of a 0-0 draw between the U.S. and Portugal in a Women's World Cup Group E match on Aug. 1, 2023, in Auckland, New Zealand. It was the second yellow card of the World Cup for Lavelle, who earned a one-match suspension as a result.
