With the clock ticking down and a vital spot in the NWSL playoffs at stake, NJ/NY Gotham FC found themselves needing a moment of brilliance, which came from midfielder Rose Lavelle. The U.S. women’s national team star delivered a phenomenal equalizer against Racing Louisville FC, allowing Gotham to secure a crucial point in a tense 2-2 draw, ultimately guaranteeing their advancement to the postseason.

Lavelle’s goal came from a free kick in a dangerous position. With poise, she struck the ball with precision, showcasing her technical skill and determination.

ROSE LAVELLE FREE KICK GOLAZO TO EQUALIZE 🤯🚀 here’s the clip — W Golazo (@WGolazo) [October 19, 2025]

Her composure under pressure was evident as she took just a step to position herself for a remarkable strike that curled over the wall and found the back of the net.

With this draw, Gotham stands at 36 points, currently occupying the seventh seed as they head into the final regular season match on November 2. Louisville, after conceding this late goal, finds themselves in the eighth position, needing to catch up two points ahead of their last game against North Carolina Courage.