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Gotham FC advanced to the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) semifinals with a 1-0 victory over Seattle Reign in the quarterfinals, thanks to a fourth-minute own goal by Reign defender Jordyn Bugg. Gotham, the top seed, will face fourth-seeded Kansas City in the next round. Seattle, the eighth seed, was unable to capitalize on their opportunities despite not conceding a shot on goal. Reign's season concluded with this loss, marking the end of veteran midfielder Jess Fishlock's tenure with the team.
Gotham FC's Ann-Katrin Berger made three crucial saves to maintain the shutout, while Seattle's goalkeeper Claudia Dickey did not have a single save to make. The match saw several key moments, including a disallowed goal for Seattle due to an offside call and yellow cards for players from both teams. The result sets up an exciting semifinal matchup between Gotham and Kansas City, with the winner advancing to the NWSL final.
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