NWSL Championship Set for 2025 with Gotham FC and Spirit

The 2025 NWSL Championship matchup is set, with NJ/NY Gotham FC facing off against the Washington Spirit this Saturday night at PayPal Park in San Jose. The match is scheduled to kick off at 8 p.m. and will be broadcast on CBS and Paramount+.

The finalists emerged from a thrilling playoff weekend where the last four champions, including Gotham FC and the Washington Spirit, fought fiercely for the league's top honor. In the semifinals, Gotham secured a narrow victory against the Orlando Pride, thanks to a stunning late free kick goal from Jaedyn Shaw.

On the other side, the Spirit defeated the Portland Thorns 2-0, with contributions from Gift Monday and Croix Bethune. Notably, superstar Trinity Rodman made her return to the field as a late substitute, marking her first appearance since suffering an MCL injury.

This could potentially be Rodman's last match for the Spirit, as her contract expires at the end of the season. Earlier in the quarterfinals, the Orlando Pride beat Seattle Reign 2-0, while other matches proved to be closely contested, with the Spirit advancing through a penalty shootout against Racing Louisville, and Gotham delivering an upset against the Kansas City Current, who had been favorites after a dominant regular season.

Gotham's victory over Kansas City was marked by a dramatic last-minute goal from Katie Stengel, ending the Current's playoff run prematurely. The 2025 NWSL playoffs saw intense competition, with close matches and standout performances leading to this championship showdown.

Fans are eagerly anticipating what promises to be an exciting title match between two of the league's top teams. With the growing popularity of women's soccer in the United States, this championship game is set to be a significant event in the sports calendar.

According to CBS Sports, the final matchup will be a testament to the competitiveness and rising profile of the NWSL as it continues to showcase some of the best talent in women's soccer.