Sports · November 9, 2026
Gotham FC move NWSL semifinal against Kansas City Current to Icahn Stadium over pitch quality concerns
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Gotham FC has relocated their NWSL semifinal match against the Kansas City Current from Sports Illustrated Stadium to Icahn Stadium in New York City. The decision, announced on Monday, follows widespread criticism of the field quality at their regular home venue in Harrison, New Jersey, during the quarterfinal match against the Seattle Reign. Icahn Stadium, located on Randall's Island, has a capacity of 5,000, significantly smaller than the 25,000 seats at Sports Illustrated Stadium.
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Gotham FC move NWSL semifinal against Kansas City Current to Icahn Stadium over pitch quality concerns
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Gotham FC is relocating their NWSL semifinal match against the Kansas City Current.
- The new venue is Icahn Stadium on Randall's Island in New York City.
- The match was moved from Sports Illustrated Stadium due to poor field conditions.
- The semifinal match is scheduled for Sunday.
Reported by only some outlets
- Icahn Stadium has a capacity of 5,000 seats.
- Sports Illustrated Stadium has a capacity of 25,000 seats.
- The NWSL fined Gotham FC $10,000 regarding field issues prior to the quarterfinal.
- Nearly 13,000 fans attended the quarterfinal match at Sports Illustrated Stadium.
- Gotham FC has used Sports Illustrated Stadium as their primary home since 2021.
Confirmed
- Gotham FC will play the Kansas City Current at Icahn Stadium on Sunday.
- The move is due to field conditions at Sports Illustrated Stadium.
- Gotham FC is the defending NWSL champion.
Reported
- The field at the quarterfinal was 'atrocious' and 'shit'. (CBS Sports (quoting Jess Fishlock and Laura Harvey))
- Gotham FC was fined $10,000 by the NWSL before the quarterfinal. (CBS Sports)
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