The team that went from worst to first now takes on the three time NWSL Champs in the Thorns. Thorns are of course minus Menges out of Garden City & facing Dunn of RVC, but still full of great players.  2022 v 2023 NWSL Champs, last such matchup by Gotham facing the Supporters Shield winners in San Diego was a 1-0 loss at RBA. Here, the score line of the semi last year with Gotham topping the Thorns to go on to the final.