Gotham FC were invited to the Empire State building to celebrate their NWSL championship, with the landmark being lit up in the Bats turquoise colors.
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Gotham FC celebrates NWSL championship in NYCGiven tour of Empire State BuildingLandmark lit up to commemorate titleGetty ImagesWHAT HAPPENED?
Following their 2023 NWSL championship victory over OL Reign, the famous building on the island of Manhattan announced that it would light up in the colors of the NWSL side to commemorate the victory. On top of that, the squad was invited to tour the building while posing for photos on its rooftop!
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The team being invited to once of the most iconic buildings in the entire United States, and seeing them commemorating women's soccer in the process, is a huge moment for the NWSL. It demonstrates the progress the league is making and is a special moment of recognition for Gotham FC. Indeed, posting about the win on social media only adds to the growth of women's soccer and promotes NY/NJ's historic win.
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The Empire State building first lit up in 1964, with colored lighting being introduced in 1976.
Getty ImagesWHAT NEXT FOR GOTHAM FC?
The NY/NJ side will likely be celebrating their championship win for the entirety of the offseason, before preparing for the 2024 campaign come January. Up next for Gotham, though, will be the 2024 NWSL Draft, Free Agency and the expansion draft featuring newcomers Bay FC.