Match number two in the Albertin Montoya era will see struggling NJ/NY Gotham FC come to Audi Field to face the Washington Spirit. Interim coach Hue Menzies has improved the structure and balance of the squad, and midfield addition Victoria Pickett has been terrific, but the team is still looking for the first positive result of his tenure.
Annie Elliott and André Carlisle are here to give you three things to watch that could determine whether or not they’re forced to keep looking another week.
When and where
Location: Audi Field (Washington, DC)
Kickoff time: Saturday, 7pm ET
Referee: Shawn Tehini
Available TV: None
Available streaming: Twitch
Who all gon’ be there
Spirit team news: OUT - Tori Huster (SEI - left lower leg), Emily Sonnett (SEI - foot), Kelley O’Hara (foot), Amber Brooks (yellow card accumulation); QUESTIONABLE - Andi Sullivan (knee)
Gotham team news: OUT - Ashlyn Harris (right knee), Allie Long (maternity leave), Domi Richardson (SEI - right knee); QUESTIONABLE - None
3 things to watch
Help CB Wanted
With starters Emily Sonnett and Kelley O’Hara on the injured list, the Spirit were already short on defenders.