Gotham FC records eighth shutout in first 11 games during win over Dash

Nypost · Jun 01, 2026 · 99 words · By Associated Press

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Gotham FC (6-2-3) extended its historic defensive record with its eighth shutout in the first 11 games with their victory over the Dash.

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What happened

Gotham FC (6-2-3) extended its historic defensive record with its eighth shutout in the first 11 games with their victory over the Dash.

Why it matters

Gotham defender Tierna Davidson’s long ball delivery to Jordynn Dudley led to a left-footed blast for the 1-0 lead in the eighth minute.

Common ground

The assist was Davidson’s first in NWSL play.

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What concrete event or decision sits underneath the headline: Gotham FC records eighth shutout in first 11 games during win over Dash?
What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that The Houston Dash (4-6-2) have only one win in their last eight games?
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 6 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The Houston Dash (4-6-2) have only one win in their last eight games.”

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The specific record (4-6-2) and the fact that they have only one win in their last eight games is mentioned only in the single source reporting on the Gotham FC victory.

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web search NEUTRAL — She was fired on July 25, 2024, after the team had secured only three wins in sixteen matches during the 2024 season. ... The Dash play their games at ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houston_Dash

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web search NEUTRAL — Sep 7, 2025 · They've won one game since the break. Like that shows you how great ... has really turned the corner for this team in the last few games.
https://www.facebook.com/NWSL/videos/san-diego-wave-fc-vs-ho…

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web search NEUTRAL — May 31, 2026 · Shelby Hogan started in her place and recorded three saves in the shutout win. The Houston Dash (4-6-2) have only one win in their last eight ...
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/gotham-fc-records-eighth-s…

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Claim 2: “Gotham defender Tierna Davidson’s long ball delivery to Jordynn Dudley led to a left-footed blast for the 1-0 lead in the eighth minute.”

MISLEADING

Multiple sources confirm Tierna Davidson assisted Jordynn Dudley for the only goal of the match. However, the claim states the goal was in the 'eighth minute', whereas three independent sources (Instagram, Match Thread, and NWSL official site) explicitly state the goal occurred in the 18th minute.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Gotham FC season is the team's 17th as a professional women's soccer team and their 12th participating in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), the top tier of women's soccer in the Unit…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Gotham_FC_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 season is the 14th season for the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), the top division of women's soccer in the United States. Including the NWSL's two professional predecessors, Women's P…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_National_Women's_Soccer_L…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Gotham Football Club is an American professional soccer team based in the New York metropolitan area that competes in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). Founded in 2006 as Jersey Sky Blue, the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gotham_FC

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Claim 3: “Shelby Hogan started in her place and recorded three saves in the shutout win.”

CORROBORATED

Multiple independent sources confirm Shelby Hogan started in place of Berger and recorded three saves in the shutout win.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 100 metres, or 100-meter dash, is a sprint race in track and field competitions. The shortest common outdoor running distance, the 100-metre (109.36 yd) dash is one of the most popular and prestig…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/100_metres

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 Gotham FC season was the team's 16th as a professional women's soccer team and their 12th participating in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), the top tier of women's soccer in the Uni…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Gotham_FC_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shelby Ann Hogan (born May 10, 1998) is an American professional soccer goalkeeper for Gotham FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). She has previously played for Portland Thorns FC and the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shelby_Hogan

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Claim 4: “Gotham FC (6-2-3) extended its historic defensive record with its eighth shutout in the first 11 games with their victory over the Dash.”

SINGLE SOURCE

The specific detail about the 8th shutout in 11 games and the record (6-2-3) is only found in one web search result titled 'Gotham FC records eighth shutout in first 11 games during win over Dash'. Other sources confirm the win and the shutout, but not the specific cumulative record.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 Houston Dash season was the team's twelfth season as an American professional women's soccer team in the National Women's Soccer League.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Houston_Dash_season

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Claim 5: “After suffering an injury at the CONCACAF W Champions Cup, goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger (abdomen) was listed as out.”

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While other sources confirm Ann-Katrin Berger was injured and Shelby Hogan stepped in, the specific detail that the injury was 'abdominal' and occurred at the 'CONCACAF W Champions Cup' is not corroborated by the other provided evidence snippets, though it is implied by the context of the match reports.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 CONCACAF W Champions Cup final was the final match of the 2024–25 CONCACAF W Champions Cup, the 1st season of North America, Central America, and the Caribbean's premier club association foot…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_CONCACAF_W_Champions_Cup_…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ann-Katrin "Anne/Ann" Berger (born 9 October 1990) is a German professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) club Gotham FC and the Germany national team.…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ann-Katrin_Berger

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jessica Leigh Carter (born 27 October 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) club Gotham FC and the England national team. Sh…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jess_Carter

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Claim 6: “The assist was Davidson’s first in NWSL play.”

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A web search result explicitly states that Tierna Davidson delivered 'her first regular season assist' in a road victory over the Houston Dash.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Tierna Lillis Davidson ( TEER-nə; born September 19, 1998) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a center back for Gotham FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and the Unite…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tierna_Davidson

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