As the 2025 Championships kick off, Pacific island nations continue to defy the odds — proving that population size is no barrier to producing world-class sport, writes JAMES NALTON
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Gotham FC leaves us on the edge of our seats as they set the NWSL trophy in their sights
A new start and a new image: an impressive campaign sees the US club rise from the bottom, says JAMES NALTON
Gotham FC nahead of their 2023 NWSL playoff against North Carolina Courage in Cary, North Carolina
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In a town shaped by hardship and history, a grassroots boxing club led by Andrew McFarlane gives purpose to the next generation — including a rising champion, writes JOHN WIGHT
“I ASSURE you all, we are NOT okay with being at the bottom of the table,” said Yael Averbuch West, the general manager of NJ/NY Gotham FC at the end of the 2022 NWSL campaign.
“This position is all too common for this club. Here’s why you can have faith in the future of what we’re building.”
Averbuch West was speaking after Gotham finished the 2022 season winning just once at home in all competitions.
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