Gotham FC defeats the Kansas City Current 2-0 to win the 2026 NWSL Challenge Cup. Multiple reports say the match features goals by Esther González and Jordynn Dudley, with González scoring in the first half. The New York Post specifies that González converts a penalty for Gotham’s opener. Dudley adds the second goal later in the match, which seals the victory for Gotham. The Yahoo Sports report also describes the result as part of Gotham FC’s second consecutive NWSL trophy, and it notes that Kansas City enters as the defending Shield Holders. Other outlets focus on the final score and the goal scorers, but all accounts agree that Gotham controls the match sufficiently to keep Kansas City from scoring and finish with a clean-sheet win. With the win, Gotham FC claims the Challenge Cup title by defeating the Current in straight sets of goals. The match is reported as taking place on Friday night.