The NJ/NY Gotham FC celebrate during the NWSL 2025 Champions Parade at City Hall Park on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025 in New York City.
A young fan holds a sign that reads ‘Everyone watches women’s sports’ during the NWSL 2025 Champions Parade at City Hall Park of NJ/NY Gotham FC on November 24, 2025 in New York City. NJ/NY Gotham FC defeated 1-0 to Washington Spirit on November 22nd. (Photo by Ira L. Black/Getty Images)The parade bus arrives to City Hall during the NWSL 2025 Champions Parade at City Hall Park of NJ/NY Gotham FC on November 24, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Ira L. Black/Getty Images)Fans cheer as the parade bus arrives to City Hall during the NWSL 2025 Champions Parade at City Hall Park of NJ/NY Gotham FC on November 24, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Ira L. Black/Getty Images)Fans play drums outside City Hall during the NWSL 2025 Champions Parade at City Hall Park of NJ/NY Gotham FC on November 24, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Ira L. Black/Getty Images)Fans dance during the NWSL 2025 Champions Parade at City Hall Park of NJ/NY Gotham FC on November 24, 2025 in New York City. NJ/NY Gotham FC defeated 1-0 to Washington Spirit on November 22nd. (Photo by Ira L. Black/Getty Images)Ryan Campbell #12 of NJ/NY Gotham FC and teammates celebrate during the NWSL 2025 Champions Parade at City Hall Park of NJ/NY Gotham FC on November 24, 2025 in New York City. NJ/NY Gotham FC defeated 1-0 to Washington Spirit on November 22nd. (Photo by Ira L. Black/Getty Images)General Manager and Head of Soccer Operations, Yael Averbuch of NJ/NY Gotham FC celebrates with the Key to the City at City Hall during the NWSL 2025 Champions Parade at City Hall Park of NJ/NY Gotham FC on November 24, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Ira L. Black/Getty Images)Fans celebrate during a ceremony at New York City Hall celebrating Gotham FC’s 2025 Championship season Monday, Nov. 24, 2025 in Manhattan, New York. (Barry Williams/ New York Daily News)Team members pose for a team photo during a ceremony at New York City Hall celebrating Gotham FC’s 2025 Championship season Monday, Nov. 24, 2025 in Manhattan, New York. (Barry Williams/ New York Daily News)Gotham FC members celebrate during a ceremony at New York City Hall celebrating Gotham FC’s 2025 Championship season Monday, Nov. 24, 2025 in Manhattan, New York. (Barry Williams/ New York Daily News)A key to New York City is pictured after a ceremony at New York City Hall celebrating Gotham FC’s 2025 Championship season Monday, Nov. 24, 2025 in Manhattan, New York. (Barry Williams/ New York Daily News)Gotham FC goalkeeper Ryan Campbell celebrates after a ceremony at New York City Hall celebrating Gotham FC’s 2025 Championship season Monday, Nov. 24, 2025 in Manhattan, New York. (Barry Williams/ New York Daily News)Gotham FC members celebrate during a ceremony at New York City Hall celebrating Gotham FC’s 2025 Championship season Monday, Nov. 24, 2025 in Manhattan, New York. (Barry Williams/ New York Daily News)Fans celebrate after a ceremony at New York City Hall celebrating Gotham FC’s 2025 Championship season Monday, Nov. 24, 2025 in Manhattan, New York. (Barry Williams/ New York Daily News)Gotham FC midfielder Rose Lavelle greets fans after a ceremony at New York City Hall celebrating Gotham FC’s 2025 Championship season Monday, Nov. 24, 2025 in Manhattan, New York. (Barry Williams/ New York Daily News)Mandy Freeman #22 of NJ/NY Gotham FC celebrates with winner’s medal during the NWSL 2025 Champions Parade at City Hall Park of NJ/NY Gotham FC on November 24, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Ira L. Black/Getty Images)Mandy Freeman on stage during a ceremony at New York City Hall celebrating Gotham FC’s 2025 Championship season Monday, Nov. 24, 2025 in Manhattan, New York. (Barry Williams/ New York Daily News)Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch talk before a ceremony at New York City Hall celebrating Gotham FC’s 2025 Championship season Monday, Nov. 24, 2025 in Manhattan, New York. (Barry Williams/ New York Daily News)Gotham FC members pose for a photo after a ceremony at New York City Hall celebrating Gotham FC’s 2025 Championship season Monday, Nov. 24, 2025 in Manhattan, New York. (Barry Williams/ New York Daily News)A Gotham FC team member greets fans after a ceremony at New York City Hall celebrating Gotham FC’s 2025 Championship season Monday, Nov. 24, 2025 in Manhattan, New York. (Barry Williams/ New York Daily News)
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