Gotham win first NWSL Shield, No. 1 seed: 'That should be our standard'

Gotham FC defeated the Utah Royals 2-0 on Sunday at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey, to clinch the NWSL Shield for the first time. After the game, goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger said the trophy is a testament to Gotham's quality after winning last year's NWSL Championship as the lowest-ranked team in the playoffs. "We didn't perform last season as well as we should," Berger told reporters after Sunday's win and trophy ceremony. "Because we have the squad that should be on top of the league.