Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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The Road to the Queens Classic, driven by Carmax. Gotham FC stars Rose Lavelle and Emily Sonnett join Sam Mewis ahead of the historic Queens Classic, where Gotham faces the Washington Spirit at Citi Field. They discuss Gotham's rise, the growing Spirit rivalry, Rose's winning mentality, Emily's battles with Trinity Rodman, Sam Kerr's arrival, and what this milestone means for the club. Plus, don't miss another hilarious edition of Start, Bench, Cut.

Presented by CarMax, the marquee partner of Gotham FC, committed to driving the game forward season after season.

00:00 Queens Classic at Citi Field Preview
04:01 Gotham FC vs. Washington Spirit Preview
07:10 How the NWSL Has Changed
09:31 Gotham FC's Growth
12:08 Gotham's Long-Term Vision
14:47 Rose Lavelle's Wilma Bobblehead
15:21 Road Trip Game: Start, Bench, Cut

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