Watching a live soccer match in the stadium is all fun and games—until you realize that the immersive experience comes with some uncalled-for drawbacks. From the jarring and exhausting ordeal of navigating city traffic just to get to the venue, to the post-match hassle of figuring out how to leave amid congestion, boy, does it all take a toll on fans before and after the game. Sure, despite these pain points, the trip is usually worth it. Yet, it seems NJ/NY Gotham FC really cares for their fanbase as they seem to have finally found a solution to help their home crowd relish a truly unique NWSL experience.

Sounds interesting, Bats fans, right? Well, without further ado, we’d like to introduce you to “The Gotham FC Express” — a brand-new, completely hassle-free way for fans to travel to the home ground, Sports Illustrated Stadium, and catch all the live NWSL action on match days. This creative and unique initiative from the New York metropolitan-based team offers a welcome solution for their loyal fans, helping them avoid the stress of driving or relying on the PATH.

As further mentioned by journalist Jenna Tonelli on X, supporters can basically choose convenient pick-up and drop-off spots across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Jersey City. Notably, a statement from Gotham FC read, “Your special ticket will get you a round trip bus ride to & from Sports Illustrated Stadium & a ticket to the match.” Pretty neat, right?

As far as the availability of this service is concerned, fans can look forward to using “The Gotham FC Express” in full swing for the next home game against Bay FC on Saturday, June 21, following their away fixture against the Utah Royals this Friday, June 13. That game will serve as the first real test of how well this service meets the needs of supporters—and whether it proves useful—given the effort Gotham FC has seemingly put into launching it.

Well, New York does boast of the best public transportation systems in the country. The robust subway network—along with the city’s taxis and buses—allows people to move across the city quite seamlessly. Yet, there still seemed to be a gap in convenience that Gotham FC appears to have identified, offering their fans a smoother, more reliable way to get to the home venue.

Either way, the talking point remains the ideation of this service as Gotham went the extra mile for their fans to avoid facing any kind of pain points during their arrival for the matches. In the meantime, let’s take a look at the other developments surrounding the team.

Gotham FC looks to step up in their NWSL run

So far, the 2025 NWSL season hasn’t been going in Gotham FC’s favor. The Bats are currently sitting 10th in the league table with just 12 points in their hands, having won just three, drew three, and lost five games. Juan Carlos Amorós and Co. have endured three consecutive defeats in NWSL. Yet, on a much more positive note, they did clinch the CONCACAF W Champions Cup before the recently concluded international break, thanks to a narrow win against the Liga MX Femenil side Tigres UANL Women.

Another positive development for Gotham FC came with the recent signing of Danish midfielder Josefine Hasbo. The Bats announced the acquisition on Tuesday, securing the talented 23-year-old on a deal through the 2027 season. Hasbo joins the club with a wealth of experience.

A Harvard University alumna, she enjoyed a standout four-year collegiate career and made history as the first player in the program’s history to participate in the FIFA Women’s World Cup, representing Denmark in 2023. She played in four matches and started in two. Josefine also captained Harvard in 2024. Not only did she earn First Team All-Ivy League honors, but she was also named an All-American in 2023. She finished her college career ranked ninth in program history with 25 career goals.

Meanwhile, on the international front, Hasbo has earned 32 caps for Denmark’s senior team, scoring three goals, after progressing through the U-17 and U-19 national teams. Notably, this signing was made possible after Gotham acquired an international roster spot from Racing Louisville FC in exchange for $7,000 in transfer funds.

Some interesting developments indeed, but the talking point remains how they navigate the upcoming challenges of the season.