Gotham FC take the belt

Gotham FC beat OL Reign 3–0 on the road to start reign 50 of the NWSL belt, the 6th for the franchise.

OL Reign had held it since June 22, 2021, with 0 defenses over 4 days.

Gotham FC held it for 42 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to North Carolina Courage on August 7, 2021.