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Betnijah Laney shoots over practice player at NY Liberty practice
Brian Fleurantin·May 26, 2023·1 min read

Betnijah Laney Discusses Chemistry, Momentum as NY Liberty Prepare for CT. Sun

With another good test awaiting the NY Liberty, Betnijah Laney talks about some keys for success.
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Jonquel Jones, Sabrina Ionescu, Betnijah Laney, Breanna Stewart, and Nyara Sabally at Liberty practice
Justin Carter·May 25, 2023·4 min read

This Week in Seafoam: A Tale of Two Games

The New York Liberty’s season began this past weekend, and it was a roller coaster ride. In the opener against...
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Bruninha for Gotham FC
Ashley Mouzzon·May 23, 2023·2 min read

Gotham FC Secure First Place After 4-1 Road Win Against OL Reign

With three points from four goals against OL Reign, Gotham FC now sits in first place in league standings with a third of the NWSL season behind them. It’s been a long time coming, but NJ/NY Gotham FC has for the second time in league history found themselves atop the...
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The New York Liberty celebrate a successful victory
Brian Fleurantin·May 23, 2023·1 min read

Listen: Breanna Stewart’s Record-Setting Performance, the Liberty’s Start to the Season and More on the ‘Gotta Get Up’ Podcast

The WNBA season is in full swing, and the New York Liberty are back and better than ever. Thanks to...
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Gotham FC 2022 Pride Night
Jenna Tonelli·May 23, 2023·1 min read

Gotham FC Pride Night Match Against San Diego Wave Hits Club Record for Ticket Sales

Gotham FC breaks club ticket sales record with more than 10,000 sold and will open the upper bowl for the...
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Migi Contreras·May 20, 2023·4 min read

Las Vegas Has a Roster Ready to Establish a Dynasty

From the Houston Comets, Detroit Shock, Phoenix Mercury, Seattle Storm and Minnesota Lynx, the WNBA is quite familiar with dynasties. In each era of the league, there has been one team that stands above all others as the best. Heading into 2023, there is a possibility of a new dynasty...
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Abby Smith
Jenna Tonelli·May 18, 2023·2 min read

Scoreless Draw With Orlando Earns Abby Smith Player of the Week, Save of the Week honors

Following a 0-0 draw with the Orlando Pride on Sunday, May 14th, NJ/NY Gotham FC goalkeeper Abby Smith earned the...
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Brian Fleurantin·May 17, 2023·4 min read

New York Liberty Preseason and Training Camp Takeaways

The Liberty had a solid training camp. What's been working well for them so far?
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Jonquel Jones, Sabrina Ionescu, Betnijah Laney, Breanna Stewart, and Nyara Sabally at Liberty practice
Justin Carter·May 17, 2023·3 min read

This Week in Seafoam: The New-Look Liberty Open the Season

The 2023 WNBA season is right around the corner, which means it is time for some New York Liberty basketball—and this year, that’s going to look a lot different. Depending on who you think is better out of Stefanie Dolson and Kayla Thornton, four of the Liberty’s six or seven...
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Breanna Stewart and Courtney Vandersloot
Brian Fleurantin·May 16, 2023·6 min read

Breaking Down the 2023 New York Liberty Schedule

The WNBA plays a record 40 games in 2023. What are some of the biggest Liberty games to keep an eye on?
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Gotham FC celebrates a win
Sara Ach·May 8, 2023·6 min read

New Additions Provide Spark for Gotham FC in 2-1 win over Chicago

Sunday May 7th, on a sunny Spring evening in Chicago, Illinois, NJ/NY Gotham FC pulled out a 2-1 win over...
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Kelley O'Hara
Ashley Mouzzon·May 5, 2023·2 min read

Gotham FC ties NC Courage 1-1 in Second Challenge Cup Match

A second-half goal from Lynn Williams and a penalty kick save from Michelle Betos earned NJ/NY Gotham FC a well-deserved point in the team’s second match in the UKG Challenge Cup against the North Carolina Courage. The starting XI for Wednesday’s match featured significant rotation including a first season start...
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