Gotham earns spot in CONCACF W Champions Cup final with 3-1 win over Club América
MONTERREY, Mexico — Geyse and Midge Purce scored and Gotham FC defeated Club América 3-1 on Wednesday night to advance to the finals of the CONCACAF W Champions Cup.
Gotham will face the winner of the Wednesday's late match at Estadio Universitario between the Portland Thorns and UANL Tigres for the title in the inaugural tournament for continental club teams.
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