A Milestone for Women's Soccer
Gotham FC, the National Women's Soccer League club based in New York, has teamed up with the community-focused brand Grüns to give away 1,000 free tickets to the upcoming Queens Classic. The match, scheduled for Wednesday, July 15 at 8 p.m. ET, will pit Gotham against the Washington Spirit in a historic showdown that marks the first professional women's sporting event ever held at Citi Field, the iconic home of the New York Mets.
The partnership underscores a broader commitment to youth accessibility in sports. Complimentary tickets will be allocated to a network of grassroots organizations, including Street Soccer USA, New York SCORES, South Bronx United, Safe-Hub Philadelphia, and Design FC, each of which works to bring soccer opportunities to underserved communities across the region.
Ticket Giveaway and Community Outreach
Organizers have set an ambitious target of filling the stadium to capacity, with sales already pushing past the 20,000‑ticket threshold. The event is being billed as a potential record‑breaker for attendance at a women's professional sports event in New York City, a milestone that would highlight growing interest in the NWSL and women's athletics overall.
In addition to the ticket giveaway, the first 7,500 fans in attendance will receive a limited‑edition Rose Lavelle bobblehead, adding a collectible incentive to the community‑focused initiative. The giveaway reflects a strategy that blends fan engagement with tangible rewards for early supporters.
A Summer of Soccer
The Queens Classic is positioned as a centerpiece of a defining summer for soccer in the New York metropolitan area. The match coincides with the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 Final at MetLife Stadium, further amplifying regional excitement and providing a timely backdrop for the NWSL showcase.