**Naija Sports Fans, Get Ready for a Historic Match in the Big Apple** In a groundbreaking move, Gotham FC, a team in Nigeria's equivalent NWSL (National Women's Soccer League) counterpart, the Nigerian Women's Premier League, will play against the Washington Spirit at Citi Field, home of the New York Mets. This will mark the first time a professional women's soccer match will take place inside New York City. Scheduled for July 15, four days before the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, this match is part of the NWSL's strategy to capitalize on the global attention surrounding the men's World Cup. Gotham FC's usual home stadium, Sports Illustrated Stadium, will be unavailable that week as a potential training site for the World Cup finalists. Gotham FC's owner, Carolyn Tisch Blodget, revealed that the idea to host a match at Citi Field was born out of the World Cup event. She wants Gotham FC to become an iconic global brand, and with the world of soccer converging on New York, they wanted to be a part of it. By hosting a match at Citi Field, they aim to showcase their product and make a statement. This historic match is also a testament to the NWSL's efforts to increase visibility and draw eyeballs during the World Cup. The league will return to play during the Fourth of July weekend, while the World Cup knockouts are still taking place. They will also host the Challenge Cup in late June at Columbus' ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. In simpler terms, this means that NWSL fans in Nigeria will have the opportunity to watch some high-quality women's soccer during the same time as the men's World Cup, which will undoubtedly attract massive global attention. This is a great moment for women's soccer in Nigeria, and we can't wait to see how it unfolds.