Rapinoe falling to injury in the third minute, which saw her removed from her final career game, was the turning point for Seattle — even if it was just minutes in.

Their attack struggled to click after, and Canadian international Jordyn Huitema struggled to link up with USWNT star Rose Lavelle — who scored the lone Reign goal in their 2-1 loss to Gotham.

A pair of assists from Midge Purce and a game-winning header from 2023 World Cup winner Esther Gonzalez sealed a first-ever NWSL title for Gotham.

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