Rose Lavelle suffered a head injury in Gotham FC's match against Angel City FC, forcing her to be substituted in the 37th minute. The team used an official concussion substitution to replace her with defender Mandy Freeman. Lavelle has dealt with various injuries in the past, including ankle surgery in early 2025. The extent of her current head injury remains unknown. Gotham FC's acting head coach stated after the match that he had no updates on Lavelle's condition. Further information on her health is expected to be provided in the coming days. The match between Angel City and Gotham FC ended in a scoreless draw, with each team earning a point. This result extended Gotham FC's lead at the top of the NWSL standings to seven points.