Gotham FC faces Seattle with extra hydration breaks and weather delay in NYC

Gotham FC hosted Seattle at a New York venue while smoke from distant Canadian wildfires reduced air quality, forcing officials to intervene. The league introduced two additional hydration breaks per half to protect player health.

These pauses were spaced fifteen minutes apart and were followed by a brief weather‑related pause before play resumed. Both teams adapted to the challenging conditions and completed the match despite the interruptions.