Kingsbury and McKeown Matchday -1 Press Conference | Championship Match vs Gotham FC | 11.21.25

Goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury and Defender Tara McKeown speak ahead of the NWSL Championship against NJ/NY Gotham FC. McKeown, freshly named NWSL Defender of the Year, shares her surprise and gratitude, dedicating the award to her teammates. Kingsbury discusses the lessons learned from last year's final, emphasizing that this year the team is more focused on "our unity, our togetherness and executing our game plan" rather than worrying about the opposition. Kingsbury also notes that the experience of playing two full playoff matches has been instrumental in building confidence and ensuring that everyone is "on the same page" tactically. McKeown highlights the team's improved adaptability, stating they have been able to adjust "seamlessly" to different tactics throughout the season. Both players are thrilled to be back in the final and credit the team's strong leadership for keeping the group grounded.

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