NJ/NY Gotham FC and the North Carolina Courage played to a 0-0 draw in the 2026 NWSL home opener at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey, on March 21, 2026. The match was preceded by a ceremony unveiling Gotham's 2025 championship banner and concluded with the players receiving their title rings. Despite a record home opener crowd of 10,796 and the return of defender Tierna Davidson from injury, both defenses remained compact. Goalkeepers Ann-Katrin Berger and Kailen Sheridan—returning to face her former club—each recorded clean sheets to ensure both teams remained unbeaten to start the season.