Johanna Rytting Kaneryd and Aggie Beever-Jones were the stars of the show as Chelsea secured a 3-1 victory over NJ/NY Gotham in Sonia Bompastor’s inaugural game as head coach. The match took place at the Red Bull Arena, where Chelsea’s attacking prowess was evident from the start.

Rytting Kaneryd wasted no time in making her mark, scoring a brace within the first 15 minutes. Her clinical finishes set the tone for the game, leaving Gotham struggling to contain Chelsea’s offensive threat. Beever-Jones continued the momentum, adding a third goal in the 26th minute, further extending Chelsea’s lead.

Despite the strong start, Gotham managed to get on the scoresheet just after the half-hour mark. Former Chelsea defender Jess Carter found the back of the net, reducing the deficit to 3-1. However, Chelsea’s defense held firm, preventing Gotham from mounting a comeback.

This victory was a promising start for Bompastor, who aims to lead Chelsea to continued success. With performances like this from Rytting Kaneryd and Beever-Jones, the team is certainly on the right track.