WATCH: Gotham FC respond to fan criticism as NWSL champions unveil maiden league trophy in front of adoring supporters

The NJ/NY based side invited fans and supporters to celebrate their 2023 NWSL title win over OL Reign, after the club acknowledged that they initially let them down. In a post on social media platform X, formerly Twitter, the club extended a "sincere apology," and used Monday's event to make it up to their beloved followers.

It can be pointed out that this may simply be a miscalculation from an organization who has never been in a trophy-winning situation before, but a bad lack of judgement initially went into the decision-making process over not including fans. However, seeing the club acknowledge the mistake and do right on it by hosting an inclusive event was a great turn of events. For Gotham, it's a learning experience, and maybe an opportunity to implement a fan council who is able to communicate with the board of the club in a collaborative manner.

The NWSL side are currently in offseason mode, with free agency now open and the 2024 NWSL draft on the horizon. The club will look to bolster their roster in both ways, but their primary focus will now be relaxing and enjoying the break before the 2024 campaign gets underway.