Harrison, New Jersey, has quickly transformed into one of the region’s most authentic soccer neighborhoods—a place where matchday energy isn’t just felt inside Sports Illustrated Stadium, but through the streets, plazas, and local hangouts that surround it. At the center of that culture sits Keeper’s, the neighborhood pub that has become the unofficial clubhouse for fans from both sides of the river.
Located just steps from the PATH station and across from the stadium, Keeper’s has grown into a hub for pre-game meetups, post-match celebrations, and major soccer moments that bring the community together. And on November 15, 2025, it reached a whole new level.
When NY/NJ Gotham FC took the field for the 2025 NWSL Championship, Keeper’s hosted what would become one of its biggest nights ever. The bar was shoulder-to-shoulder hours before kickoff, filled with a mix of long-time supporters, casual fans, and new faces pulled in by the excitement of the moment.
The final whistle sealed it: Gotham FC are the 2025 NWSL Champions!
The room erupted—cheers, chants, drinks raised, strangers hugging like family. As celebrations spilled out onto the sidewalk, it became clear that Keeper’s wasn’t just showing a match. It was hosting a piece of local sports history.
The bar captured the spirit of Gotham FC’s championship run: unity, passion, and a belief in what this region can build in women’s soccer.
If the championship night at Keeper’s proved anything, it’s that Harrison’s identity is bigger than a single stadium—it’s a community fully immersed in the sport. As the Riverbend District continues to grow and more fans make Harrison their matchday home, places like Keeper’s will remain central to the experience.
Because in Harrison, soccer isn’t just something you watch.
It’s something you feel, together.
Visit Keeper’s online – https://www.keepers-nj.com/
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