The Washington Spirit are back in the National Women’s Soccer League playoffs for the first time since winning the championship in 2021.
The Spirit secured the No. 2 seed when star forward Ashley Hatch scored the lone goal over the North Carolina Courage.
After setting new records for the soccer club – including 18 wins this season – Spirit CEO Kim Stone said she hopes to keep that momentum going into the playoffs.
“We can’t do this without the fans. We can’t do it without that great home-field advantage that we have,” Stone said.
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Trinity Rodman forced an own goal in extra time to help the Spirit come from behind and earn a 2-1 win over Bay FC in the opening round on Sunday, the Associated Press reported.
The Spirit are guaranteed home-field advantage in the playoffs until a potential championship match in Kansas City.
Spirit to face NJ/NY Gotham FC in semifinals
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The Spirit will face the reigning champions NJ/NY Gotham FC in the semifinal match on Saturday, Nov. 16 at noon.
It's the Spirit's first semifinal at Audi Field, according to the etam.
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