Washington Spirit, NWSL

Washington Spirit driven by grit and noisy fans for NWSL semifinal
After squeaking past Bay FC in a pulsing quarterfinal showdown, the Washington Spirit are convinced that their route to the NWSL Championship game will be paved with grit.
The Washington Spirit Are Two Wins Away From a NWSL Championship. Here’s What You Need to Know.
Three years after winning the National Women’s Soccer League championship, the Washington Spirit two victories away from a second title: on Saturday, they'll be taking on defending champion NY/NJ Gotham FC in a league playoff semifinal match at Audi Field.
Washington Spirit beat Bay FC to reach NWSL semifinals
Trinity Rodman forced an own goal in extra time to help the Washington Spirit come from behind and earn a 2-1 win over Bay FC in the opening round of the National Women's Soccer League playoffs on Sunday.
Washington Spirit vs. Bay FC Predicted Lineups: NWSL Playoffs
Superstar midfielders Croix Bethune and Andi Sullivan are both serving lengthy spells on the sidelines with knee injuries, while forward Rosemonde Kouassi will serve a suspension in Sunday's quarterfinal. Head coach Jonatan Giraldez also ruled out forward Ouleymata Sarr from playing any role due to an injury.
Bay Area's Bay FC loses to Washington Spirit, not advancing to NWSL semifinals
In their inaugural season, the Bay FC made it to the playoffs, but after a tough fight, they lost to the Washington Spirit on Sunday.
Can Rodman and Spirit pass Bay FC test to progress in NWSL playoffs?
Washington Spirit are one of the favourites in the NWSL playoffs, but they will need to be at their best to stop Bay FC's African stars.
NWSL semifinalists, ranked: Orlando Pride lead the pack as Washington Spirit survive a scare vs. Bay FC
The last four teams are best four teams in the NWSL regular season are the last four teams standing in the playoffs, setting up for a thrilling finish to the 2024 season. All four top seeds made it through the quarterfinals relatively unscathed,
Own goal gets Spirit past Bay FC and into semifinals
An own goal in extra time gave the Washington Spirit a 2-1 victory over Bay FC in an NWSL quarterfinal game at Washington D.C.
Washington Spirit earns a 2-1 win in extra time over Bay FC in the first round of the NWSL playoffs
Trinity Rodman’s cross was deflected into the goal in extra time to give the Washington Spirit a 2-1 victory over Bay FC in the first round of the National Women’s Soccer League playoffs
Washington outlasts Bay FC to triumph in the NWSL quarterfinals
The soccer gods did their best but ultimately that 2-seed kept with the pattern all weekend in the NWSL playoffs: the better team won. Washington bested Bay FC 2-1 in extra time,
Bay FC ‘not scared of anybody’ entering inaugural playoff game at high-flying Washington Spirit
Seventh-seeded Bay FC is the underdog against the Washington Spirit, but Bay star Racheal Kundananji, fresh off a brace in ...
Tara McKeown Sparks Washington Spirit Comeback Playoff Win Over Bay FC
Just four minutes after going behind, center-back Tara McKeown drove a low shot from outside the box perfectly into the ...