Washington Spirit outlast Gotham FC in penalty kicks

Spirit’s wild ride reaches NWSL title game after win over Gotham FC on PKs
There were plenty of reasons to not predict this Spirit run. Washington traded several key veterans ... an 86th-minute equalizer from Tara McKeown before topping Bay FC in extra time, and Gotham ousted Portland on Rose Lavelle’s stoppage-time winner.
Washington Spirit beat Gotham in shootout to reach NWSL final
Washington Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury saved all three penalties she faced as the Spirit defeated reigning champion NJ/NY Gotham FC in a 3-0 penalty shootout on Saturday at Audi Field to advance to next week's NWSL championship.
Washington Spirit outlast Gotham FC in penalty kicks to advance to NWSL final
The Spirit converted its first three attempts in alternating order to end the shootout sequence with the fewest rounds necessary.
Washington Spirit advance to NWSL Championship after thrilling penalty shootout win over Gotham FC
Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury had three massive saves in the shootout to secure the semifinal win and send Washington to the championship.
NWSL Playoffs: Format, schedule, bracket: Washington Spirit dispatch NJ/NY Gotham after penalties to advance
The 2024 NWSL regular season has concluded and the playoffs are officially underway. League leaders Orlando Pride hosted Chicago Red Stars to kick off the quarterfinal round. The 2024 NWSL Shield winners defeated Chicago 4-1 and will face Kansas City Current in the semifinal after the Current eliminated North Carolina Courage.
Aubrey Kingsbury stops 3 penalties to help Washington Spirit advance to the NWSL championship
Aubrey Kingsbury saved the first three penalties in a shootout and the Washington Spirit defeated defending champion Gotham FC to advance to the National Women’s Soccer League championship
Washington Spirit beat Gotham FC, move on to NWSL Championship
The Spirit took down defending champion, New York's Gotham FC, in a shootout in front of a sold-out crowd at Audi Field on Saturday. Washington’s Hal Hershfelt scored the equalizer in stoppage time, and goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury stopped all 3 shots she faced in the shootout to help the Spirit advance to the title game.
Washington Spirit book ticket to NWSL Final in PK shootout win against Gotham FC
WASHINGTON (7News) — The Washington Spirit is heading to the NWSL Finals! In front of a sold-out Audi Field, the team defeated defending champion NJ/NY Gotham FC in a match that had to be decided in a penalty shootout on Saturday.
Watch Washington Spirit vs. Gotham FC: NWSL Playoffs Semifinal free live stream
The match is scheduled to start at noon EST and will be broadcast on CBS. Fans looking to watch can do so through FuboTV, which offers a free trial and $20 off your first month, or DirecTV Stream or Paramount+, which also offer free trials. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but does have other promotional offers available.
Gotham FC peaking in time for semifinal battle vs. Washington
No. 3 seed Gotham, being in its best form of the year, is right on time for Saturday’s playoff semifinal against the No. 2 Washington Spirit.
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