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How the Washington Spirit found their playoff form in a gritty 1-0 win over NWSL rivals Gotham FC
The Washington Spirit punched their ticket to the 2026 NWSL playoffs, and the NWSL Shield just got more interesting. The Spirit defeated Gotham FC, the reigning NWSL Championship winners, 1-0, at Audi Field on Saturday.
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The Washington Spirit secured a 1‑0 victory over reigning champions Gotham FC at Audi Field on Saturday, earning a spot in the 2026 NWSL playoffs. The win keeps the Spirit in contention for the NWSL Shield and marks the club’s third straight postseason appearance since Michelle Kang took over in 2022. Gotham FC, which leads the league with 55 points, failed to clinch the Shield with the loss and will need to try again next weekend.
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