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2024 NWSL playoffs: who will Washington Spirit play in their quest for playoff glory?
Jonatan Giraldez has transformed Washington Spirit and has them chasing another playoff triumph. Can Michelle Kang's club claim the title for the first time since 2021.
Washington Spirit return to NWSL playoffs for 1st time since championship win
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 last weekend when star forward Ashley Hatch scored the lone goal over the North Carolina Courage.
Spirit secures No. 2 seed in NWSL playoffs by clamping down on Courage
Washington prevailed, 1-0, and will open the postseason Nov. 10 at Audi Field against a quarterfinal opponent to be determined.
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.
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 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
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.
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,
From clutch goal scorer to supportive wife, Ashley Hatch had a whirlwind weekend
Ashley Hatch once again came up clutch for the Washington Spirit on Saturday. The BYU product scored the lone goal in the Spirit’s 1-0 win over the North Carolina Courage in Cary, North ...
Tara McKeown’s last-gasp strike saves the Spirit in playoff opener
McKeown delivered late in regulation before an own goal boosted the Spirit to a 2-1 win over Bay FC in extra time.
Washington Spirit women’s soccer players feel like ‘most popping team in D.C’ ahead of playoff run
The Washington Spirit women’s soccer team ... U.S. national team veterans Ashley Hatch and Casey Krueger provided a ...
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Washington Spirit Scores, Stats and Highlights - ESPN
The Washington Spirit, buoyed by the efforts of Ashley Hatch, beat the host North Carolina Courage 1-0 at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina, on Saturday. The Washington Spirit ...
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Germantown native Morris scores twice as Washington Spirit crushes Louisville 4-1
Makenna Morris scored a pair of first-half goals as the Washington Spirit topped Racing Louisville 4-1 in National Women’s Soccer League action on Sunday. Ashley Hatch converted a penalty for ...
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Hatch scores 2 goals and Spirit down Dash 3-0
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ashley Hatch scored two first-half goals as the Washington Spirit defeated the Houston Dash 3-0 at Audi Field on Sunday in the National Women's Soccer League. Trinity Rodman ...