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Spirit will host Utah Royals FC in club’s third straight home semifinal
Washington, D.C. (11/08/2026) – After today’s 4-1 home win over Portland Thorns FC, the Washington Spirit will host a semifinal match in the 2026 NWSL Playoffs at Audi Field on Saturday, November 14, the club announced today. Kicking off at noon EST and airing on CBS, the Spirit will take on Utah Royals FC with a trip to its third straight NWSL Championship on the line.
“We’re excited to host our Semifinal at Audi Field next Saturday,” said Washington Spirit CEO Kim Stone. “Thanks to the collaboration of D.C. United and the generosity of Lafayette Federal Credit Union, who stepped forward to underwrite the additional costs necessary to bring this semifinal match home. Let’s sell out Audi Field for the sixth straight playoff game!”
Tickets to next weekend’s semifinal match at Audi Field are on sale at WashingtonSpirit.com/tickets. With a win next weekend, the Spirit would advance to the 2026 NWSL Championship back at Audi Field on Saturday, November 21 and become the first club to play in a Championship at its home venue since 2019.
“At Lafayette Federal Credit Union, our members and our community are at the heart of everything we do,” said B. John Farmakides, President & CEO of Lafayette Federal Credit Union. “Partnering with the Washington Spirit this season has been an incredible way to bring those commitments to life. When we had the opportunity to help bring this semifinal home to Audi Field, it was an easy decision. We’re proud to give this team the home field advantage it deserves and to share another unforgettable moment with our members and Spirit fans.”
This season, the Spirit defeated Utah 1-0 behind a Trinity Rodman match-winning goal on the road on July 29 after drawing Royals FC 1-1 in DC back on March 25.
About the Washington Spirit
The Washington Spirit is the premier professional women’s soccer team based in Washington, D.C. and plays at Audi Field in Buzzard Point. The Spirit was founded on November 21, 2012 and is an inaugural member of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) the fastest growing sports league in the US. The club is home to some of the best players in the world who have won championships for bot club and country. For more information about the Spirit, visit WashingtonSpirit.com and follow the club on X, Instagram and Facebook.
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