Washington Spirit|October 17, 2026

Recap: Spirit Takes Down Rival Gotham FC to Clinch Third Straight Playoff Berth

Washington, D.C. (10/17/2026) – The Washington Spirit took a crucial 1-0 home win over rival Gotham FC on Saturday afternoon, clinching its third consecutive berth in the NWSL Playoffs in the process. Defender Lucia Di Guglielmo netted the match-winner in the 70th minute, her first goal since joining the Spirit.