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The Washington Spirit Are Two Wins Away From a NWSL Championship. Here’s What You Need to Know.
Three years after winning the National Women’s Soccer League championship, the Washington Spirit two victories away from a second title: on Saturday, they'll be taking on defending champion NY/NJ Gotham FC in a league playoff semifinal match at Audi Field.
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.
Bay FC Becomes Second NWSL Expansion Team To Clinch Playoffs
From Mid-Season Struggles to A Strong Finish Bay opened their inaugural NWSL season with a strong start as they recorded 1-0 win against Angel City FC.
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.
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.
Can Rodman and Spirit pass Bay FC test to progress in NWSL playoffs?
Washington Spirit are one of the favourites in the NWSL playoffs, but they will need to be at their best to stop Bay FC's African stars.
NWSL Playoffs Set: Portland Thorns, Bay FC Clinch Final Two Spots
On a soggy Saturday night in Southeast Texas, Bay FC prevailed 3-2 over the Houston Dash in a topsy-turvy match at Shell Energy Stadium. The win sent Bay six points clear of Racing Louisville in the NWSL standings, thus clinching a historic first-ever playoff spot for the California club.
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.
Asisat Oshoala Makes History in 2024 NWSL Playoffs with Bay FC’s First-Ever Goal
Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala made history yesterday at Audi Field by scoring Bay FC’s first-ever playoff goal in the 2024 NWSL playoffs. In their debut season, Bay FC brought on Asisat from Barcelona’s Primera División side,
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 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,
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2024 NWSL Playoffs: Who do Bay FC face in the NWSL playoffs and what is their playoff record?
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Playoff bound! Kundananji’s spectacular brace sends Bay FC to NWSL postseason
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NWSL Team Nearly Quadruples Quarterfinals Spectator Numbers in Just Three Years
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Spirit ride energy of record crowd into NWSL semifinals
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Lavelle's late goal sends Gotham into the NWSL semifinals with 2-1 win over Portland
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NWSL Playoffs: Format, schedule, bracket, live stream, where and how to watch USWNT stars and more
The 2024 NWSL regular season has concluded and the playoff picture is complete after seeding settled during the final match ...