Washington Spirit outlast Gotham FC in penalty kicks

Washington Spirit outlast Gotham FC in penalty kicks to advance to NWSL final
The Spirit converted its first three attempts in alternating order to end the shootout sequence with the fewest rounds necessary.
Washington Spirit beat Gotham in shootout to reach NWSL final
Washington Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury saved all three penalties she faced as the Spirit defeated reigning champion NJ/NY Gotham FC 3-0 in a penalty shootout on Saturday at Audi Field to advance to next week's NWSL championship.
Washington Spirit advance to NWSL Championship after thrilling penalty shootout win over Gotham FC
Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury had three massive saves in the shootout to secure the semifinal win and send Washington to the championship.
Spirit claim NWSL final berth after dramatic shoot-out
Football can be a cruel game. As the clock at Audi Field hit the 90 minute mark, Gotham FC players and coaching staff would have felt that they had done enough to secure a place in then 2024 NWSL Championship final in Kansas City. The side from the Big Apple were leading 0-1 and in control as seven minutes of added time were confirmed.
NWSL Playoffs: Format, schedule, bracket: Washington Spirit dispatch NJ/NY Gotham after penalties to advance
The 2024 NWSL regular season has concluded and the playoffs are officially underway. League leaders Orlando Pride hosted Chicago Red Stars to kick off the quarterfinal round. The 2024 NWSL Shield winners defeated Chicago 4-1 and will face Kansas City Current in the semifinal after the Current eliminated North Carolina Courage.
Washington Spirit book ticket to NWSL Final in PK shootout win against Gotham FC
WASHINGTON (7News) — The Washington Spirit is heading to the NWSL Finals! In front of a sold-out Audi Field, the team defeated defending champion NJ/NY Gotham FC in a match that had to be decided in a penalty shootout on Saturday.
Watch Washington Spirit vs. Gotham FC: NWSL Playoffs Semifinal free live stream
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Aubrey Kingsbury Stops 3 Penalties to Help Washington Spirit Advance to the NWSL Championship
Aubrey Kingsbury saved the first three penalties in a shootout and the Washington Spirit defeated defending champion Gotham FC to advance to the National Women’s Soccer League championship
Aubrey Kingsbury makes three PK saves to send Spirit to NWSL final
Aubrey Kingsbury saves all three shots during penalty kicks to send the Washington Spirit to the NWSL final.
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