Washington Spirit outlast Gotham FC in penalty kicks

Spirit Eliminate Reigning NWSL Champion Gotham in Semifinal PK Shootout
Washington knocked out Gotham FC following a dramatic penalty shootout at Audi Field to advance to the NWSL final.
Washington Spirit headed to NWSL championship after winning semifinal on penalty kicks
The Washington Spirit are headed to the National Women’s Soccer League championship after defeating defending champion Gotham FC on penalty kicks Saturday at Audi Field.
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 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.
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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