Spirit Takes Down Rival Gotham FC to Clinch 3rd Straight Playoff Berth | Full Highlights | 10/17/26

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. With the win, the Spirit guaranteed itself a berth in next month’s NWSL Playoffs and overtook second on the table at least for the time being. With several results around the league going Washington’s way tonight and tomorrow, the side could clinch a home quarterfinal match before it takes the field next. Next up, the Spirit will head to Kansas City to face the Current at 5 p.m. EDT on Sunday, October 25 for its final away match of the 2026 regular season. 👇 Don't forget to comment, like, and subscribe for more updates on the Washington Spirit! 👇    / @washingtonspirit   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 both club and country. In 2024, the Spirit drafted an epic class of rookies who are already breaking records and wowing fans. 🔔 For more information about the Spirit visit: https://www.washingtonspirit.com And follow the club on: Twitter: https://x.com/WashSpirit Instagram:   / washingtonspirit   Facebook:   / washingtonspirit   TikTok:   / washspirit