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NWSL semifinals: How Washington Spirit, Gotham FC, Orlando Pride and KC Current made it this far
By the time the final whistle blew at Red Bull Arena on Sunday marking the end of the last NWSL quarterfinal, the most unsurprising semifinal bracket was set. The top four teams i
After thrilling quarterfinal, Washington Spirit head into NWSL Semifinals with confidence
The Washington Spirit will face defending champion Gotham FC in the NWSL Semifinals at Audi Field on Saturday.
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.
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 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.
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.
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,
Bay FC's debut season ends in heartbreaking fashion on own goal in extra time
If Bay FC learned anything in their first year in the NWSL, it was heartbreak. So perhaps it was most fitting for their season to come crashing down in a most devastating way. After fighting through a scoreless tie for much of the match,
Bay FC looks ahead into first offseason with optimism
The Washington Spirit ended Bay FC’s playoff hopes Sunday, but Bay players say they found an identity as inaugural season ...
Bay FC to use early NWSL postseason exit as motivation: ‘We want more’
Bay FC head coach Albertin Montoya said the disappointment around the team days after its quarterfinal defeat was a good thing. It means that the expansion club had expectations in its first year and ...
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 ...
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 ...
NWSL Playoffs: Predicting High-Stakes Action
As the National Women’s Soccer League playoffs begin, excitement is reaching its peak with every team vying for a chance at ...
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 ...
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FC Cincinnati among handful of finalists for coveted NWSL franchise; here’s what’s next
But NWSL franchise sales in the last two months valued clubs at much higher levels. Disney CEO Bob Iger and journalist ...