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Washington Spirit clinches playoff spot with win over Gotham

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Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Washington Spirit clinches playoff spot with win over Gotham
Summary

The Washington Spirit secured a playoff berth by defeating Gotham 1-0 on October 17. Defender Lucia Di Guglielmo netted her first goal in the National Women's Soccer League, which proved decisive in the match. This victory marks a critical step for the Spirit leading into the postseason, while Gotham failed to secure the NWSL Shield with the loss.

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By the Numbers
  • •Washington Spirit wins 1-0 against Gotham on October 17.
  • •Lucia Di Guglielmo scored her first NWSL goal.
  • •The victory guarantees Spirit a playoff spot.
  • •Gotham unable to secure NWSL Shield with the loss.
Latest Updates
  • 10:06 PMESPN Soccer — Rodman, Spirit claim playoff spot as Gotham fails to clinch NWSL Shield
  • 9:39 PMCBS Sports — How the Washington Spirit found their playoff form in a gritty 1-0 win over NWSL rivals Gotham FC
What they're saying
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Defender Lucia Di Guglielmo scored her first-ever National Women's Soccer League goal and the Washington Spirit clinched a playoff spot with 1-0 victory over Gotham on Saturday.

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Lucia Di Guglielmo's first league goal secured a 1-0 victory over first-place Gotham FC at Audi Field, halting the reigning champions from locking up the regular-season crown

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