Washington Spirit returns to Audi Field for NWSL semifinal match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 11:47 PM
Last updated Nov 13, 2026

The Washington Spirit will play the Utah Royals FC in a semifinal playoff match at Audi Field on November 14, 2026. The match was initially scheduled to be moved due to a scheduling conflict with a college football game but was accommodated through discussions between Spirit executives and Audi Field management. The team has enjoyed strong home support, averaging over 16,000 fans per game this season, which reflects its status as a top club in the NWSL. The Spirit has seen increased attendance since making Audi Field their full-time home in 2023.
- •Washington Spirit hosts Utah Royals FC in NWSL semifinal.
- •Match scheduled for noon on November 14, 2026.
- •Spirit initially faced venue relocation due to another event.
- •Team averages over 16,000 fans per game this season.
- •Spirit has been successful, winning the NWSL Championship in 2021.
- 11:47 PMYahoo Sports — How The Washington Spirit Returned To Audi Field For NWSL Semifinal
"Executives from the Spirit and Audi Field talk about how Washington's NWSL game moved back home, the importance of their home fans and women's sports progress.
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