Washington Spirit semifinal set for Audi Field following scheduling issue
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 2:46 AM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026
The Washington Spirit will host their NWSL semifinal against the Utah Royals at Audi Field on November 14 at noon. Originally scheduled to be played at Northwest Stadium due to a conflict with a college football game, a last-minute agreement allows the match to remain at Audi Field. The arrangement was facilitated by D.C. United and Lafayette Federal Credit Union, who covered additional costs. The Spirit's semifinal follows their quarterfinal win over the Portland Thorns, which they took 4-1.
- •Semifinal scheduled for November 14 at noon
- •Game moves back to Audi Field from Northwest Stadium
- •Spirit defeated Portland Thorns 4-1 in quarterfinal
- •D.C. United and Lafayette Federal Credit Union helped secure venue
- •Victory against Utah could lead Spirit to championship match
- 2:46 AMYahoo Sports — Washington Spirit NWSL semifinal moved back to Audi Field after scheduling conflict
- 2:39 AMThe Guardian Sport — Washington Spirit avert scheduling crisis, keep NWSL semi-final at Audi Field; Gotham venue TBD
"Game will be played in Saturday noon broadcast window Shift to Northwest Stadium was reportedly in play Gotham location TBD amid ‘atrocious’ pitch conditions The Washington Spirit will play their NWSL semi-final at Audi Field after the club reached a deal to avoid playing a playoff game at Northwest Stadium, home of the NFL’s Washington Commanders. The club announced late Sunday night that they will play their semi-final against the Utah Royals on 14 November (Saturday) at noon. Continue reading...
"The Washington Spirit won't have to play their NWSL semifinal at Northwest Stadium after all, as the match against Utah was moved back to Audi Field.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 9, 2026, 2:46 AMWashington Spirit NWSL semifinal moved back to Audi Field after scheduling conflict
The Washington Spirit won't have to play their NWSL semifinal at Northwest Stadium after all, as the match against Utah was moved back to Audi Field.
- The Guardian SportNov 9, 2026, 2:39 AMWashington Spirit avert scheduling crisis, keep NWSL semi-final at Audi Field; Gotham venue TBD
Game will be played in Saturday noon broadcast window Shift to Northwest Stadium was reportedly in play Gotham location TBD amid ‘atrocious’ pitch conditions The Washington Spirit will play their NWSL semi-final at Audi Field after the club reached a deal to avoid playing a playoff game at Northwest Stadium, home of the NFL’s Washington Commanders. The club announced late Sunday night that they will play their semi-final against the Utah Royals on 14 November (Saturday) at noon. Continue reading...
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