Spirit Eliminate Reigning NWSL Champion Gotham

Spirit Eliminate Reigning NWSL Champion Gotham in Semifinal PK Shootout
Washington knocked out Gotham FC following a dramatic penalty shootout at Audi Field to advance to the NWSL final.
Washington Spirit beat Gotham in shootout to reach NWSL final
Washington Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury saved all three penalties she faced as the Spirit defeated reigning champion NJ/NY Gotham FC in a 3-0 penalty shootout on Saturday at Audi Field to advance to next week's NWSL championship.
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Washington Spirit beat New York's Gotham FC, move on to NWSL Championship
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Washington Spirit advance to NWSL championship after thrilling penalty shootout win over Gotham FC
Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury had three massive saves in the shootout to secure the semifinal win and send Washington to the championship.
Washington Spirit book ticket to NWSL Final in PK shootout win against Gotham FC
WASHINGTON (7News) — The Washington Spirit is heading to the NWSL Finals! In front of a sold-out Audi Field, the team defeated defending champion NJ/NY Gotham FC in a match that had to be decided in a penalty shootout on Saturday.
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The Spirit converted its first three attempts in alternating order to end the shootout sequence with the fewest rounds necessary.
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Washington Spirit beat Gotham FC, move on to NWSL Championship
The Spirit took down defending champion, New York's Gotham FC, in a shootout in front of a sold-out crowd at Audi Field on Saturday. Washington’s Hal Hershfelt scored the equalizer in stoppage time, and goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury stopped all 3 shots she faced in the shootout to help the Spirit advance to the title game.
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