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Sports · October 17, 2026

Di Guglielmo's goal gives the Spirit a crucial 1-0 win over Gotham as playoffs approach

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The Washington Spirit clinched an NWSL playoff berth on Saturday with a 1-0 victory over Gotham FC at Audi Field. Lucia Di Guglielmo scored the game's only goal in the 70th minute off an assist from Mélissa Bethi. The result prevented Gotham from clinching the NWSL Shield and ended their four-match unbeaten streak. Other NWSL results saw the San Diego Wave secure a top-four seed, Angel City FC complete a comeback win, and the Kansas City Current defeat the Utah Royals.

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  • Washington Spirit defeated Gotham FC 1-0 on Saturday at Audi Field.
  • Lucia Di Guglielmo scored the game's winning goal in the 70th minute.
  • The win clinched a playoff berth for the Washington Spirit.
  • The loss prevented Gotham FC from clinching the NWSL Shield.
  • Mélissa Bethi provided the assist for the winning goal.

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  • Sandy MacIver recorded two saves and her 10th clean sheet of the season.
  • Leicy Santos returned from injury for the Spirit.
  • Leila Ouahabi made her debut for Gotham FC.
  • The Spirit's record moved to 16-8-4 while Gotham's moved to 16-5-7.
  • Melanie Barcenas broke the NWSL single-season record for goals by a teenager in the San Diego Wave's win.

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