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Lucia Di Guglielmo's first NWSL goal fired Washington Spirit into the 2026 playoffs with a hard-fought 1-0 win over table-toppers Gotham FC.
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Washington Spirit punched their ticket to the 2026 NWSL playoffs with a gritty 1-0 victory over league leaders Gotham FC at Audi Field. Italian defender Lucia Di Guglielmo netted the only goal of the night - her first ever in the NWSL - ending the Spirit's scoring drought against Gotham that stretched back to November 2024.
The Spirit absorbed Gotham's pressure while remaining dangerous on the counter, firing off 13 shots with six on target. It was a masterclass in calculated risk, with the hosts choosing their moments carefully against a side sitting on 55 points atop the table.
Despite the defeat, Gotham FC remain top of the standings but failed to clinch the NWSL Shield. They'll get another crack at it next weekend. Injuries didn't help their cause - rookie Jordynn Dudley is done for the season, and Jaedyn Shaw sat out despite being available. Gotham dominated possession but couldn't turn it into anything meaningful.
Captain Andi Sullivan's return from maternity leave injected steel into the midfield, while Colombian playmaker Leicy Santos featured under a minutes restriction. Both made their presence felt in a performance brimming with intent, as CBS Sports reports.
Playoff spot secured, the Spirit now turn their attention to the NWSL Shield race, where the San Diego Wave lurk as serious contenders. There's no room for complacency.
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