Washington Spirit advanced to the semifinal with a penalty shootout win over Racing Louisville FC. The team dominated the first half but conceded an equalizer in stoppage time.

What happened?

The Spirit opened the scoring with a goal from Gift Monday in the 73rd minute. However, Racing Louisville forward Kayla Fischer scored in stoppage time to force extra time.

Why it matters for Washington Spirit

The win marks the team's second straight semifinal appearance. Head coach Adrián González praised the players for their performance, saying they did a great job.

What comes next?

Washington will host either the Portland Thorns or San Diego Wave in the semifinal at Audi Field. Trinity Rodman, who has been recovering from an injury, watched the game from the bench and did not play.

| Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | Saturday | Racing Louisville FC | Win (penalty shootout) | The team's injury concerns worsened with starting fullback Gabby Carle and center-back Tara McKeown leaving the match due to injuries. Monday's goal came just weeks after her father's death, and she had returned to Nigeria to be with her family before rejoining the team.