How the Washington Spirit found their playoff form in a gritty 1-0 win over NWSL rivals Gotham FC

The Washington Spirit secured a gritty 1-0 victory over NWSL rivals Gotham FC at Audi Field, displaying their playoff form in the process. Lucia Di Guglielmo scored her first league goal of the season to lift the Spirit to the win.

The result holds significant implications for the top of the league standings. By defeating first-place Gotham FC, the Washington Spirit successfully halted the reigning champions from locking up the regular-season crown.