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Kouassi's Stoppage-Time Stunner Lifts Spirit as NWSL Playoff Race Tightens

San Diego's slide leaves the Wave holding the final postseason berth.

Oct 5, 2025; Bridgeview, Illinois, USA; Utah Royals FC forward Aisha Solórzano (30) kicks the ball past Chicago Stars midfielder Maitane López (77) during the second half of a match at SeatGeek Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melissa Tamez-Imagn Images
Oct 5, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; San Diego Wave FC defender Hanna Lundkvist (6) slide tackles the ball from Washington Spirit forward Rosemonde Kouassi (19) in the first half at Audi Field. Mandatory Credit: Emily Faith Morgan-Imagn Images
Oct 5, 2025; Harrison, New Jersey, USA; Seattle Reign forward Nérilia Mondésir (30) defends NJ/NY Gotham FC defender Emily Sonnett (6) during the first half at Sports Illustrated Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Rosemonde Kouassi scored in the ninth minute and then curled a 30-yard winner in the 90+8 to give Washington a 2-1 victory over San Diego.
  • Delphine Cascarino had equalized for the Wave in the 90+5 after a through ball from Kyra Carusa.
  • The Spirit extended their unbeaten run to 11 matches to remain second, while the Wave are winless in seven and sit eighth, three points above North Carolina.
  • Gotham and the Reign finished 0-0 in Harrison, with goalkeeper Claudia Dickey making five saves as Gotham controlled about 64% possession.
  • Chicago rallied from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Utah on late strikes by Ivonne Chacon and 17-year-old Micayla Johnson after a Mina Tanaka brace, and the Royals' unbeaten streak reached eight.