Overview
- Washington advanced 3–1 in a penalty shootout after a 1–1 draw at Audi Field.
- Gift Monday put the Spirit ahead with a 72nd-minute header before Louisville substitute Kayla Fischer equalized in the 92nd minute off a Courtney Petersen pass.
- A Rosemonde Kouassi strike in the 17th minute was ruled offside after video review, nullifying an early Spirit goal.
- Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury saved three consecutive attempts in the shootout, swinging the tie Washington’s way.
- Racing Louisville’s first NWSL postseason run ended in the quarterfinals, capping a 10-10-7 year that set franchise records for wins (10) and points (37) under Bev Yanez.