Washington Spirit Triumphs Over Gotham FC in Dramatic Shootout

Aubrey Kingsbury's penalty saves propel Spirit to the NWSL Championship match.

Washington Spirit advanced to the NWSL Championship after defeating Gotham FC 3-0 in a penalty shootout.
Goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury was instrumental, saving all three of Gotham's penalty attempts.
The match ended 1-1 after regulation and extra time, with Hal Hershfelt scoring a late equalizer for the Spirit.
Gotham played the final 19 minutes of extra time with 10 players after Bruninha received a red card.
The Spirit will compete for the championship against either Orlando Pride or Kansas City Current on November 23.