Spirit Eliminate Royals, Top Highlights and Updated Bracket From NWSL Playoffs 2026

Luvanga lifts Spirit to third straight NWSL Championship game with win over Royals

Clara Luvanga scored her second goal of the postseason in the 57th minute, capitalizing on an errant pass, and the Washington Spirit reached their fifth NWSL Championship and third straight with a 2-1 semifinal victory over the Utah Royals on Saturday.

Washington Spirit reach NWSL Championship with win over Utah Royals: Highlights, recap

Spirit Eliminate Royals, Top Highlights and Updated Bracket from NWSL Playoffs 2026

The Washington Spirit are on their way to the NWSL championship for the third year in a row.

Spirit defeat Royals 2-1 in semifinal to set up home Championship

Clara Luvanga scored solo-effort game-winner in the 56th minute

Spirit reach fifth NWSL final with comeback win over Royals