Aubrey Kingsbury the penalty hero as Spirit pip Gotham in NWSL semi-final
Washington Spirit 1-1 Gotham FC (aet, pens 3-0)Kingsbury saves first three penalties in shootoutSpirit to face either Orlando or Kansas City in final
Aubrey Kingsbury saved the first three penalties in a shootout and the Washington Spirit defeated defending champion Gotham FC on Saturday to advance to the National Women’s Soccer League championship.
The Spirit will face the winner of Sunday’s semifinal between the Orlando Pride and the Kansas City Current in the NWSL championship match next Saturday.