After striking a last‑minute agreement, the Washington Spirit secured Audi Field for their semifinal, dodging a clash at Northwest Stadium. Meanwhile, top seed Gotham FC will relocate to New York’s 5,000‑seat Icahn Stadium on Randall’s Island because Sports Illustrated Stadium’s pitch proved unsuitable.
The Spirit meets Utah Royals on Saturday, Nov 14 at noon, while Gotham welcomes Kansas City Current on Sunday at 3 p.m.
Juggling two prime TV slots and venue woes has stretched the league’s logistics thin. For my money, the NWSL’s reliance on borrowed grounds hampers its growth.
Audi Field, the Spirit’s home since 2023, has thrummed with fans, highlighted by a 4‑1 victory over Portland that booked their semifinal spot. Can this momentum carry them to the final?