• Washington Spirit 1-1 Gotham FC (aet, pens 3-0)
• Kingsbury saves first three penalties in shootout
• Spirit 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.