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Nguyen, P. (2026, October 17). Di Guglielmo's goal gives the Spirit a crucial 1-0 win over Gotham as playoffs approach. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/soccer/di-guglielmo-s-goal-gives-the-spirit-a-crucial-1-0-win-over-gotham-as-playoffs-approach/article_c39ba471-8ccd-541b-9c5c-797e716d47e1.html
Nguyen, Phuoc. “Di Guglielmo's goal gives the Spirit a crucial 1-0 win over Gotham as playoffs approach.” Toronto Star, 17 Oct. 2026, https://www.thestar.com/sports/soccer/di-guglielmo-s-goal-gives-the-spirit-a-crucial-1-0-win-over-gotham-as-playoffs-approach/article_c39ba471-8ccd-541b-9c5c-797e716d47e1.html.
Nguyen, Phuoc. “Di Guglielmo's goal gives the Spirit a crucial 1-0 win over Gotham as playoffs approach.” Toronto Star, October 17, 2026. https://www.thestar.com/sports/soccer/di-guglielmo-s-goal-gives-the-spirit-a-crucial-1-0-win-over-gotham-as-playoffs-approach/article_c39ba471-8ccd-541b-9c5c-797e716d47e1.html.
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The Washington Spirit clinched a playoff spot in the National Women’s Soccer League with a crucial 1-0 win over Gotham FC on Saturday. Defender Lucia Di Guglielmo scored her first-ever NWSL goal, securing the victory when she snuck her shot past Gotham goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger in the 70th minute after receiving a lob pass from midfielder Mélissa Bethi. The Spirit's win came despite their road loss at Audi Field, which denied Gotham (16-5-7) an opportunity to clinch the NWSL Shield and ended Gotham’s four-match unbeaten streak. With this victory, the Spirit improved their record to 16-8-4 and have not won against Gotham since June 23, 2024. Additionally, Leicy Santos returned from injury for the Spirit in her first appearance since August 8, while Gotham defender Leila Ouahabi made her debut after being terminated by the Chicago Stars.
