The Washington Spirit is scheduled to host the Utah Royals FC in an NWSL Semifinal Match on Saturday, November 14. The game is set to begin at 10:00 AM at Audi Field.
The matchup between the Washington Spirit and the Utah Royals FC follows a previous meeting in the 2026 NWSL Playoffs where the Spirit secured a 2-1 victory in a semifinal match. In that previous contest, the Spirit recorded 19 total shots with 6 on target, while maintaining 60% ball possession and a 77% passing accuracy. The Spirit also recorded 11 corners and 16 tackles won during that match.
The Utah Royals FC entered that previous semifinal match with 10 total shots and 4 shots on target. The team maintained 40% ball possession and a 63% passing accuracy. Defensively, the Royals recorded 4 saves and 33 tackles won. The match also saw 13 fouls, 4 offsides, and 1 yellow card recorded for the Royals.
The historical matchup history between the two teams includes several encounters dating back to May 5, 2018. According to records, the Washington Spirit has secured victories against the Utah Royals FC on June 1, 2019, March 31, 2024, June 8, 2024, and July 29, 2026. Other matches between the clubs resulted in draws or losses for the Spirit, including a 3-3 draw on May 17, 2025, and a 1-1 draw on March 25, 2026.
The next match for the Washington Spirit is currently listed as TBD.
