NWSL

Washington Spirit vs Denver Summit FC, 2026 NWSL, Regular Season

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Washington Spirit
  • 61': Sofia Cantore
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1 - 0
Denver Summit FC

    About

    Washington Spirit are hosting Denver Summit FC at Audi Field, Washington, District of Columbia, USA, starting on . The match is a part of the NWSL.

    Match Timeline

    • 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
    • 0': First Half begins.
    • 3': Attempt missed. Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left.
    • 4': Corner, Washington Spirit. Conceded by Eva Gaetino.
    • 7': Corner, Washington Spirit. Conceded by Ayo Oke.
    • 8': Attempt missed. Rebeca Bernal (Washington Spirit) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right.
    • 11': Attempt blocked. Sofia Cantore (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Hal Hershfelt.
    • 12': Yazmeen Ryan (Denver Summit) hits the left post with a right footed shot from the right side of the box. Assisted by Lindsey Heaps.
    • 13': Attempt saved. Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Abby Smith (Denver Summit). Assisted by Hal Hershfelt.
    • 15': Offside, Washington Spirit. Sofia Cantore is caught offside.
    • 16': Corner, Denver Summit. Conceded by Tara Rudd.
    • 17': Attempt missed. Lindsey Heaps (Denver Summit) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Janine Sonis with a cross following a corner.
    • 17': Attempt blocked. Kaleigh Kurtz (Denver Summit) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Delanie Sheehan.
    • 17': Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 17': Foul by Delanie Sheehan (Denver Summit).
    • 21': Attempt blocked. Delanie Sheehan (Denver Summit) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Yazmeen Ryan.
    • 28': Foul by Natasha Flint (Denver Summit).
    • 28': Gabrielle Carle (Washington Spirit) wins a free kick on the right wing.
    • 30': Corner, Denver Summit. Conceded by Andi Sullivan.
    • 31': Attempt missed. Delanie Sheehan (Denver Summit) with an attempt from the left side of the six yard box misses to the left. Assisted by Janine Sonis with a cross following a corner.
    • 31': Foul by Natasha Flint (Denver Summit).
    • 31': Gabrielle Carle (Washington Spirit) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 33': Corner, Denver Summit. Conceded by Tara Rudd.
    • 35': Delay in match because of an injury Ayo Oke (Denver Summit).
    • 36': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
    • 36': Delay in match for a drinks break.
    • 36': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
    • 38': Attempt saved. Paige Metayer (Washington Spirit) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Abby Smith (Denver Summit). Assisted by Hal Hershfelt.
    • 41': Offside, Washington Spirit. Paige Metayer is caught offside.
    • 43': Ayo Oke (Denver Summit) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 43': Foul by Andi Sullivan (Washington Spirit).
    • 44': Delay in match because of an injury Ayo Oke (Denver Summit).
    • 45': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
    • 45': Attempt missed. Olivia Thomas (Denver Summit) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Natasha Flint.
    • 45'+1': Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
    • 45'+1': Attempt saved. Olivia Thomas (Denver Summit) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Sandy MacIver (Washington Spirit).
    • 45'+1': Attempt missed. Natasha Flint (Denver Summit) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Lindsey Heaps.
    • 45'+3': Foul by Olivia Thomas (Denver Summit).
    • 45'+3': Andi Sullivan (Washington Spirit) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 45'+4': Attempt missed. Hal Hershfelt (Washington Spirit) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Paige Metayer.
    • 45'+5': First Half ends, Washington Spirit 0, Denver Summit 0.
    • 45': Second Half begins Washington Spirit 0, Denver Summit 0.
    • 46': Corner, Washington Spirit. Conceded by Kaleigh Kurtz.
    • 46': Attempt saved. Sofia Cantore (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Abby Smith (Denver Summit). Assisted by Esme Morgan.
    • 48': Foul by Olivia Thomas (Denver Summit).
    • 48': Andi Sullivan (Washington Spirit) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 50': Corner, Denver Summit. Conceded by Tara Rudd.
    • 53': Attempt missed. Lindsey Heaps (Denver Summit) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Janine Sonis with a cross following a fast break.
    • 55': Foul by Ayo Oke (Denver Summit).
    • 55': Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit) wins a free kick on the left wing.
    • 55': Ayo Oke (Denver Summit) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
    • 56': Offside, Washington Spirit. Sofia Cantore is caught offside.
    • 58': Offside, Denver Summit. Natasha Flint is caught offside.
    • 58': Substitution, Washington Spirit. Leicy Santos replaces Andi Sullivan.
    • 59': Attempt saved. Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Abby Smith (Denver Summit). Assisted by Leicy Santos.
    • 59': Attempt missed. Leicy Santos (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Sofia Cantore.
    • 61': Goal! Washington Spirit 1, Denver Summit 0. Sofia Cantore (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from outside the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Trinity Rodman following a fast break.
    • 63': Corner, Denver Summit. Conceded by Sandy MacIver.
    • 65': Attempt blocked. Janine Sonis (Denver Summit) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Olivia Thomas.
    • 67': Attempt missed. Natasha Flint (Denver Summit) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Yazmeen Ryan.
    • 69': Substitution, Denver Summit. Melissa Kössler replaces Olivia Thomas.
    • 70': Offside, Denver Summit. Lindsey Heaps is caught offside.
    • 72': VAR Decision: No Penalty Denver Summit.
    • 75': Attempt blocked. Yazmeen Ryan (Denver Summit) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Lindsey Heaps.
    • 76': Substitution, Washington Spirit. Claudia Martínez replaces Sofia Cantore.
    • 76': Substitution, Washington Spirit. Élisabeth Tsé replaces Kate Wiesner.
    • 79': Foul by Eva Gaetino (Denver Summit).
    • 79': Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit) wins a free kick on the left wing.
    • 79': Eva Gaetino (Denver Summit) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
    • 80': Delay in match because of an injury Eva Gaetino (Denver Summit).
    • 80': Substitution, Denver Summit. Natalie Means replaces Ayo Oke.
    • 80': Substitution, Denver Summit. Ally Brazier replaces Natasha Flint.
    • 81': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
    • 82': Attempt saved. Leicy Santos (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Abby Smith (Denver Summit). Assisted by Trinity Rodman.
    • 84': Substitution, Washington Spirit. Tamara Bolt replaces Paige Metayer.
    • 84': Substitution, Denver Summit. Megan Reid replaces Eva Gaetino because of an injury.
    • 84': Substitution, Denver Summit. Emma Regan replaces Devin Lynch.
    • 86': Attempt missed. Claudia Martínez (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Tamara Bolt with a through ball.
    • 88': Foul by Natalie Means (Denver Summit).
    • 88': Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
    • 88': Natalie Means (Denver Summit) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
    • 88': Delay in match because of an injury Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit).
    • 89': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
    • 90'+1': Fourth official has announced 7 minutes of added time.
    • 90'+1': Yazmeen Ryan (Denver Summit) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
    • 90'+1': Foul by Élisabeth Tsé (Washington Spirit).
    • 90'+3': Attempt blocked. Lindsey Heaps (Denver Summit) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
    • 90'+3': Attempt missed. Melissa Kössler (Denver Summit) header from the left side of the six yard box misses to the right. Assisted by Janine Sonis with a cross.
    • 90'+3': Attempt missed. Ally Brazier (Denver Summit) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box misses to the left. Assisted by Melissa Kössler.
    • 90'+3': Delay in match because of an injury Lindsey Heaps (Denver Summit).
    • 90'+3': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
    • 90'+5': Janine Sonis (Denver Summit) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
    • 90'+5': Foul by Tamara Bolt (Washington Spirit).
    • 90'+7': Lindsey Heaps (Denver Summit) wins a free kick on the left wing.
    • 90'+7': Foul by Élisabeth Tsé (Washington Spirit).
    • 90'+8': Attempt missed. Delanie Sheehan (Denver Summit) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Janine Sonis with a cross following a set piece situation.
    • 90'+9': Ally Brazier (Denver Summit) hits the bar with a right footed shot from very close range.
    • 90'+9': Attempt missed. Claudia Martínez (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Leicy Santos.
    • 90'+10': Second Half ends, Washington Spirit 1, Denver Summit 0.
    • 0': Match ends, Washington Spirit 1, Denver Summit 0.

    Statistics

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    8 Fouls 4
    3 Yellow Cards 0
    0 Red Cards 0
    2 Offsides 3
    5 Corner Kicks 3
    5 Saves 1
    47.1 Possession 52.9
    17 SHOTS 13
    1 ON GOAL 6
    0.1 On Target % 0.5
    0 Penalty Goals 0
    0 Penalty Kicks Taken 0
    353 Accurate Passes 427
    421 Passes 494
    0.8 Pass Completion % 0.9
    7 Accurate Crosses 1
    16 Crosses 9
    0.4 Cross % 0.1
    23 Long Balls 34
    11 Accurate Long Balls 17
    0.5 Long Balls % 0.5
    5 Blocked Shots 1
    9 Effective Tackles 5
    14 Tackles 14
    0.6 Tackle % 0.4
    15 Interceptions 18
    15 Effective Clearances 21
    15 Clearances 21

    Game Information

    Competition: NWSL

    Venue: Audi Field
    Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Attendance: 15,169

    NWSL Table

    # TEAM GP GD PTS
    1 Washington Spirit 16 +13 33
    2 Gotham FC 16 +9 31
    3 Utah Royals 16 +9 30
    4 San Diego Wave FC 17 +4 29
    Full Table

    Line-Ups

    WAS Washington Spirit (4-3-3)

    No. Name
    18 Sandy MacIver (GK)
    24 Esme Morgan
    9 Tara Rudd
    6 Kate Wiesner
    14 Gabrielle Carle
    4 Rebeca Bernal
    12 Andi Sullivan
    17 Hal Hershfelt
    27 Sofia Cantore
    2 Trinity Rodman
    26 Paige Metayer
    Washington Spirit Substitutes:
    Sara Wojdelko, Emma Gaines-Ramos, Leicy Santos, Claudia Martínez, Tamara Bolt, Élisabeth Tsé, Kaylie Collins, Molly Skurcenski.

    DEN Denver Summit FC (4-2-3-1)

    No. Name
    1 Abby Smith (GK)
    3 Kaleigh Kurtz
    23 Eva Gaetino Yellow Card
    6 Janine Sonis
    7 Ayo Oke Yellow Card
    10 Lindsey Heaps
    5 Devin Lynch
    24 Delanie Sheehan
    33 Olivia Thomas
    26 Natasha Flint
    9 Yazmeen Ryan
    Denver Summit FC Substitutes:
    Megan Reid, Carson Pickett, Melissa Kössler, Ally Brazier, Emma Regan, Natalie Means, Yuna McCormack, Kat Asman, Yuzuki Yamamoto.

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