Washington knocked out Gotham FC following a dramatic penalty shootout at Audi Field to advance to the NWSL final.

Washington Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury saved all three penalties she faced as the Spirit defeated reigning champion NJ/NY Gotham FC 3-0 in a penalty shootout on Saturday at Audi Field to advance to next week's NWSL championship.

The Washington Spirit are headed to the National Women’s Soccer League championship after defeating defending champion Gotham FC on penalty kicks Saturday at Audi Field.