{
  "id": 19073424,
  "title": "Washington Spirit NWSL semifinal moved back to Audi Field after scheduling conflict",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/washington-spirit-nwsl-semifinal-moved-back-to-audi-field-after",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-09T02:46:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/washington-spirit-nwsl-semifinal-moved-024656959.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Washington Spirit will be playing their NWSL semifinal at Audi Field, after initial plans to move the match to Northwest Stadium fell through due to a scheduling conflict. The Spirit faced the Portland Thorns 4-1 in the quarterfinals at Audi Field on Sunday, Nov. 8. The NWSL had intended to shift the game to Northwest Stadium, home of the Washington Commanders, due to an NCAA Division III college football game, known as the Secretaries Cup, scheduled for a 1 p.m. local time kickoff. However, the Secretaries Cup game was moved because Audi Field was booked for the Spirit-Royals match at noon. Washington Spirit CEO Kim Stone expressed excitement about hosting the semifinal at Audi Field for the sixth consecutive playoff game, thanks to the collaboration of D.C. United and Lafayette Federal Credit Union, who covered the additional costs.",
  "summary": "The Washington Spirit won't have to play their NWSL semifinal at Northwest Stadium after all, as the match against Utah was moved back to Audi Field.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}