This preview of the upcoming NWSL semi-final between the Washington Spirit and the Utah Royals provides fans and bettors with everything they need ahead of kickoff.
Matchup | Washington Spirit vs. Utah Royals |
Competition | NWSL Playoff Semi-final |
Date | Saturday, November 14, 2026 |
Start Time | 12:00 PM Eastern Time (10:00 AM Mountain) |
Location | Audi Field, Washington D.C. |
TV Channel | CBS |
Streaming | Paramount+, bet365 Live Streaming Service |
The Washington Spirit (17-4-9, 55 points) finished third in the NWSL this season and clinched their place in the semi-finals against the Utah Royals (15-5-11, 47 points) with a convincing 4-1 win over the Portland Thorns last weekend.
Melissa Bethi opened the scoring for the Spirit in the sixth minute, followed by a goal from Clara Luvanga in the 34th minute and a brace from their star player Trinity Rodman in the 35th and 51st minutes. Rodman has scored 14 goals, including in the playoffs, and added nine assists this season. Both stats lead her team.
Utah finished seventh in the NWSL this year but pulled off an upset in the first round by defeating the second-seeded San Diego Wave 1-0. San Diego dominated possession at home, but Kiana Palacios scored the only goal of the match in the 30th minute. Cloe Lacasse picked up an assist on the goal, taking her total for the season to 10, the most on the team.
The Washington Spirit have reached the NWSL final in each of the past two seasons but have come up short on both occasions. They fell 1-0 to the Orlando Pride in 2024 and lost by the same score to Gotham FC in 2025. Rodman and her team will be eager to avenge those two final defeats and lift the second NWSL Championship in club history.
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Where to Watch Washington Spirit vs. Utah Royals
The Washington Spirit and Utah Royals will be broadcasted on CBS in the United States, with streaming on Paramount+.
The game will also be streamed for free on bet365's Live Streaming Service for customers with a funded account (U.S. Only).
Washington Spirit vs. Utah Royals: free stream on bet365
Free live streams of select NWSL games can be found on bet365 for customers with a funded bet365 account, including the Washington Spirit vs. Utah Royals on 11/14/2026. Not available in all states. Learn more HERE.
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