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Washington Spirit vs. Denver Summit FC - Game Highlights
Watch the Game Highlights from Washington Spirit vs. Denver Summit FC, 07/27/2026
Open source video →Denver Summit FC 0–1 Washington Spirit: July 26, 2026 NWSL Result
Denver Summit FC and Washington Spirit completed their 2026 NWSL match at Audi Field on July 26, 2026. The final score was Denver Summit FC 0–1 Washington Spirit. This page keeps the result, viewing information, current table snapshot and the other 2026 meeting together.
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Denver Summit FC vs Washington Spirit Broadcast Information
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Washington Spirit Match Venue
Audi Field
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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Watch 2 available highlights from this completed NWSL match, including the match recap, goals and notable plays supplied with the final game record.
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Trinity Rodman and Sofia Cantore combine for a brilliant Spirit goal
Open source video →Denver Summit FC vs Washington Spirit Match Stats and Facts
Compare the final team numbers from this July 26, 2026 NWSL match, then jump to the goals, cards, substitutions, lineups and player leaders.
Denver Summit FC 0–1 Washington Spirit
Audi Field
Elton García
15,169
4-2-3-1 vs 4-3-3
Denver Summit FCTeam statisticWashington Spirit
47.1%Possession52.9%
17Shots13
1Shots on goal6
5Corner kicks3
5Saves1
8Fouls committed4
3Yellow cards0
0Red cards0
2Offsides3
421Passes attempted494
353Passes completed427
80%Pass accuracy90%
9Tackles won5
15Interceptions18
5Blocked shots1
15Clearances21
Denver Summit FC vs Washington Spirit Match Timeline
Follow the important moments in match order. Routine stoppages and duplicate delay notices are left out so the decisive action is easier to scan.
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Kickoff
First Half begins.
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Halftime
Halftime
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Second half
Second Half begins Washington Spirit 0, Denver Summit 0.
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Yellow card · Denver Summit FC
Ayo Oke (Denver Summit) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Substitution · Washington Spirit
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Leicy Santos replaces Andi Sullivan.
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Goal · Washington Spirit
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.
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Substitution · Denver Summit FC
Substitution, Denver Summit. Melissa Kössler replaces Olivia Thomas.
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Substitution · Washington Spirit
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Claudia Martínez replaces Sofia Cantore.
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Substitution · Washington Spirit
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Élisabeth Tsé replaces Kate Wiesner.
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Yellow card · Denver Summit FC
Eva Gaetino (Denver Summit) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Substitution · Denver Summit FC
Substitution, Denver Summit. Natalie Means replaces Ayo Oke.
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Substitution · Denver Summit FC
Substitution, Denver Summit. Ally Brazier replaces Natasha Flint.
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Substitution · Washington Spirit
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Tamara Bolt replaces Paige Metayer.
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Substitution · Denver Summit FC
Substitution, Denver Summit. Megan Reid replaces Eva Gaetino because of an injury.
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Substitution · Denver Summit FC
Substitution, Denver Summit. Emma Regan replaces Devin Lynch.
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Yellow card · Denver Summit FC
Natalie Means (Denver Summit) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Full time
Second Half ends, Washington Spirit 1, Denver Summit 0.
Denver Summit FC vs Washington Spirit Lineups and Formations
See both starting lineups, listed positions and available substitutes from the final match record.
AWAY TEAM
4-2-3-1Denver Summit FC Starting Lineup
- 1Abby SmithG
- 7Ayo OkeRB · Subbed off
- 6Janine SonisLB
- 5Devin LynchLM · Subbed off
- 23Eva GaetinoCD-R · Subbed off
- 3Kaleigh KurtzCD-L
- 9Yazmeen RyanAM-R
- 24Delanie SheehanRM
- 33Olivia ThomasF · Subbed off
- 10Lindsey HeapsAM
- 26Natasha FlintAM-L · Subbed off
Denver Summit FC Substitutes
- 2Megan ReidSUB · Came on
- 16Carson PickettSUB
- 25Melissa KösslerSUB · Came on
- 11Ally BrazierSUB · Came on
- 8Emma ReganSUB · Came on
- 4Natalie MeansSUB · Came on
- 14Yuna McCormackSUB
- 36Kat AsmanSUB
- 18Yuzuki YamamotoSUB
HOME TEAM
4-3-3Washington Spirit Starting Lineup
- 18Sandy MacIverG
- 14Gabrielle CarleRB
- 6Kate WiesnerLB · Subbed off
- 4Rebeca BernalCM
- 9Tara RuddCD-R
- 24Esme MorganCD-L
- 17Hal HershfeltRM
- 12Andi SullivanLM · Subbed off
- 27Sofia CantoreF · Subbed off
- 26Paige MetayerRF · Subbed off
- 2Trinity RodmanLF
Washington Spirit Substitutes
- 28Sara WojdelkoSUB
- 29Emma Gaines-RamosSUB
- 10Leicy SantosSUB · Came on
- 11Claudia MartínezSUB · Came on
- 16Tamara BoltSUB · Came on
- 5Élisabeth TséSUB · Came on
- 31Kaylie CollinsSUB
- 34Molly SkurcenskiSUB
Denver Summit FC vs Washington Spirit Top Performers and Player Stats
These leaders highlight the players who topped their team in shooting, passing, defending or goalkeeping during this match.
Washington Spirit Match Leaders
Total ShotsTrinity Rodman3 · 2 SOG, 0.21 xG
Accurate PassesEsme Morgan73 · 80 PASS
Defensive InterventionsTara Rudd13 · 1 TKLW, 1 DUELW
SavesSandy MacIver1 · 1 SOGA, 1.40 xGC
Denver Summit FC Match Leaders
Total ShotsDelanie Sheehan3 · 0 SOG, 0.15 xG
Accurate PassesKaleigh Kurtz59 · 65 PASS
Defensive InterventionsKaleigh Kurtz11 · 0 TKLW, 1 DUELW
SavesAbby Smith5 · 6 SOGA, 0.70 xGC
Denver Summit FC vs Washington Spirit Match Commentary
Review the latest recorded match updates, shown from the final whistle backward for faster postgame reading.
Denver Summit FC vs Washington Spirit Result Summary
Washington Spirit won Denver Summit FC 0–1 Washington Spirit at home. The score shown here is the recorded final result; team records and positions below use the site's latest standings snapshot rather than a pre-match table.
Denver Summit FC Season Context: Follow the Inaugural Firsts
The opponent and status filters help turn a long expansion-season calendar into a usable list of first home meetings, first road visits and completed milestones.
Washington Spirit Season Context: Find the Championship and Table Rematches
Washington's published highlights include two Gotham meetings and an April home date against Kansas City, the previous season's top team in the table. Opponent filtering surfaces those dates without extra browsing.
How to Read This Result
The final score is fixed on this page, but current standings and recent form continue to update after later matches. Use the two team-schedule links to see what came next.
Season context was researched separately from the Denver Summit FC inaugural schedule announcement and the Washington Spirit 2026 schedule announcement. Live schedule data and the recorded result take priority over release-day details.
Denver Summit FC vs Washington Spirit 2026 Head-to-Head
Across completed 2026 meetings currently in the schedule, Denver Summit FC has 0 wins, Washington Spirit has 1 win, and 1 finished level. The other listed meeting was Washington Spirit 0–0 Denver Summit FC on March 28, 2026.
March 28, 2026: Washington Spirit vs Denver Summit FC
Washington Spirit 0–0 Denver Summit FC
Empower Field at Mile High
Open the other meeting →July 26, 2026: Denver Summit FC vs Washington Spirit
Denver Summit FC 0–1 Washington Spirit
Audi Field
Denver Summit FC vs Washington Spirit Standings and Recent Form
These are current site values, included to help compare the teams. They should not be read as a historical snapshot from the original match date.
Denver Summit FC Current Snapshot
Denver Summit FC is currently #10 with 41 points from 30 matches (11 wins, 8 draws, 11 losses). Recent form: W D L W L.
Washington Spirit Current Snapshot
Washington Spirit is currently #3 with 55 points from 30 matches (17 wins, 4 draws, 9 losses). Recent form: W L W W W.
Table Position Comparison
Washington Spirit has the higher current points total, with a gap of 14 points between the clubs.
How to Use This Denver Summit FC vs Washington Spirit Result Page
Compare the Final Match Stats
Use the side-by-side numbers to compare possession, shots, passing, discipline and defensive work without opening a separate box score.
Follow the Goals and Key Moments
The match timeline keeps goals, cards and substitutions in chronological order while removing routine delay notices.
Check Lineups and Match Highlights
Review both starting formations and available substitutes, then watch any verified postgame videos attached to this result.
Denver Summit FC vs Washington Spirit FAQ
What was the Denver Summit FC vs Washington Spirit score?
The recorded final score was Denver Summit FC 0–1 Washington Spirit on July 26, 2026.
Where can I watch Denver Summit FC vs Washington Spirit?
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Where is Denver Summit FC vs Washington Spirit being played?
The listed venue is Audi Field, at Washington, District of Columbia, USA. Check the venue line again before traveling.
Do Denver Summit FC and Washington Spirit meet again in 2026?
The other listed meeting was Washington Spirit 0–0 Denver Summit FC on March 28, 2026.
Show latest 30 of 100 commentary updates
Match ends, Washington Spirit 1, Denver Summit 0.
Second Half ends, Washington Spirit 1, Denver Summit 0.
Attempt missed. Claudia Martínez (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Leicy Santos.
Ally Brazier (Denver Summit) hits the bar with a right footed shot from very close range.
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.
Foul by Élisabeth Tsé (Washington Spirit).
Lindsey Heaps (Denver Summit) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul by Tamara Bolt (Washington Spirit).
Janine Sonis (Denver Summit) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Delay in match because of an injury Lindsey Heaps (Denver Summit).
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.
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.
Attempt blocked. Lindsey Heaps (Denver Summit) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Foul by Élisabeth Tsé (Washington Spirit).
Yazmeen Ryan (Denver Summit) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Fourth official has announced 7 minutes of added time.
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Delay in match because of an injury Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit).
Natalie Means (Denver Summit) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul by Natalie Means (Denver Summit).
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.
Substitution, Denver Summit. Emma Regan replaces Devin Lynch.
Substitution, Denver Summit. Megan Reid replaces Eva Gaetino because of an injury.
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Tamara Bolt replaces Paige Metayer.
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.
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Substitution, Denver Summit. Ally Brazier replaces Natasha Flint.
Substitution, Denver Summit. Natalie Means replaces Ayo Oke.