How to watch today's Washington Spirit vs Gotham NWSL play-offs final: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

Washington Spirit will face Gotham FC in the 2025 NWSL final on Saturday at PayPal Park in San Jose, California.

Both teams have had impressive playoff runs - Washington Spirit secured their spot by beating Portland Thorns, while Gotham FC overcame the defending champions, Orlando Pride with a stoppage-time winner. This will be a high-stakes, intense matchup between two experienced sides hungry for the title. 

Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.

How to watch Washington Spirit vs Gotham online - TV channels & live streams

	Fubo	Watch here
	Paramount+	Watch here
	CBS	Watch here

The match will be shown live on fubo, Paramount+ and CBS in the US. Live updates can be found here on GOAL.

How to watch anywhere with VPN

If you are abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) in order to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out GOAL's guide to the best VPNs for streaming sport.

Washington Spirit vs Gotham FC kick-off time

NWSL - Playoff

The match will be played on Saturday at PayPal Park, with kick-off at 8 pm ET for fans in the US. 

Team news & squads

Washington Spirit vs Gotham FC lineups

Washington Spirit

4-1-4-1

Formation

4-1-4-1

GOT

1

A. Kingsbury

24

E. Morgan

9

T. McKeown

6

K. Wiesner

4

R. Bernal

27

S. Cantore

7

C. Bethune

10

L. Santos

19

R. Kouassi

17

H. Hershfelt

21

G. Monday

30

A. Berger

6

E. Sonnett

22

M. Freeman

4

L. Reale

27

J. Carter

11

S. Schupansky

7

J. Howell

16

R. Lavelle

2

J. Shaw

23

M. Purce

9

E. Gonzalez

4-1-4-1

GOT

WAS

-Line up

• 1

  A. Kingsbury

• 24

  E. Morgan

• 9

  T. McKeown

• 6

  K. Wiesner

  90’

• 4

  R. Bernal

• 27

  S. Cantore

  57’

• 7

  C. Bethune

• 10

  L. Santos

• 19

  R. Kouassi

• 17

  H. Hershfelt

  81’

• 21

  G. Monday

Substitutes

• 22

  H. Stainbrook

• 28

  S. MacIver

• 5

  N. Miura

• 26

  P. Metayer

  90’

• 25

  K. Sylla

• 2

  T. Rodman

  57’

• 16

  C. Brown

• 13

  B. Ratcliffe

• 20

  D. Abiodun

  81’

Manager

• A. Gonzalez

GOT

-Line up

• 30

  A. Berger

• 6

  E. Sonnett

• 22

  M. Freeman

• 4

  L. Reale

  45’ + 3’

  63’

• 27

  J. Carter

• 11

  S. Schupansky

• 7

  J. Howell

• 16

  R. Lavelle

  80’

• 2

  J. Shaw

• 23

  M. Purce

• 9

  E. Gonzalez

Substitutes

• 13

  E. Stevens

• 1

  S. Hogan

• 28

  K. Stengel

• 5

  J. Hasbo

• 3

  Bruninha

  63’

  80’

  90’ + 3’

• 21

  S. Cook

• 10

  Geyse

• 19

  K. Duran

• 18

  G. Portilho

Manager

• J. Amoros

Washington Spirit team news

Washington enter the final in good form with key players like Gift Monday and Croix Bethune shining in the semi-final. However, the team has had some injury concerns, notably with star Trinity Rodman, who suffered a knee injury earlier in the season and missed important matches.

The Spirit will rely on their strong collective play and leadership to claim victory.

Gotham FC team news

Gotham FC’s young star Jaedyn Shaw has been pivotal in their playoff journey, scoring crucial goal,s including a dramatic late winner in the semi-final. The team faced challenges with midfielders like Taryn Torres sidelined due to a season-ending ACL injury but have shown resilience and depth throughout the playoffs.

Their tactical approach and Shaw’s form will be key to Gotham’s chances.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

WAS

Last 5 matches

GOT

3

Wins

1

Draw

1

Win

• Gotham FC

  0

  -

  0

  Washington Spirit

• Washington Spirit

  0

  -

  3

  Gotham FC

• Washington Spirit

  1

  -

  1

  Gotham FC

• Gotham FC

  0

  -

  2

  Washington Spirit

• Washington Spirit

  2

  -

  0

  Gotham FC

4

Goals scored

3

Games over 2.5 goals

1/5

Both teams scored

0/5

Standings

Useful links

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