WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 29: The starting XI for the Washington Spirit before the Washington Spirit and Racing Louisville FC game at Audi Field on April 29, 2026. (Marcus Relacion/The Washington Informer)
The Washington Spirit won 1-0 against Racing Louisville FC at Audi Field, achieving their third consecutive win and a record fourth straight clean sheet. Trinity Rodman scored the winning goal in the 15th minute, and the team’s defense held strong throughout the match. The Spirit will next face the Orlando Pride on May 2, beginning a long stretch of away fixtures.
WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 29: Washington Spirit mascot Penelope Kicks runs with a flag during the Washington Spirit and Racing Louisville FC game at Audi Field on April 29, 2026. (Marcus Relacion/The Washington Informer)WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 29: Fans wearing coyote masks cheer during the Washington Spirit and Racing Louisville FC game at Audi Field on April 29, 2026. (Marcus Relacion/The Washington Informer)WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 29: Esme Morgan of the Washington Spirit (second from left) shields child from the rain before the Washington Spirit and Racing Louisville FC game at Audi Field on April 29, 2026. (Marcus Relacion/The Washington Informer)WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 29: Referee gesturing towards a player during the Washington Spirit and Racing Louisville FC game at Audi Field on April 29, 2026. (Marcus Relacion/The Washington Informer)WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 29: Trinity Rodman #2 of the Washington Spirit celebrating a goal during the Washington Spirit and Racing Louisville FC game at Audi Field on April 29, 2026. (Marcus Relacion/The Washington Informer)WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 29: Fan cheering during the Washington Spirit and Racing Louisville FC game at Audi Field on April 29, 2026. (Marcus Relacion/The Washington Informer)WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 29: Tara Rudd #9 of the Washington Spirit pushing the ball upfield during the Washington Spirit and Racing Louisville FC game at Audi Field on April 29, 2026. (Marcus Relacion/The Washington Informer)WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 29: Claudia Martínez #11 of Washington Spirit leaps over a player during the Washington Spirit and Racing Louisville FC game at Audi Field on April 29, 2026. (Marcus Relacion/The Washington Informer)WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 29: Rebeca Bernal #4 and Hal Hershfelt #17 of the Washington Spirit celebrate with Jose the Coyote following the Washington Spirit and Racing Louisville FC game at Audi Field on April 29, 2026. (Marcus Relacion/The Washington Informer)
