What happened: The Washington Spirit will host the Utah Royals in their NWSL semifinal at Audi Field, though the stadium will look different from its usual setup. Washington advanced to the semifinal round, and Utah is in the semifinals for the first time.

Why it matters: The home date gives Washington a semifinal in its own building as it chases a spot in a third straight title game. It has lost the previous two finals.

What to watch: Kickoff is this weekend at Audi Field, with the winner advancing to the NWSL final.

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