Washington Spirit Goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury Named NWSL Player of the Week, presented by AT&T

Kingsbury earns nod for second time in 2025, tenth Spirit win of the year 

Washington, D.C. (11/11/2025) – Washington Spirit captain and goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury has been named the NWSL Player of the Week, presented by AT&T for her stellar performance during the Spirit’s quarterfinal against Louisville, the league announced today. Kingsbury’s heroics helped Washington advance into the semifinal round for the second straight season. 

Kingsbury tallied seven saves during Saturday’s thrilling home quarterfinal match against Louisville in front of the Spirit’s third consecutive sellout crowd in the playoffs. The captain then made two more big saves in the penalty shootout to secure the Spirit’s advancement to the semifinal round. Across her past two playoff penalty shootouts, Kingsbury has made five saves, only allowing one goal on seven attempts. 

The Spirit will now host Portland Thorns FC on Saturday, November 15 at 12 p.m. EST at Audi Field with a second consecutive trip to the NWSL Championship on the line. Limited tickets remain HERE. 

About The Washington Spirit 

The Washington Spirit is the premier professional women’s soccer team based in Washington, D.C. and plays at Audi Field in Buzzard Point. The Spirit was founded on November 21, 2012 and is an inaugural member of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) the fastest growing sports league in the US. The club is home to some of the best players in the world who have won championships for both club and country. For more information about the Spirit, visit WashingtonSpirit.com and follow the club on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. 

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