The NWSL's last four champions are the last teams standing in this season's edition of the playoffs, the group making up an entertaining mix of potential finalists as each of them eye a spot in the Championship on Nov. 22 at San Jose's PayPal Park.

Survival was the operative word for the Washington Spirit in Saturday's NWSL quarterfinal at Audi Field as they advanced to a second straight semifinal.

Updated NWSL playoff bracket with semifinal matchups for Washington Spirit, Orlando Pride, KC Current, Gotham FC, Portland Thorns, and San Diego Wave.

When Gift Monday scored for Washington Spirit in the NWSL quarterfinal against Racing Louisville this past weekend, few outside the team knew that she'd only just returned from Nigeria for the funeral of her beloved father.

However, Washington comes into the first round of the postseason on a bit of a whimper. The team lost its final two games of the regular season, falling to the Orlando Pride and Utah Royals. The reigning runners-up cannot be all that deterred, as they have the team to turn things around when it matters most.

Washington Spirit hosts Racing Louisville in a must-win NWSL Quarterfinal. Get live stream info, predicted lineups, and injury reports for this playoff clash.

Resiliency is proving to be the Spirit's strong suit. The team has won five extra time playoff games in four years.

Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman has been listed as questionable for Saturday's NWSL quarterfinal as she recovers from a sprained MCL.