Spirit beat Wave late; Gotham and Reign draw

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Washington Spirit 2, San Diego Wave 1

Key PerformerStat Line
Rosemonde Kouassi2 G (9’, 90+3’)
Deborah AbiodunAssist, 1 Key Pass

Rosemonde Kouassi delivered both goals, including a long-range winner in stoppage time, as the Spirit (12-4-7, 43 pts) edged San Diego. Washington remains in second place and continues an unbeaten stretch that spans nearly four months.

Delphine Cascarino equalized deep into added time for the Wave (8-8-7, 31 pts), but the visitors responded instantly to hand San Diego a seventh straight winless match. The Wave still hold the final playoff position by three points over North Carolina.

Late-game drama has been a consistent theme for totals bettors, reflected in movement across the live markets on the odds & scores page.

Gotham FC 0, Reign 0

StatGotham FCReign
Possession64%36%
Shots101 (0 on target)

Claudia Dickey made five saves to preserve a clean sheet as Gotham (9-6-8, 35 pts) settled for a home draw. Despite heavy possession, Gotham failed to convert chances, while the Reign (9-7-7, 34 pts) focused on a compact defensive setup that limited opportunities.

The result kept Gotham in third place, a single point ahead of Seattle. Analysts following team form can compare historical consistency trends through the Handicappers portal for upcoming NWSL projections.

Utah Royals 2, Chicago Stars 2

The Stars (2-11-10, 16 pts) fought back from a two-goal deficit to draw against the Royals (5-11-7, 22 pts) in Bridgeview, Illinois.

Mina Tanaka struck twice for Utah in the second half, first with a curling shot from the top of the box and then from the penalty spot in the 66th minute. Chicago responded through substitutes Ivonne Chacon and 17-year-old Micayla Johnson, who both scored their first league goals within a three-minute span.

Utah remains one of the league’s hottest teams, extending its unbeaten streak to eight matches, a trend highlighted in free plays for form-based bettors.

Standings Snapshot

RankTeamPointsForm (Last 5)
1Kansas City Current46W-D-W-D-W
2Washington Spirit43W-D-W-W-W
3Gotham FC35D-W-W-D-D
4Reign34W-L-D-W-D
8San Diego Wave31L-D-L-D-L
10Utah Royals22D-W-D-D-D

(As of October 6, 2025)

Betting Breakdown

  • Spirit vs Wave: Over 2.5 goals hit in stoppage time, marking a fourth straight match decided late
  • Gotham vs Reign: Another Under result, continuing both teams’ defensive trends
  • Utah vs Chicago: Draw + Over combo landed for live bettors
  • Track updated market movements via the leaderboard before the next match window

Final Word

Kouassi’s brilliance kept Washington close to the top, Gotham maintained control despite the draw, and Utah continued its steady climb. With playoff races tightening, these final weeks will provide ideal setups for live wagers and prop market exploration.

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