Belt game 61 · July 31, 2016
Washington Spirit take the belt
Washington Spirit beat Sky Blue FC 3–1 at home to start reign 20 of the NWSL belt, the 5th for the franchise.
Sky Blue FC had held it since July 23, 2016, with 0 defenses over 8 days.
Washington Spirit held it for 42 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Seattle Reign FC on September 11, 2016.
20Reign number
5Team's reign
3Defenses
42Days held