Washington Spirit
The contender that expects pressure to become points
A contender whose pressure can occasionally produce more evidence than goals.
Tara Rudd and Trinity Rodman scored six minutes apart in the first half, giving Washington enough room to survive Boston’s 88th-minute answer and leave with a 2-1 win.
Read the full story: Spirit 2, Boston 1: Washington built the win in six first-half minutes
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Spirit 2, Boston 1: Washington built the win in six first-half minutes
Tara Rudd and Trinity Rodman scored six minutes apart as Washington beat Boston Legacy 2-1 despite a late Sammy Smith goal.
Gotham 1, Spirit 0: Lavelle lit the stage, Berger locked the door
Rose Lavelle scored and Ann-Katrin Berger made nine saves as Gotham FC beat the Washington Spirit 1-0 before a record Citi Field crowd.