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Washington Spirit

The contender that expects pressure to become points

A contender whose pressure can occasionally produce more evidence than goals.

Current moodSix minutes delivered three points

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Final score graphic: Washington Spirit 2, Boston Legacy FC 1

NWSL · Postgame analysis

Spirit 2, Boston 1: Washington built the win in six first-half minutes

Rudd scored from a corner in the 25th minute and Rodman doubled the lead in the 31st. Boston's late response arrived after Washington had already banked enough separation.

Completed-match scorecard: Washington Spirit 0, Gotham FC 1

NWSL · Postgame roast

Gotham 1, Spirit 0: Lavelle lit the stage, Berger locked the door

Rose Lavelle supplied the finish, Ann-Katrin Berger supplied nine saves, and Gotham made a one-goal lead survive the loudest home night in club history.