Despite two late goals from the home team, the Spirit hung on for their first-ever road win over FCKC
Estefania Banini netted a brace to push the Washington Spirit past FC Kansas City 3-2 on Saturday night. This was the Spirit's first-ever road win over the two-time defending NWSL champions. Banini scored on either side of Joanna Lohman's goal midway through a second half that ended up producing four goals. Despite a late push by FCKC, the Spirit hung on for their eighth win of the season.
Starting XI: Kelsey Wys; Whitney Church, Megan Oyster, Estelle Johnson, Caprice Dydasco; Christine Nairn, Tori Huster, Joanna Lohman; Cheyna Williams, Francisca Ordega, Estefania Banini
Cheyna Williams started up top to provide the Spirit with more speed, while Whitney Church made her first start of the season at right back.