The Washington Spirit took 29 shots and dominated for long spells, but NJ/NY Gotham FC held on for a 1-1 draw last night at Segra Field. Kristie Mewis gave the visitors a first half lead from the penalty spot before Ashley Hatch equalized. Washington lost Amber Brooks to a red card midway through the second half, but despite a brave attacking display while 10v11, a game-winning goal was tantalizingly out of reach.
Missing Emily Sonnett and Dorian Bailey due to injury, and facing the first game of three in the next nine days, Spirit coach Kris Ward made some alterations to the side that drew 0-0 in Orlando.