The rematch of the 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup Final did not disappoint as the Washington Spirit used two second goals to equalize against the North Carolina Courage before conceding the winner in stoppage time. Ashley Sanchez and Ashley Hatch got on the scoresheet but a Kerolin goal and two center back goals give the Spirit their third loss of the season.
Before we get into game action, it was Pride Night at Segra and it’s important to reflect on that for a moment. Pride is fun, and it has been great to see the celebrations nationwide and in fact worldwide, but let’s also remember why Pride is necessary.