The Washington Spirit and Chicago Red Stars played a version of the game we’ve seen them play a few times now over the last two-plus years. The Spirit had most of the ball, Chicago were organized and fought hard to protect the middle of the field, and the game turned on a combination of a small detail and some bad luck. Chicago won 1-0 on a set piece goal that was officially listed (cruelly, and arguably incorrectly) as a Julia Roddar own goal.
It’s a bit of a comedown after the Spirit had been so resourceful in starting a five-game unbeaten run, but life in the NWSL is tough.