The Washington Spirit, having overcome endless challenges on the field and off in 2021, did it once again, beating the Chicago Red Stars 2-1 in the 2021 NWSL Championship. After falling behind on a Rachel Hill goal just before halftime, the Spirit produced their sixth comeback win of 2021 thanks to a penalty kick from Andi Sullivan, setting the stage for USWNT veteran Kelley O’Hara to score an extra time winner on an assist from Trinity Rodman.
The Spirit, fielding an unchanged team after beating OL Reign in the semifinal last week, had to fend off some early Chicago pressure.