Goals from Ali Krieger and Diana Matheson gave the Spirit a road win, taking them to the top of the NWSL standings
The Washington Spirit earned a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Sky Blue FC this Saturday, lifting the team into first place after the second week of NWSL action. Ali Krieger scored the opening goal for the Spirit in the waning minutes of the first half after a misplaced cross went on frame. Ten minutes into the second half, Crystal Dunn slipped a through ball to Diana Matheson who in turn slipped in underneath goalkeeper Caroline Casey to double the Spirit's lead.