The Washington Spirit kept their incredible season going, defeating OL Reign 2-1 in the NWSL semifinals today. Goals from the Spirit’s dynamic young duo of Trinity Rodman and Ashley Sanchez allowed them to overcome an early strike from Eugénie Le Sommer, and a determined defensive effort allowed them to pick up just their third playoff win in club history.
Heavy rains in the Pacific northwest in the days leading up to the game left its status in doubt, but ultimately the match was able to kick off as scheduled. Unfortunately for the Spirit, after a brief bit of pressure that nearly resulted in goalkeeper Sarah Bouhaddi giving the ball away in the box, they fell behind early.