After a two-game winning streak, the Washington Spirit faced Angel City FC, for a midweek #NWSLAfterDark tussle. The home team needed the three points to stay within striking distance of the final playoff spot, while the Spirit were looking to build on the recent good vibes from positive results.
Angel City played like a desperate team and got a goal in each half, while the Spirit looked leggy and in need of some on-the-fly problem solving of situations they’d yet to encounter three weeks into life with an interim manager. One boost is that USWNT star midfielder Andi Sullivan returned to the starting XI for the first time since August 27.