The Washington Spirit earned their first win of the 2017 NWSL season with a 4-3 win against Sky Blue FC. Francisca Ordega posted a dominant game for the Spirit, scoring two goals, forcing an own goal, and setting up the Spirit’s third goal. After a dominant first half, the Spirit’s control faltered in the second half but Washington managed to hold onto their lead.
“It’s the Franny we thought we getting at the beginning of the season,” Spirit head coach Jim Gabarra said of Ordega’s performance on Saturday night. “It’s good to see her get into her form.