It was a familiar tune Saturday night at the Maryland Soccerplex, where the Washington Spirit fell 2-1 to the Chicago Red Stars. The Spirit had plenty of possession in the final third but exited the first half without a shot on goal, gave up a goal to Kristie Mewis - the player Washington just traded to Chicago - midway through the half. Despite a late equalizer from Cheyna Williams, they saw the game slip away as Christen Press scored an 87th minute winner.
“Tonight we got a lot more service into the box and got behind their line and were more dangerous.