Back to the New York Red Bulls Newsfeed

Sky Blue FC defeat rival Spirit for second time this season

Leah Galton's goal gives Sky Blue a 1-0 win over region rival Spirit

For the second time this season, Sky Blue FC (6-4-4, 22 points) defeated the second-ranked Washington Spirit (8-3-2, 26 points).

English-international Leah Galton continued making a case for herself in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) Rookie of the Year race as her first-half goal was enough to give Sky Blue the 1-0 win over the Spirit.

Saturday night was the third meeting between the two regional rivals this season and the second meeting at Yurcak Field. Going into Saturday night’s game, the two teams were tied with one win apiece, both having won 2-1 in the other team’s house.