This is a game with a good deal of significance for the league. Both the Washington Spirit and Utah Royals FC are level on points, but Utah takes the lead with the better record. Things could easily flip this weekend, and with Portland and Chicago both on 11 points, it’s very tight in those top spots. We spoke to Jason Anderson of Black & Red United to get some insight into how the Spirit have done so well this season.
Washington Spirit are in second place in the NWSL standings, but level on points with first place Utah Royals FC.