HERRIMAN, Utah (AP) — Lynn Williams scored twice to help the North Carolina Courage beat the Washington Spirit 2-0 on Wednesday night in the NWSL’s Challenge Cup tournament.
Williams has three goals in the tournament for the two-time defending league champions, considered the Challenge Cup favorites.
Williams put North Carolina in front in the 50th minute, then added a second goal in the 61st at Zions Bank Stadium. With two wins, the Courage sit atop the tournament table.
Williams also scored in stoppage time to give the Courage a 2-1 victory over Portland on Saturday in the opener.