Washington Spirit defeats OL Reign 2-1, securing spot in NWSL Finals

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Washington Spirit defeats OL Reign 2-1, securing spot in NWSL Finals

Aubrey Bledsoe, Sam Staab — Washington Spirit’s Trinity Rodman, left, is congratulated by teammate Sam Staab after scoring against the OL Reign in the first half in the semifinals of the NWSL soccer playoffs Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Tacoma, Wash. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

The Washington Spirit are heading to their first National Women’s Soccer League Finals since 2016 after defeating OL Reign 2-1.

Ashley Sanchez scored the game-winning goal for the Spirit in the 68th minute.

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