Late Winner by Gift Monday
Gift Monday, coming off the bench, shielded a defender and fired home the decisive 83rd-minute strike to clinch a 3–2 win for the Washington Spirit. That goal snapped Washington’s two-match losing streak and showcased Monday’s knack for clutch contributions.
Kouassi’s First NWSL Goal and Sub Impact
Rosemonde Kouassi opened her NWSL account with a first-half tally and later set up the winner, threading a precise pass to Monday. Tara McKeown’s assist on Kouassi’s goal exemplified the Spirit’s depth—three substitutes combined for two goals and an assist.
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Defensive Resilience and Kingsbury’s Saves
Chicago took the lead twice—once via an own goal and then through strikes by Julia Grosso and Sam Staab—but the Spirit’s back line held firm. Aubrey Kingsbury made two critical saves, preserving Washington’s advantage down the stretch.
Standings Implications & Next Up
The Spirit improve to 5-3-0 (15 points), vaulting back toward playoff contention, while Chicago falls to 1-6-1 (4 points). Washington now heads home to face the Houston Dash, and the Stars travel to Gotham FC.
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