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Washington Spirit beats OL Reign to open NWSL season - The Washington Post
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Kelley O'Hara lifts Spirit to its 1st NWSL title over Red Stars in extra time
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San Diego Wave FC, Kansas City Current advance to NWSL semifinals
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Washington Spirit defeat Chicago Red Stars to capture 2021 NWSL Championship - SoccerWire
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NWSL Results: Pugh lifts Red Stars, Morgan strikes again, Gotham top Spirit, and Courage finally win – Equalizer Soccer
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Spirit wins NWSL title 2-1 in extra time over Red Stars - WTOP News
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Spirit wins NWSL title 2-1 in extra time over Red Stars - WTOP News
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NWSL MATCH RECAP, Chicago Red Stars 1, Portland Thorns FC 1
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NWSL: Ashley Sanchez lifts Spirit into final, Red Stars stun Shield winner Thorns 11/15/2021
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Spirit beat Red Stars to win first NWSL championship
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Teams secured for the NWSL Championship match ahead in Louisville
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Washington Spirit win first NWSL Championship in extra-time thriller
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Eyes on the Prize Chicago vs Washington NWSL Championship Preview - Hot Time In Old Town
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So close, and yet so far: the curious downfall of the Washington Spirit, NWSL
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Red Stars' Saturday match with Washington Spirit moved to June 8th