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Santos, Rodman score in 2-0 Spirit victory over the Courage
Leicy Santos and Trinity Rodman scored as the Spirit earned their third straight win and a sixth clean sheet from Sandy MacIver.
On Saturday, the Washington Spirit defeated the North Carolina Courage 2-0, extending their winning streak to three consecutive matches. Leicy Santos and Trinity Rodman scored for the Spirit, who improved to an 8-3-2 record.
The home loss in Cary ended a four-match winning streak for North Carolina Courage, who now hold a 6-4-3 record. The defeat halted their momentum heading into the second half of the season.
Santos scored in the 37th minute off a Kate Wiesner cross, while Rodman added a second goal during first-half stoppage time. Spirit goalkeeper Sandy MacIver secured her sixth clean sheet of the season.
In other NWSL action, Angel City defeated the San Diego Wave 2-0 at Snapdragon Stadium. Maiara Niehues and Ary Borges scored for Angel City against the league-leading Wave.
Courage forward Ashley Sanchez had a 50th-minute free kick goal overturned by video review. The Wave also failed to capitalize when Lia Godfrey's 86th-minute penalty kick struck the post.