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Rookies rescue Spirit late, Kingsbury shines in NWSL semifinal shootout

The Washington Spirit return to the NWSL Championship after an instant classic between two rivals who made the best case for such a label.

by
Dan Lauletta
November 16, 2024

Trinity Rodman and the Washington Spirit mob Aubrey Kingsbury after she stops three consecutive penalties to send the Washington Spirit to the NWSL Championship.

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