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Chicago Red Stars lose Fall Series opener to Washington Spirit 2-1

Sarah Luebbert scored her first career NWSL goal, but the Chicago Red Stars dropped their NWSL Fall Series opener to the Washington Spirit on a late heartbreaker, 2-1 at Segra Field in Leesburg, VA.

A first pro goal for @sarah_luebbe @KealiaOhai provides an inch-perfect cross to set up the goal for the rookie.

Tune in now on @Twitch. #NWSLFallSeries | #VerizonCommunityShield | #WASvCHI pic.twitter.com/PU1i70X4FT— NWSL (@NWSL) September 12, 2020

Savannah McCaskill was sent off just before the break after earning her second yellow of the half.