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Washington Spirit wins NWSL Championship over Chicago Red Stars in extra-time thriller

Kelley O'Hara scored in the 97th minute and the Washington Spirit won the National Women's Soccer League championship with a 2-1 extra time victory over the Chicago Red Stars on Saturday.

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The NWSL championship game at Lynn Family Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky, closes a tumultuous ninth season for the league. The Spirit had to forfeit a pair of games this season because of coronavirus issues.