Just when it seemed that the Washington Spirit and Racing Louisville would settle for a scoreless draw, Ashley Sanchez’s volley three minutes into stoppage time handed the home side a 1-0 NWSL Challenge Cup victory at Audi Field.
Richie Burke, after getting some of this international players back, made two changes to the side that lost 3-2 in North Carolina last weekend. Saori Takarada returned after playing for Japan to play in the back three, allowing Tegan McGrady to push up into her more natural left wingback role. Up front, Trinity Rodman — who scored against the Courage — replaced Kumi Yokoyama.