From opposite ends of the continent, the Washington Spirit and OL Reign have become quite familiar with one another of late, irritatingly so. They’ve already clashed a disproportionate number of times — three in the National Women’s Soccer League regular season, once in the playoffs and in a preseason tournament.
After a 0-0 draw Sunday in Seattle, though, they might not cross paths again this year. Only a postseason meeting this fall would reunite them.
Despite being outplayed at Lumen Field, the Spirit will claim bragging rights after three regulation victories, one triumph in a shootout and this draw.