This cursed Washington Spirit season continues in perhaps the oddest fashion yet as a late gift of a goal by Portland Thorns goalkeeper Bella Bixby was countered by a fortunate deflection from the crossbar and a winning goal scored by Morgan Weaver in second half stoppage time.
Lightning in the area delayed kickoff just over an hour, and also caused golden boot leader Sophia Smith to be replaced in the lineup by Marissa Everett.
The first twenty-five minutes was dominated by a relentless high press from the Washington Spirit. Pressure forced a number of mistakes from Portland defenders who either kicked the ball out of play or misplayed passes that Spirit players were able to collect.