The Washington Spirit and North Carolina Courage put on a show today, as a national TV audience took in a wild 2-2 NWSL Challenge Cup draw in Cary, NC. Washington got two goals from Ashley Hatch, but needed a penalty kick save from Aubrey Kingsbury to deny Debinha a brace of her own.
With as many as five projected starters — including midfielders Andi Sullivan and Dorian Bailey, as well as center back Sam Staab — unable to take part, Kris Ward fielded an unconventional lineup featuring center back Karina Rodríguez in central midfield.