The Washington Spirit had the bulk of the chances, but were stymied by the North Carolina Courage in a 0-0 draw at Audi Field. Courage goalkeeper Casey Murphy made four difficult saves to keep the Spirit at bay, but the larger story may have played out in the stands, with supporters chanting for Spirit owner Steve Baldwin to sell his share of the team amid multiple controversies in recent weeks.
Washington nearly went up very early, with Andi Sullivan playing Ashley Hatch in over the top, but the Spirit’s top scorer’s lob was snagged by Casey Murphy in the 3rd minute.