While Lloyd was in New York relaxing and enjoying a 98 Degrees concert, the Houston Dash were battling to save their season. On the other side of the ledger, USWNT defender Ali Krieger made the decision that the NWSL and her team were just as important as the national team and to the surprise of few on the Washington side she was in the starting eleven.
“It was so important to be here,” said Krieger following the Spirit’s win. “I think every game matters, we want to win the championship and I wanted to be here if I could.