The Washington Spirit faced the Western New York Flash on October 9, 2016 in front 8,255 fans at BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston, Texas for the 2016 season 4 championship for the NWSL.
Crystal Dunn started the scoring in the 9th minute. Megan Oyster made a beautiful pass of about 40 yards to Crystal Dunn, who beat defender Alanna Kennedy and goalkeeper Sabrina D’Angelo as Dunn was at the edge of the penalty box and made a quick strike for a score.
Samantha Mewis scored in the 14th minute, equalizing for the Flash with a shot from about 22 yards out.