Rosemonde Kouassi had a goal and an assist and the Washington Spirit beat the Chicago Stars 3-2 in the National Women’s Soccer League on Saturday.
Gift Monday scored the winning goal when she tapped in Kouassi’s pass in the 80th minute.
Elsewhere in the NWSL, the Portland Thorns got a late penalty for a 1-1 draw with the San Diego Wave; and the North Carolina Courage tied 1-1 with the Orlando Pride.
The Spirit took a 1-0 lead at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois, when Chicago's Ally Schlegel turned a low cross from Kouassi into her own net in the 31st minute.