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I went to the Washington Spirit game this weekend along with Brandi Chastain, Jabbawockeez and Wonder Woman. There was something for everyone. I’m Emily Olsen here with Meg Linehan, Steph Yang and Jeff Rueter — welcome to Full Time!
NWSL Recap
Debut goals and reversed fortunes
The Chicago Red Stars and Kansas City Current are top of the league — something that was hardly imaginable five months ago when the clubs finished last and second-to-last, respectively.
I know it’s only week two, and Gotham FC and San Diego Wave have only played one regular season game, but it’s clear the Red Stars and the Current are making a statement early. Meg will have more on that later.
For now, here’s one sentence on each of the games:
- Pride 1, Angel City 1: Marta did a Marta thing to tie Angel City (Jeff will break it down later).
- Royals 2, Courage 1: Utah goalkeeper Mandy Haught saved a penalty and then did it again.
- Red Stars 2, Reign 1: Mallory Swanson is so back even if she’s yet to find the scoresheet
- Spirit 2, Bay FC 1: Hal Hershfelt and Croix Bethune, and Trinity Rodman for that matter, prove the kids are alright.
- Dash 0, Louisville 0:…
