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When the Washington Spirit arrived in Los Angeles ahead of Friday’s game against Angel City FC, they were without Trinity Rodman, Ouleye Sarr, and Casey Krueger.
Due to a mixture of injuries, which have also sidelined rookie phenom Croix Bethune, the Spirit were heading into an important game without some of their most talented and reliable players. But this less-than-ideal situation didn’t keep them from securing a 2-1 win, collecting three points on the road and showcasing unwavering confidence the whole time.
“We have a strong mentality,” assistant coach Adrián González said after the game. “We’ve shown so many times that we know how to compete.”
The game, while ultimately a victory for the Spirit, was not an easy one. For starters, a road game in Los Angeles is never a layup for a visiting team – Angel City’s impressive stadium and exciting crowd will always intimidate an opponent. And arriving in this unnerving environment without key members of their…
