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Rudd, Rodman score for the Spirit in 2-1 victory over the Legacy
Washington improved to 9-3-3 and moved atop the National Women's Soccer League standings after goals from Tara Rudd and Trinity Rodman.
- On Sunday, the Washington Spirit defeated the Boston Legacy 2-1 at Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, with goals from Tara Rudd and Trinity Rodman.
- The Legacy entered the match on a three-game unbeaten streak, while the Spirit arrived coming off a 1-0 midweek loss to Gotham FC in New York.
- Tara Rudd opened the scoring with a 25th-minute header, and Trinity Rodman doubled the lead in the 31st minute before Sammy Smith scored for Boston in the 88th minute.
- The victory pushed the Spirit to the top of the NWSL standings, while the first-ever sellout of 10,101 fans at Centreville Bank Stadium saw the Legacy remain tied for 13th in the 16-team league.
- Boston will return to action on Saturday at Centreville Bank Stadium to host the Kansas City Current, aiming to rebound after their first loss since May.
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Leaning Left7Leaning Right1Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution47% Left, 46% Center
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- 47% of the sources lean Left, 46% of the sources are Center
47% Left
L 47%
C 46%
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