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Spirit head to NWSL championship with 2-1 win over Reign

The Washington Spirit advanced to the National Women's Soccer League championship game with a 2-1 victory over OL Reign on Sunday.
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OL Reign's Eugenie Le Sommer (9) scores against Washington Spirit goalie Aubrey Bledsoe as Rose Lavelle looks on in the first half in the semifinals of the UWSL soccer playoffs Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Tacoma, Wash. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — The Washington Spirit advanced to the National Women's Soccer League championship game with a 2-1 victory over OL Reign on Sunday.

The Spirit will face the winner of Sunday's late game between the Chicago Red Stars and the Portland Thorns next Saturday in Louisville, Kentucky. 

It is the first time the Spirit has gone to the post season since 2016. 

Eugenie Le Sommer scored for the Reign, while Trinity Rodman scored for the Spirit before Ashley Sanchez's winner in the 68th minute.

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