Heather Stainbrook scored her first professional goal as the Washington Spirit defeated the visiting Chicago Red Stars 2-0.
It was the 10th home win this season for the Spirit (17-6-2), tied for the most in league history.
In the 31st minute, Tara McKeown’s cross deflected to an unmarked Stainbrook on the back post. The rookie took a touch to set herself up and scored from a tight angle.
In the 72nd minute, both teams went down to 10 players when Rosemonde Kouassi and Ludmila received red cards for a tussle.
In her second game back following a back injury, Trinity Rodman started the play that led to the Spirit’s second goal in the 83rd minute, picking off a pass and dribbling centrally before making a no-luck pass to Ashley Hatch. The forward forced Alyssa Naeher off her line, then cut across the goal for Makenna Morris to finish from close range. The rookie has five goals this season.
Naeher made 10 saves for the Red Stars (10-13-2).
This was the last regular-season road match for the Red Stars, who finish their regular season at home against the Kansas City Current on Nov. 3.
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