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Spirit and Gotham seize NWSL lead with late wins; Esther González scores twice
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Spirit and Gotham seize NWSL lead with late wins; Esther González scores twice

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Washington Spirit and Gotham FC have jointly taken the lead in the NWSL standings with 30 points each after 15 matches.
  • Both teams, managed by Spanish coaches, secured crucial victories over the weekend.
  • San Diego Wave dropped to third place after a draw, now trailing the co-leaders by one point.

The Washington Spirit and Gotham FC now share the top spot in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) after securing vital wins this past weekend. Both teams have accumulated 30 points from 15 games, edging out San Diego Wave by a single point.

The Spirit, under the guidance of Adrián González, defeated Boston Legacy 2-1. Tara Rudd and Trinity Rodman scored in the first half, and despite a late goal from Sammy Smith for the home team in the 88th minute, the Spirit held on for the victory.

Gotham FC, managed by Juan Carlos Amorós, mounted an impressive comeback against Seattle Reign. Trailing 0-2 with just ten minutes remaining, Spanish forward Esther González scored twice in the 81st and 90+4 minutes, before Rose Lavelle netted the winner in the seventh minute of stoppage time to secure a dramatic 3-2 win.

San Diego Wave, who previously held the sole lead, slipped to third place after a 2-2 draw against Kansas City Current, managing to salvage a point in the 90th minute. The close race at the top highlights the competitive nature of the NWSL season.

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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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