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Khalil Shahyd's avatar

True to the city of Chicago, the Red Stars got their with defense and grit. But I'm glad to see the Spirit bring the chip home. Rodman is a star in the making NWSL should build on.

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Terry Mark's avatar

As a Red Stars supporter, I couldn't be prouder of this team. They lived through quite a bit of adversity too in their journey. To reach the final and leave it that close is both gutting and exhilarating.

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Lou Hudson's avatar

I thought it was a terrific game. Certainly a closer match than Liverpool - Arsenal. Yes, O’Hara got beaten for the cross on Chicago’s goal, but she and Emily Sonnett were leaders for a young team today. And she certainly made up for it with a great run and perfectly placed header.

Their story is the kind of stuff they write movie scripts about. (Ever write a script, Grant?)

Rodman was CLEARLY the best player in the game - at 19. She was so dangerous on the left that Chicago switched the right back over onto her. A 19-year old forced a tactical switch in a final. Wow.

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Nicholas Alumkal's avatar

Congrats Washington! Their season as a whole deserves an all-access documentary with so many intriguing plot points. The Spirit have such a young, promising squad and assuming they keep them around they may be able to repeat next year. (coming from a Thorns fan)

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