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Monday and Bethune score in Spirit's 2-0 win over Thorns to reach NWSL championship
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Washington Spirit forward Rosemonde Kouassi (19) plays the ball past Portland Thorns FC goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold where teammate Gift Monday scored a goal during the first half of a NWSL semifinal women's soccer match, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Washington. - photo by AP Photo/John McDonnell
Gift Monday and Croix Bethune scored and the Washington Spirit beat the Portland Thorns 2-0 on Saturday to advance to the National Women’s Soccer League championship game. With the win, the Spirit will play in its second consecutive NWSL final next weekend in San Jose, California. They will face the winner of Sunday's semifinal between Gotham FC and the Orlando Pride.