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Spirit wins NWSL title 2-1 in extra time over Red Stars

Washington Spirit's Andi Sullivan, center, holds the trophy as they celebrate after defeating the Chicago Red Stars in the NWSL Championship soccer match, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean) Chicago Red Stars goalkeeper Cassie Miller shouts to defenders during the second half of the NWSL Championship soccer match against the Washington Spirit, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean) Washington Spirit midfielder Andi Sullivan (12) prepares to take a penalty kick during the second half of the NWSL Championship soccer match against the Chicago Red Stars, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean) Chicago Red Stars forward Mallory Pugh prepares to take a corner kick against the Washington Spirit during the first half of the NWSL Championship soccer match Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean) Washington Spirit's Andi Sullivan, center, lifts the trophy as they celebrate after defeating the Chicago Red Stars in the NWSL Championship soccer match, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean) Washington Spirit players celebrate after defeating Chicago Red Stars in the NWSL Championship soccer match, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean) Chicago Red Stars goalkeeper Cassie Miller shouts to defenders during the second half of the NWSL Championship soccer match against the Washington Spirit, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean) Washington Spirit midfielder Andi Sullivan (12) prepares to take a penalty kick during the second half of the NWSL Championship soccer match against the Chicago Red Stars, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean) Chicago Red Stars forward Mallory Pugh prepares to take a corner kick against the Washington Spirit during the first half of the NWSL Championship soccer match Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean) Washington Spirit players celebrate with the trophy after defeating Chicago Red Stars in the NWSL Championship soccer match, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean) Chicago Red Stars goalkeeper Cassie Miller (38) celebrates after Rachel Hill scored a goal during the first half of the NWSL Championship soccer match against the Washington Spirit, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean) Supporters cheer after Chicago Red Stars forward Rachel Hill scores a goal during the first half of the NWSL Championship soccer match against the Washington Spirit, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Louisville, Kentucky. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean) Chicago Red Stars forward Mallory Pugh (9) dribbles the ball during the first half of the NWSL Championship soccer match against the Washington Spirit, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean) Chicago Red Stars midfielder Vanessa DiBernardo (10) is surrounded by teammates after being injured during the first half of the NWSL Championship soccer match against the Washington Spiti, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean) Washington Spirit's Tegan McGrady (9) and Andi Sullivan (12) kneel during the national anthem prior to the NWSL Championship soccer match against the Chicago Red Stars, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean) Chicago Red Stars forward Mallory Pugh (9) and Washington Spirit defender Emily Sonnett (6) fight for the ball during the first half of the NWSL Championship soccer match Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Spirit wins NWSL title 2-1 in extra time over Red Stars