Monday scores as a late sub and the Spirit win their first of the season 2-0 over Bay FC | Sports

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Gift Monday scored just two minutes after entering the game las a late substitute and the Washington Spirit beat Bay FC 2-0 on Sunday.

It was the first win of the National Women’s Soccer League season for the Spirit (1-1-3), who also got an own goal.

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