SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) \u2014 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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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