Cantore scores as Spirit top Summit 1-0 in NWSL match
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Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Sofia Cantore scored the only goal in the Washington Spirit's 1-0 victory over the Denver Summit on Sunday night. The goal, assisted by Trinity Rodman, came in the 61st minute and allowed the Spirit to overcome the absence of four players due to the Women's Africa Cup of Nations. The match marked the second meeting between the teams, following a scoreless draw in March that set an NWSL attendance record. Denver's Lindsey Heaps nearly equalized late in the game, but a potential penalty was overturned on video review. The Spirit improved to a record of 10-3-3 with this win.
- •Sofia Cantore scored in the 61st minute for the Spirit.
- •Trinity Rodman assisted on Cantore's goal.
- •The victory improved the Spirit's record to 10-3-3.
- •Denver Summit lost despite Heaps almost equalizing late in the game.
- •The teams previously met in March, resulting in a scoreless draw.
- 4:05 AMYahoo Sports — Cantore scores in the Spirit's 1-0 victory over the expansion Summit
"Trinity Rodman got the better of U.S. women’s national team teammate Lindsey Heaps on Sunday night, assisting on Sofia Cantore’s goal in the Washington Spirit's 1-0 victory over the visiting Denver Summit. In the day's other National Women's Soccer League matches, Racing Louisville defeated Angel City 2-1; and the Seattle Reign shut out the San Diego Wave 2-0.
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