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Clara Luvanga scores late to secure victory for Spirit over Dash

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 1:31 AM

Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Clara Luvanga scores late to secure victory for Spirit over Dash

Summary

Clara Luvanga scored in the 84th minute, giving the Washington Spirit a 3-2 victory over the Houston Dash on October 5 at Shell Energy Stadium. The win marked Luvanga's entry into history as the first Tanzanian player to score in the NWSL. The match saw the Spirit take an early lead through Tara Rudd's header, only for Miljana Ivanovic to equalize for Houston. Washington regained the lead with a goal from Sofia Cantore, but Ivanovic equalized again for Houston before Luvanga's decisive strike. In other NWSL matches, Gotham FC and Angel City FC ended in a 1-1 draw, while the Denver Summit defeated the Chicago Stars 3-0.

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By the Numbers

•Luvanga scores game-winner in the 84th minute.
•Spirit leads at halftime before seeing it briefly canceled out twice.
•Miljana Ivanovic scores both Houston goals.
•Denver Summit defeats Chicago Stars 3-0.
•Gotham FC and Angel City FC draw 1-1.

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1:31 AMYahoo Sports — Clara Luvanga scores late as the Spirit beat the Dash 3-2

What they're saying

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Clara Luvanga scored in the 84th minute to lift the Washington Spirit to a 3-2 victory over the Houston Dash on Sunday, becoming the first Tanzanian player to score in a National Women’s Soccer League match.In other NWSL matches, Gotham FC and Angel City FC played to a 1-1 draw, and the Denver Summit beat the Chicago Stars 3-0.
— Yahoo Sportsby DREW RENNER

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