Washington Spirit and Seattle Reign earn NWSL victories on Sunday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 1:56 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Paige Metayer scored in first-half stoppage time to give the Washington Spirit a 1-0 victory over Bay FC at Audi Field. The goal followed a shot by Trinity Rodman that struck the crossbar, allowing Metayer to score on the rebound. The result marks the Spirit's first win in five matches as the team navigates injury concerns. In a separate match, the Seattle Reign defeated the Houston Dash 1-0 at Lumen Field. Maddie Dahlien broke the scoreless tie in the 52nd minute with an assist from Maddie Mercado. Houston goalkeeper Jane Campbell recorded four saves in the losing effort. Both clubs face roster adjustments in September as several players depart for the U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland.
- •Paige Metayer scored the winning goal in the Washington Spirit's 1-0 victory over Bay FC.
- •The Seattle Reign secured a 1-0 win against the Houston Dash on a 52nd-minute goal by Maddie Dahlien.
- •Maddie Mercado provided the assist for the Reign’s deciding goal.
- •Key players from both Seattle and Houston will join the U-20 Women’s national team in September.
- 1:56 AMYahoo Sports — Metayer's rebound goal gives the Spirit a 1-0 victory over Bay FC
"Paige Metayer scored on the rebound after Trinity Rodman's shot hit the crossbar to lift the Washington Spirit to a 1-0 victory over Bay FC on Sunday. Rodman collected the ball just beyond Audi Field’s middle-third late in first-half stoppage time, drove to the corner of the 6-yard-box and struck the bottom of the crossbar. Metayer crashed the goal line and knocked in the rebound before goalkeeper Jordan Silkowitz could react.
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