Recap: Washington Spirit 1, Orlando Pride 1

An evenly matched game in Orlando ended in the most logical way possible, with the Spirit taking the lead late in the 77th minute via an Ashley Hatch header and conceding the equalizer via Alex Morgan shortly after in the 84th minute with the Spirit and Coach Richie Burke both feeling like it was 2 points lost rather than one point earned.

Recap: Racing Louisville FC 0, Washington Spirit 1

In the second game of the 2021 Challenge Cup for both teams, the Washington Spirit and Racing Louisville combined for a first half of disjointed play and a second half of sustained pressure and attractive play, and finally, in stoppage time, a goal by Ashley Sanchez to take a deserved three points.