The Washington Spirit defeat the Boston Legacy 2-1 on Sunday in the teams’ first meeting. Tara Rudd scores in the 25th minute with a looping header that goes over Boston goalkeeper Casey Murphy and into the goal. The strike ends a 273-minute shutout streak for the expansion Legacy.
Trinity Rodman also scores for Washington, giving the Spirit a 2-0 lead during the match. Boston responds with a goal of its own, making the final score 2-1. The game is played at Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
The reporting highlights Rudd’s first goal and the end of Boston’s scoreless run, while also noting Rodman’s contribution to Washington’s victory. The result gives the Spirit the win in what is described as the first matchup between the two clubs.
