Trinity Rodman's cross was deflected into the goal in extra time to give the Washington Spirit a 2-1 victory over Bay FC in the first round of the National Women's Soccer League playoffs.

Trinity Rodman forced an own goal in extra time to help the Washington Spirit come from behind and earn a 2-1 win over Bay FC in the opening round of the NWSL playoffs on Sunday. After a defensive battle for most of the game, Bay FC's Asisat Oshoala got on ...

The soccer gods did their best but ultimately that 2-seed kept with the pattern all weekend in the NWSL playoffs: the better team won. Washington bested Bay FC 2-1 in extra time,

Upsets have been impossible to come by in the first side of the 2024 NWSL playoffs bracket. Could the first elimination shock come when the number two seed Washington Spirit hosts expansion club Bay FC on Sunday afternoon?

Washington Spirit are one of the favourites in the NWSL playoffs, but they will need to be at their best to stop Bay FC's African stars.