WASHINGTON, D.C., USA — Leicy Santos headed in Trinity Rodman’s cross in the 96th minute to give the Washington Spirit a 2-1 win over the Portland Thorns in the National Women’s Soccer League on Saturday.
The midfielder now has two goals and an assist since joining the Spirit (13-4-2) in August.
Hina Sugita scored first for Portland, finishing Alexa Spaanstra’s cutback pass in the 49th minute.
Rodman, who subbed into the match in the first half for an injured Ouleymata Sarr, scored the equalizer in the 60th minute. She dribbled down the left side, cut inside and finished into the left corner. She sprinted to the sidelines and did a dunk celebration with new Spirit owner Magic Johnson, who bought a stake in the club on Thursday.
Rodman now has seven goals and five assists this season.
While Portland (8-8-3) remains in a playoff position, the club has lost three straight games since returning from the Olympic break.
Goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury made seven saves for the Spirit.
