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Teams secured for the NWSL Championship match ahead in Louisville
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Unstoppable Washington Spirit are NWSL Champions after 2-1 win
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Spirit wins NWSL title 2-1 in extra time over Red Stars
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NWSL championship: Washington Spirit beat Chicago Red Stars for title
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Spirit Secures First NWSL Title with 2-1 Win over Chicago
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Spirit beat Red Stars to win first NWSL championship
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Cincinnati product Aubrey Bledsoe, Washington Spirit claim NWSL
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2021 NWSL Championship – Stinger
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