Monday and Bethune score in Spirit's 2-0 win over Thorns to reach NWSL championship

Gift Monday and Croix Bethune scored and the Washington Spirit beat the Portland Thorns 2-0 on Saturday to advance to the National Women’s Soccer League championship game. With the win, the Spirit will play in its second consecutive NWSL final next weekend in San Jose, California. Last season, the Spirit were defeated 1-0 by the Pride.