Gift Monday Scores Fifth NWSL Goal In Washington Spirit Victory

Gift Monday Scores Fifth NWSL Goal In Washington Spirit Victory Sampson Adedeji Super Falcons forward Gift Monday bagged her fifth goal of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) season as Washington Spirit secured a hard-fought 2-1 win over Portland Thorns on Sunday at Audi Field, BSNSports.com.ng reports. Monday opened the scoring in the 17th minute, giving the hosts an early lead and setting the tone for revenge against the Thorns, who had beaten them 2-0 back in June. Portland equalized through Olivia Moultrie before halftime, but Trinity Rodman marked her return from a back injury with a dramatic stoppage-time winner, sealing all three points for the Spirit. The Nigerian forward, who last found the net in June during a 3-1 victory over North Carolina Courage, has been in fine form since joining the club in March, making 11 appearances with five goals and one assist to her name.