NWSL Soccer: North Carolina Courage vs Washington Spirit
Spirit pick up 2-0 win courtesy of Hatch’s brace.
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Washington, DC: Washington Spirit midfielder Dorian Bailey (19) dribbles the ball during a 2021 NWSL match between North Carolina Courage and the Washington Spirit at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Spirit midfielder Dorian Bailey (19) controls the ball during a 2021 NWSL match between North Carolina Courage and the Washington Spirit at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Spirit midfielder Dorian Bailey (19) heads the ball during a 2021 NWSL match between North Carolina Courage and the Washington Spirit at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman (2) in action during a 2021 NWSL match between North Carolina Courage and the Washington Spirit at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Spirit midfielder Dorian Bailey (19) drives past North Carolina Courage midfielder Angharad James (34) during a 2021 NWSL match between North Carolina Courage and the Washington Spirit at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: North Carolina Courage defender Merritt Mathias (11) blocks the ball during a 2021 NWSL match between North Carolina Courage and the Washington Spirit at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Spirit defender Tegan McGrady (9) takes a cross during a 2021 NWSL match between North Carolina Courage and the Washington Spirit at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Spirit celebrate a goal during a 2021 NWSL match between North Carolina Courage and the Washington Spirit at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Spirit celebrate a goal during a 2021 NWSL match between North Carolina Courage and the Washington Spirit at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Spirit celebrate a goal during a 2021 NWSL match between North Carolina Courage and the Washington Spirit at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Bledsoe (1) kicks the ball away during a 2021 NWSL match between North Carolina Courage and the Washington Spirit at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: North Carolina Courage forward Jessica McDonald (14) and Washington Spirit defender Tegan McGrady (9) battle during a 2021 NWSL match between North Carolina Courage and the Washington Spirit at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Spirit forward Ashley Sanchez (10) looks to control the ball during a 2021 NWSL match between North Carolina Courage and the Washington Spirit at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: during a 2021 NWSL match between North Carolina Courage and the Washington Spirit at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Spirit forward Ashley Sanchez (10) dribbles the ball during a 2021 NWSL match between North Carolina Courage and the Washington Spirit at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman (2) in action during a 2021 NWSL match between North Carolina Courage and the Washington Spirit at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: North Carolina Courage Havana Solaun (19) and Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman (2) battle for the ball during a 2021 NWSL match between North Carolina Courage and the Washington Spirit at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Spirit forward Ashley Hatch (33) takes a shot during a 2021 NWSL match between North Carolina Courage and the Washington Spirit at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Spirit forward Ashley Hatch (33) takes a shot during a 2021 NWSL match between North Carolina Courage and the Washington Spirit at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman (2) kick the ball during a 2021 NWSL match between North Carolina Courage and the Washington Spirit at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Bledsoe (1) makes a save during a 2021 NWSL match between North Carolina Courage and the Washington Spirit at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Bledsoe (1) makes a save during a 2021 NWSL match between North Carolina Courage and the Washington Spirit at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Spirit defender Tori Huster (23) kicks the ball during a 2021 NWSL match between North Carolina Courage and the Washington Spirit at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: North Carolina Courage midfielder Hailie Mace (16) controls the ball during a 2021 NWSL match between North Carolina Courage and the Washington Spirit at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: North Carolina Courage midfielder Hailie Mace (16) takes a shot during a 2021 NWSL match between North Carolina Courage and the Washington Spirit at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Spirit forward Ashley Hatch (33) tries to control the ball during a 2021 NWSL match between North Carolina Courage and the Washington Spirit at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Spirit midfielder Anna Heilferty (21) in action during a 2021 NWSL match between North Carolina Courage and the Washington Spirit at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: North Carolina Courage Brittany Ratcliffe (27) takes a shot during a 2021 NWSL match between North Carolina Courage and the Washington Spirit at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: North Carolina Courage defender Carson Pickett (4) takes a corner kick during a 2021 NWSL match between North Carolina Courage and the Washington Spirit at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: North Carolina Courage Schuyler Debree (15) in action during a 2021 NWSL match between North Carolina Courage and the Washington Spirit at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: North Carolina Courage Schuyler Debree (15) and Washington Spirit forward Ashley Hatch (33) battle for the ball during a 2021 NWSL match between North Carolina Courage and the Washington Spirit at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: North Carolina Courage Schuyler Debree (15) and Washington Spirit forward Ashley Hatch (33) battle for the ball during a 2021 NWSL match between North Carolina Courage and the Washington Spirit at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Bledsoe (1) kicks the ball away during a 2021 NWSL match between North Carolina Courage and the Washington Spirit at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Spirit defender Tegan McGrady (9) and North Carolina Courage forward Rylee Baisden (29) head the ball during a 2021 NWSL match between North Carolina Courage and the Washington Spirit at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Spirit forward Ashley Sanchez (10) tries to block the ball during a 2021 NWSL match between North Carolina Courage and the Washington Spirit at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: during a 2021 NWSL match between North Carolina Courage and the Washington Spirit at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Spirit forward Kumi Yokoyama (17) tries to head the ball during a 2021 NWSL match between North Carolina Courage and the Washington Spirit at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Bledsoe (1) autographs a young fanÕs jersey following a 2021 NWSL match between North Carolina Courage and the Washington Spirit at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse).