Spirit rally for two second half goals to draw against Courage
Spirit 2 – Courage 2
Washington, DC: Washington Spirit forward Ashley Sanchez (10) takes a shot in the second half during a 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup match at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Spirit defender Kelley O’Hara (5) heads the ball away from North Carolina Courage defender Carson Pickett (4) during a 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup match at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Spirit forward Ashley Sanchez (10) takes a shot during a 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup match at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Spirit midfielder Julia Roddar (16) defends against North Carolina Courage defender Merritt Mathias (11) during a 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup match at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman (2) during warmups prior to a 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup match at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: North Carolina Courage defender Merritt Mathias (11) and Washington Spirit forward Ashley Hatch (33) fight for the ball during a 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup match at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Spirit majority owner Michelle Kang talks with head coach Kris Ward prior to a 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup match at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Spirit forward Ashley Hatch (33) knocks the ball away fromNorth Carolina Courage defender Merritt Mathias (11) during a 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup match at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Spirit forward Ashley Hatch (33) attempt to knock the ball away from North Carolina Courage defender Merritt Mathias (11) during a 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup match at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Spirit midfielder Anna Heilferty (21) in action during a 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup match at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Spirit forward Ashley Hatch (33) reacts after scoring the equalizer against North Carolina Courage during a 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup match at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman (2) in action during a 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup match at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Spirit forward Ashley Hatch (33) reacts after scoring the equalizer against North Carolina Courage during a 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup match at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Spirit defender Kelley O’Hara (5) points as she thinks the ball belongs to the Spirit during a 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup match at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Spirit defender Kelley O’Hara (5) and forward Ashley Hatch (33) embrace after Hatch\s equalizer in the second half during a 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup match at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Spirit majority owner Michelle Kang talks with coach Kris Ward prior to a 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup match at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Spirit majority owner Michelle Kang on the pitch prior to a 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup match at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman (2) is all smiles after scoring a second half goal during a 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup match at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: North Carolina Courage forward Jorian Baucom (33) executes a sliding tackle on Washington Spirit defender Kelley O’Hara (5) during a 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup match at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman (2) during warmups prior to a 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup match at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Spirit forward Ashley Hatch (33) attempts to head the ball during a 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup match at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: during a 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup match at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Spirit forward Ashley Hatch (33) heads in the equalizing goal during a 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup match at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman (2) makes a pass during a 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup match at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman (2) splits two North Carolina Courage players during a 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup match at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse).