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Gift Monday’s First-Half Hat Trick Sends Spirit Into Playoffs

The result extended Washington's unbeaten streak to 10, keeping the club second in the NWSL table.

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Overview

  • Monday scored in the 18th, 21st and 36th minutes, and substitute Sofia Cantore added a late fourth to seal the 4-0 win over the Houston Dash.
  • Trinity Rodman assisted two of Monday’s goals and Croix Bethune set up the other.
  • Washington’s run reached 10 matches unbeaten overall and seven straight at home at Audi Field.
  • Monday moved to eight league goals in her first Spirit season, entering the Golden Boot conversation.
  • It was only the second hat trick in Spirit history after Crystal Dunn in 2015, with some outlets characterizing it as the fastest from kickoff in NWSL play.