Washington Spirit Rolls Past Chicago Stars Led by Rodman’s 11th Goal

By the Editorial Team · Monday, September 21, 2026

Trinity Rodman scored and assisted in Washington Spirit's 3-0 win over the Chicago Stars, with Andi Sullivan and Tamara Bolt also scoring their first goals of the season. The victory boosted Washington to second place in the NWSL standings, keeping them within striking distance of league leaders Gotham FC with five games left.

Trinity Rodman scored her 11th goal of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) season and assisted another as the Washington Spirit secured a 3-0 victory over the Chicago Stars on Sunday in Evanston, Illinois.

Rodman opened the scoring in the seventh minute, capitalizing on a fast break down the left side and firing a shot past Chicago goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher, who had come out to challenge her. The Spirit extended their lead in the 34th minute when Andi Sullivan converted a penalty kick, beating Naeher again. Substitute Tamara Bolt added the final goal in the 85th minute, heading in a cross delivered by Rodman. For both Sullivan and Bolt, it marked their first goals of the current season.

With the win, Washington improved their record to 14-7-4, moving into second place in the NWSL standings with five games remaining. The Spirit accumulated 46 points, five fewer than league leaders Gotham FC, who defeated the North Carolina Courage on Saturday night. Meanwhile, Chicago slipped to 5-18-2, remaining at the bottom of the 16-team league table.

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