The Washington Spirit's NWSL playoff run ended in one game (of course, the longest the run could have been was two games). They played a noticeably superior team, the Seattle Reign, fairly close, though Seattle controlled possession. Still, the Spirit got off some dangerous shots and even took the lead briefly in the second half at 1-0. But Seattle ultimately prevailed, aided by a Hope Solo penalty kick save tipped into the crossbar and cleared.
Still, the Spirit went worst-to-playoffs, and hung tough when the going got tough late in the season. I doubt there was much expectation they'd make the playoffs when the season started. So, they took the ball and ran with it. And kicked it. And scored enough.
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