Tara Rudd Post-Match Press Conference | Matchday 23 vs Portland Thorns | 09.06.26

Tara Rudd breaks down a landmark night in Portland — Washington Spirit's first-ever win at Providence Park in 14 seasons of trying. Rudd details stepping up to convert the equalizing penalty for the first time in her NWSL career, rallying the group at halftime as captain, and the second-half patience that turned the game around, plus her read on Melissa's rapid impact and the team's response to playing a player down late.

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The Washington Spirit is the premier professional women’s soccer team based in Washington, D.C. and plays at Audi Field in Buzzard Point. The Spirit was founded on November 21, 2012 and is an inaugural member of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) the fastest-growing sports league in the US. The club is home to some of the best players in the world who have won championships for both club and country. In 2024, the Spirit drafted an epic class of rookies who are already breaking records and wowing fans.

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