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ORLANDO, Fla. — Aubrey Kingsbury made a crucial save in a shootout and the Washington Spirit beat the Orlando Pride 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to win the National Women's Soccer League Challenge Cup. Kingsbury stopped Ally Lemos' attempt before Tara McKeown converted the Spirit's fourth penalty kick. It was revenge of sorts for the Spirit, who finished as runners-up to the Pride in the 2024 standings and lost to Orlando in last November's championship game. It was the Spirit's second-ever trophy after the 2021 NWSL Championship. Leicy Santos scored on a free kick for Washington and Rafaelle scored for Orlando.
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