Thorns awarded win and 3 points for forfeited Spirit game

Published September 16, 2021 3:46 pm

By ANNE M. PETERSON
AP Sports Writer

The Washington Spirit’s postponed match against the Portland Thorns has been deemed a forfeit by the National Women’s Soccer League. Portland will earn the victory and three points for the game, which was originally scheduled for Sept. 4 but postponed because of a COVID-19 outbreak on the Spirit. The NWSL also announced that the Spirit were fined $25,000 for a breach of the league’s medical protocols.

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