Washington Spirit thrash Vancouver Rise 4-0 in W Champions Cup

Washington Spirit crushes Vancouver Rise 4-0 in the W Champions Cup

Washington, D.C. — Washington Spirit had a perfect night in the Concacaf W Champions Cup, dominating Vancouver Rise Academy Women 4-0 in a match where offensive firepower and relentless pressure made the difference.

First Half: Building a comfortable lead

The home side wasted no time imposing their style of play. In the 31st minute, Tara McKeown opened the scoring with a precise shot from outside the box that found the bottom corner. The pressure kept coming, and just ten minutes later, Heather Stainbrook doubled the lead with a well-placed header after a cross from Courtney Brown.

Before the halftime whistle, Trinity Rodman made it 3-0 with a powerful strike into the top corner, putting the Spirit in complete control at the break.

Second Half: Control and a stunner to seal it

Washington Spirit maintained its dominance after the restart. Vancouver goalkeeper Jessica Wulf made several key saves to keep the scoreline respectable, but in the 81st minute, Deborah Abiodun unleashed a thunderous strike from distance into the top corner, sealing the 4-0 victory.

The performance left no doubt about Spirit’s superiority, as they controlled possession, created countless chances, and executed with precision.

A statement win

With this result, Washington Spirit sits in an excellent position in their W Champions Cup group. The mix of experience and young talent once again proved effective, with standout performances from Rodman, Stainbrook, McKeown, and Abiodun.

The emphatic win confirms Spirit’s status as a serious contender in the tournament and highlights the team’s ambition to chase continental glory.