Luvanga’s late goal gives Spirit 3–2 win in Houston

Clara Luvanga scored in the 84th minute to give the Washington Spirit a 3–2 road win over the Houston Dash on Sunday, October 4, at Shell Energy Stadium.

Making her second appearance for Washington, Luvanga finished with an assist from Claudia Martínez after Houston had twice erased a one-goal deficit.

Tara Rudd put the Spirit ahead in the 11th minute with a header assisted by Esme Morgan. Miljana Ivanović equalized in the 44th minute to send the teams into halftime tied at one.

Sofia Cantore restored Washington’s lead in the 51st minute with an assist from Trinity Rodman. Ivanović scored again in the 59th minute, setting up the late finish.

The Spirit outshot Houston 25–13 and earned its 15th victory of the season.

Sources: Official report.

Prepared with AI assistance using the linked official sources. Visual: NSMT illustration; not a photograph of this game.