Spirit top Thorns to reach NWSL final as Rodman return adds off-field intrigue

Monday, Bethune send Spirit back to NWSL finalTrinity Rodman returns amid contract uncertaintyWashington earn fourth championship appearanceGift Monday and Croix Bethune scored and the Washington Spirit beat the Portland Thorns 2-0 on Saturday to advance to the National Women’s Soccer League championship game.With the win, the Spirit will play in their second consecutive NWSL final next weekend in San Jose, California. They will face the winner of Sunday’s semi-final between Gotham F