Monday Gift: Super Falcons star wins Player of the Match with Washington Spirit
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Nigerian forward Gift Monday was the hero as Washington Spirit secured a 2-1 victory over the Portland Thorns in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).
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Despite not being part of the Super Falcons team that defeated Morocco to win the WAFCON, Monday's form has been impressive.
Gift Monday the hero for Washington Spirit
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Monday's impact was felt early in the game when she netted the first goal in the 16th minute, assisted by Rosemonde Kouassi.
The Portland Thorns responded with resilience, pulling one back through Olivia Moultrie, assisted by Jessie Fleming, in the 45th minute,
ROSE SAID COMING THRU
— Washington Spirit (@WashSpirit) August 3, 2025
AND MONDAY SAID I GOT IT 💪
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Substitute Trinity Rodman sealed the victory with a decisive goal in added time.
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The Super Falcons star was able to feature for Washington Spirit in all 90 minutes.
This comes after her move from Costa Tenerife in Spain to the Washington Spirit earlier in the year.
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