Tanzania’s Clara Luvanga sets up goal as Washington Spirit beat Chicago Stars 2-0
Tanzanian forward Clara Luvanga came off the bench to set up Trinity Rodman's late goal in Washington Spirit's NWSL win at Audi Field. Spirit finished the regular season with 15 wins and face Portland Thorns in the playoffs on November 8.
Tanzanian forward Clara Luvanga helped Washington Spirit beat Chicago Stars FC 2-0 in the US National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), Mwananchi reported on Tuesday. The match was played at Audi Field in Washington DC. Spirit took the lead in the 62nd minute through a Michelle Alozie own goal. Luvanga came on as a substitute and set up the second goal, scored by Trinity Rodman in the 85th minute. The 21-year-old made history on October 5, 2026. Her 84th-minute winner gave Spirit a 3-2 victory over Houston Dash. According to Mwananchi, it made her the first Tanzanian to score in the NWSL. She also scored against Kansas City Current on October 25. Since joining Spirit, Luvanga has played 235 minutes. She has scored two goals and provided one assist. Mwananchi says she averages a rating of 6.8 per match despite limited…
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