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Croix Bethune strikes again, lifting Spirit to 3-2 win over Reign

Washington’s rookie standout has a goal and an assist to lift the club to its fourth win in five games

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Spirit midfielder Hal Hershfelt (17) celebrates with midfielder Andi Sullivan after a first-half goal against the Reign at Audi Field. (Amber Searls/Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports)
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Nine weeks ago, the Washington Spirit opened its season against the Seattle Reign with a result to forget. Playing without star Trinity Rodman, the new-look Spirit conceded an early penalty and never found its footing.

When the Spirit hosted the Reign in the rematch Friday night, the fortunes were flipped. A strong first half, powered by rookie midfielder Croix Bethune, helped Washington earn a 3-2 win before 11,551 at Audi Field.