{
  "id": 346956,
  "title": "Jacobs’ stoppage-time goal gives the Courage a 4-3 win over the Spirit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/jacobs-stoppage-time-goal-gives-the-courage-a-4-3-win-over-the-spirit",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-09T05:05:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/soccer/2026/08/09/jacobs-stoppage-time-goal-gives-the-courage-a-4-3-win-over-the-spirit"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a thrilling National Women's Soccer League match, North Carolina Courage secured a 4-3 victory over Washington Spirit in stoppage time. Natalie Jacobs scored the decisive goal late in the game, giving the Courage the win. Earlier, Shinomi Koyama's assist led to Ashley Sanchez's goal, putting North Carolina ahead just two minutes into the game. Ally Schlegel and Evelyn Ijeh added to the lead in the ninth minute, with Ijeh scoring the second goal in the 15th minute after a video review reversed an offside call. Trinity Rodman scored for the Spirit in the 44th minute, cutting North Carolina's lead to one. Sofia Cantore equalized for North Carolina in the 50th minute. Rebeca Bernal scored a header for the Spirit, tying the score at three. In the 95th minute, Jacobs sealed the win with her goal, giving North Carolina three straight victories. Meanwhile, Kansas City Current and Houston Dash played to a 1-1 draw, with Feli Rauch's goal for the Dash tying the score. The Denver Summit topped the Utah Royals 2-1, with Janine Sonis scoring the winning goal late in stoppage time.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "North Carolina Courage wins 4-3 against Washington Spirit in stoppage time",
    "Natalie Jacobs scores decisive goal late in game",
    "Kansas City Current and Houston Dash end in 1-1 draw"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The stoppage-time goal by Natalie Jacobs secures North Carolina Courage's third straight victory, highlighting the team's ability to snatch wins in thrilling finishes under pressure.",
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/346956.png",
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}