The Independence finished the WPS regular season with a 4-1 loss to FC Gold Pride, their fourth loss in a row. The Washington Freedom secured fourth place and a playoff berth against the Independence on Sunday, September 19th in West Chester with a 1-0 victory over Atlanta Beat.
The Independence missed an opportunity to solidify their hold on second place with a 1-0 road loss to Sky Blue FC in a match that featured a 112 minute rain delay.
Two DiMartino goals, two Rodriguez assists and Lohman’s game winner tops Atlanta to keep the Independence firmly in second place.
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The Independence concedes a stoppage time equalizer and has to settle for the third draw with the Atlanta Beat this season.
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