Heeeere's Johnny folks! And boy, do we have a tantalizing matchup coming your way tonight. In one corner, the North Carolina Courage, strings in hand with one of the most potent attacks in the league, spearheaded by the dynamic duo of Matsukubo and Rauch. Their numbers have been sizzling over the past month and between them, we've seen 5 goals. The net is practically their second home. Not to mention, they've got Casey Murphy safeguarding their posts who's steadier than a knight at a watchtower with 8 saves to her name.
Across the field, the Washington Spirit isn't swooning just yet. They've got a concrete wall named Aubrey Kingsbury at their goal, matching head to head with Murphy with a 6.43 rating. But oh, the talent doesn't end there. Up the field, we've got Kouassi, Krueger testing the limits of physics with their stunning footwork and scoring capabilities. Or perhaps, I'm just hallucinating after that third cup of coffee.
Let's not ignore the moody elephant in the room - the past match-ups. We've had a tug of war with Spirit winning three and Courage taking two. Notably though, the Spirit snatched the latest bout like a squirrel with a nut.
Looking at their season records, one could be forgiven for thinking the Spirit has been sipping some vicious victory potion. With a 6-1-3 recollection, they've are leaving a trail of wins in their wake. In comparison, Courage might be feeling a little short-changed with their 3-3-4 track record.
Ladies and gentlemen, it's time for old Albert to consult his magical 8-ball and make a prediction. My cards are telling me that the high spirits of Washington have an edge tonight. Their recent performance has been brighter, they've got a galvanized line up, a better season record, and most importantly, the monetary oracles seem to be nodding at them too.
So let's cut the mumbo jumbo.
Albert’s Prediction: Washington Spirit by 1