The Seattle Reign FC ran away with the NWSL Shield in 2014 (by 13 points) and 2015 (by 10), but when it came time for the NWSL champion to be decided, FC Kansas City stole the crown. It won, 2-1, inthe 2014 final when Amy Rodriguez scored both goal. And it won, 1-0, on Thursday night, and again A-Rod was the goalscorer, sending her teammate and closefriend, Lauren Holiday, out with a championship.

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