Madison, Rodriguez lead Shine to first win
BEND, Ore. - Alyshia Madison and Julissa Rodriguez scored two goals apiece as the Spokane Shine defeated the Oregon Rush 5-2 in a Women's Premier Soccer League match Saturday at Summit High School.
Rodriguez's first goal, in the 57th minute, broke a 2-all tie and came soon after Shine goalkeeper Stephanie Busch stopped an Oregon breakaway.
Lisa Robertson also scored for Spokane (1-1), which hosts the Issaquah Soccer Club next Friday at 7 p.m. at Joe Albi Stadium. The Rush fell to 0-2.
First half - 1, Shine, Alyshia Madison (Chelsie Breen), 21:00. 2, Rush, Kristen Parr, unassisted, 25:00. 3, Shine, Madison, unassisted, 35:00. Second half - 4, Rush, Maryn Beutler, unassisted, 50:00. 5, Shine, Julissa Rodriguez (Darci Smith), 57:00. 6, Shine, Lisa Robertson, unassisted, 88:00. 7, Shine, Rodriguez (Alyssa Saucedo), 92:00.
Shots on goal - Shine 18, Rush 6.
Saves - Shine, Stephanie Busch 3. Rush, saves not reported.