In excess of 2,000 ducats have been sold for this game at City Stadium on March 17, none reportedly to leprechauns. The 7PM game pits the NC Courage v Washington Spirit. Both coaches played pro in NY, Paul Riely and Jim Gabarra. With this game, the headline event for the high level Jefferson Cup Girls Weekend with over 5,000 athletes and 350 teams. This will be a pre season match for both NWSL teams that begins its year the next week. The younger tourney players will have the chance to witness the best womens league in the world with many USWNT players and other world wide stars. Jim Gabarra GM & HC of the Spirit is happy for the chance to have the NWSL play in Richmond and their storied City Stadium, he anticiaptes hosting such a great team in NC and that all will be entertained. Former LI Rough Rider, Paul Riley thought it fantastic to also have so good of an opponent in a pre season match and that in Richmond it adds to the attraction. Richmond has a vast soccer past and getting pro women's soccer there will help attendees all see them play live.