​NWSL Week 13: Rivalry week finishes with a familiar tune, Denver keeps risingNWSLWeek 13 saw an old storyline play out again, and the two sides involved end up top of table. Both expansion sides earned well-won victories, and Seattle will be wondering how they let a match get away from them. Racing Louisville were eyeing their first victory in a spell, only to see it vanish late.The league’s goal-scorers are doing what they are supposed to do, and new stars are emerging. Rose Lavelle brings the drama twice for Gotham, while Bay FC’s Karlie Lema is making people take notice. Utah’s terrific turnaround continues, and Portland stumbles again. In disheartening news, one of the league’s young stars went down with a season-ending injury. NWSL Week 13 featured joy, triumph, heartbreak and disappointment.Gotham stymies Washington, takes Queens Classic in front of record crowdGotham and Rose Lavelle have had Washington’s number lately, and that number is 1-0. In last season’s championship, the Gotham star scored late to give her side the title. In the two team’s latest meeting, Lavelle struck again for the only goal of the match. This match was a highlight for the league this season. Gotham will be moving from New Jersey to the new Etihad Park in New York City in 2028, and this match showcased the new digs. To showcase what women’s football can be in NYC, Gotham hosted the Spirit in front of more than 42,000 fans, the second largest regular-season crowd in NWSL history. While conditions were less than ideal, the teams put on a show for the fans in attendance.The match featured several strong attacks by both sides in the first half. Washington had the better of the play, but Ann-Katrin Berger kept everything out of her net. The home side eventually broke the deadlock in the 37th minute, as Lavelle displayed her talent. Jaelin Howell pressured the Spirit defense and put the ball ahead to Lavelle breaking through. She split the defenders and went to the left side of the box. The midfielder then unleashed a finish for the ages. She turned across her body, then placed a perfect chip over Sandy MacIver for the winner.Washington did not go down without a fight, however. The Spirit peppered Berger with shots all night, sending nine on frame, and the German international stopped them all. The second half saw several attempts by either side, none of which came to fruition. With the win, Gotham is now undefeated in their last six matches against the Spirit (3-0-3).Embed from Getty ImagesBoston wins again, sweeps season series with OrlandoBoston’s terrific inaugural season just keeps shining bright. With their latest effort, the debutantes have the first win streak in franchise history. The Legacy traveled down to Orlando and played a perfect road match. After a few attempts that were easily handled by the Pride’s Anna Moorhouse, the visitors broke through in the 17th minute. Following a clearing attempt from Moorhouse, the Legacy quickly broke ba