Soccer: Sting win second national title

Too obstinate to let go and too prideful to settle, the portrait of a champion appeared in many guises Saturday: Miranda Larkin and Marleigh Essler stonewalling shooters at every turn. Morgan Williams successfully shadowing one of the nation’s scariest scorers. Maddy Crabtree ripping the cords as she had done all tournament. And in the midst of it all, Tatu Pecorari, standing tall after completing a feat of rare proportions on his farewell tour.