Washington Spirit vs. Bay FC - April 05, 2026

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Washington Spirit confirm Clara Luvanga has joined from Al-Nassr on a four-year contract. Understand the fee is a world-record women’s transfer that is close to $2m.🇹🇿

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Goals on goals on goals 😏 Get familiar with Clara’s game 😮‍💨

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Making moves 🤩 Welcome to DC, Clara! We have signed Clara Luvanga to a four-year contract through the 2029 season 👏

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Let's go Mélissa! Vote below ⬇️

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The season's heating up and these players are staying hot 🥵 Vote for Player of the Week presented by @ATT below!

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Coach said it best, “there’s a first time for everything”👏

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Washington Spirit Signs Tanzanian Star Clara LuvangaThe Washington Spirit has signed Tanzanian national team forward Clara Luvanga to a four-year contract through the 2029 season, the club announced today. The striker is set to be the first player from Tanzania in NWSL history. As part of the move, the Spirit will pay a transfer fee to Luvanga’s former club Al-Nassr FC of Saudi Arabia’s top-flight Saudi Women's Premier League.

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Washington Spirit Places Midfielder Deborah Abiodun on Season-Ending Injury ListWashington, D.C. (09/08/2025) – The Washington Spirit has moved midfielder Deborah Abiodun from the 45-day injury (D45) list to the season-ending injury (SEI) list, the club announced today. Abiodun will undergo surgery this week. The midfielder ends her season having appeared in nine total matches for the Spirit, making four starts and playing 320 minutes. […]

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Washington Spirit Announces Update to RosterThe Washington Spirit has placed midfielder Deborah Abiodun and defender Kate Wiesner on the 45-day injury (D45) list, the club announced today. Abiodun is dealing with a hip injury and Wiesner suffered a fractured ankle in last weekend’s home win over Bay FC.

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Washington Spirit Transfers Midfielder Rebeca Bernal to England’s Manchester United W.F.C.The Washington Spirit and defender Molly Skurcenski have agreed to a mutual contract termination, the club announced today. Skurcenski joined the club as a rookie during preseason camp in January.

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Preview: Washington Spirit to Close Out Home-Heavy August with Hello Kitty® Day at Audi FieldThe Washington Spirit will face off with Bay FC at Audi Field on Sunday afternoon as the team looks to end August with three points. Kicking off at 12:30 p.m. EDT, the match will be the Spirit’s first-ever Hello Kitty Day and feature a one-of-a-kind cobranded Spirit x Hello Kitty bucket hat giveaway for the first 5,000 fans through the gates. Tomorrow’s match will air on ESPN2 for fans unable to attend in person at Audi Field.

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Washington Spirit to Host First-Ever Hello Kitty® Day on August 30Washington, D.C. (08/25/2026) — The Washington Spirit will host its first-ever Hello Kitty® Day at Audi Field this Sunday, August 30, when the team faces Bay FC at 12:30 p.m. ET. The celebration will be a first-of-its-kind collaboration for the Spirit, joining forces with the beloved global icon to bring a day of friendship, community […]

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Washington Spirit Promotes Ruba Minhas to Chief Financial OfficerWashington, D.C. (08/25/2026) — The Washington Spirit announced today the promotion of Ruba Minhas to Chief Financial Officer. In her new role, Minhas will serve as the club’s senior financial executive and be responsible for shaping and executing the overall financial strategy, vision, and direction of the club. Minhas previously served as Spirit’s Vice President […]

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Washington Spirit’s Monique Ngock and Cameroon Win 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of NationsIncoming Washington Spirit midfielder Monique Ngock led her native Cameroon to its first-ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) championship with a 3-0 win over Malawi in Sunday’s final. Ngock is now just the fifth player in NWSL history to win WAFCON and second in Spirit history after Nigeria’s Francisca Ordega did so in 2016.

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Washington Spirit and Defender Molly Skurcenski Agree to Mutual Contract TerminationThe Washington Spirit and defender Molly Skurcenski have agreed to a mutual contract termination, the club announced today. Skurcenski joined the club as a rookie during preseason camp in January.

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Preview: Washington Spirit to Take on North Carolina Courage on Saturday NightThe Washington Spirit will host the North Carolina Courage on Saturday as the team looks for its 12th win of the season. Kicking off at 6:30 p.m. EDT, the match will feature a celebration of diverse DC culture around Audi Field as part of the club’s Spirit Worldwide: Culture Night theme.

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Washington Spirit Activates Forward Ashley Hatch from Maternity LeaveThe Washington Spirit has activated forward Ashley Hatch from maternity leave, the club announced today. Returning to the active roster, Hatch will be available this weekend for the first time since May 2025 after welcoming her son Leo earlier this year.

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Three Washington Spirit Players Named to NWSL’s Best XI of the Month, presented by Amazon PrimeThree Washington Spirit players have been named to the NWSL’s Best XI of the Month, presented by Amazon Prime, for their performances during July competition, the league announced today. Following the team's five-win month, the Spirit is represented on the league-wide team at three positions with goalkeeper Sandy MacIver, forward Trinity Rodman and defender Tara Rudd all earning the nod.

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Washington Spirit Star Trinity Rodman Named NWSL Player of the MonthWashington Spirit star forward Trinity Rodman has been named the NWSL Player of the Month for her stellar July performance, the league announced today. This is the second time Rodman has won Player of the Month, having earned the honor last September as well.

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Washington Spirit Head Coach Adrián González Named NWSL Coach of the MonthWashington Spirit Head Coach Adrián González has been named the NWSL Coach of the Month for July, the league announced today. In his first full season as Head Coach of the Spirit, González has now won the honor for the second time in three months.

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Preview: Washington Spirit to Host San Diego Wave FC on Sunday AfternoonThe Washington Spirit will host San Diego Wave FC on Sunday with a chance to win its sixth straight home match. Kicking off at 4 p.m. EDT, the match will be the Spirit’s annual Cancer Awareness Day at Audi Field.

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Washington Spirit Names Children’s National a Proud Pediatric PartnerWashington, D.C. (07/30/2026) — The Washington Spirit today announced a new multi-year partnership with Children’s National, naming the region’s pediatric health system as a Pediatric Partner in a collaboration focused on advancing children’s health, strengthening community connections and inspiring the next generation through the power of women’s soccer. The partnership reflects both organizations’ shared commitment […]

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Preview: Washington Spirit Welcomes Denver Summit FC to DC for First TimeThe Washington Spirit will host Denver Summit FC for the first time ever Sunday night with a chance to win its tenth match in 12 contests. Kicking off at 7 p.m. EDT, the Spirit will celebrate its annual Women’s Empowerment Night at Audi Field.

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Washington Spirit Signs Midfielder Mélissa BethiThe Washington Spirit has signed Algerian national team midfielder Mélissa Bethi to a four-year contract through the 2029 season, the club announced today. As part of the move, the Spirit will pay a transfer fee to Bethi’s former club FC Nantes of France's top-flight Première Ligue.

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Washington Spirit Midfielder Monique Ngock Named to Cameroon Roster for 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of NationsWashington Spirit midfielder Monique Ngock has been called up to the Cameroon Women’s National Team for the upcoming 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, the Cameroonian Football Federation announced recently.

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Washington Spirit Forward Rosemonde Kouassi Named to Ivory Coast Roster for 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of NationsWashington Spirit forward Rosemonde Kouassi has been called up to the Ivory Coast Women’s National Team for the upcoming 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, the Ivorian Football Federation announced recently. Kouassi and Ivory Coast will compete in Group B as they look to win the tournament for the first time. Should the side advance out of the group stage, it would play in the quarterfinal round on Saturday, August 8.

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Washington Spirit Duo Named to Nigeria Roster for 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of NationsWashington Spirit midfielder Deborah Abiodun and forward Gift Monday have been called up to the Nigeria Women’s National Team for the upcoming 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, the Nigeria Football Federation announced recently. The Super Falcons will compete in Group C as the side looks to capture its 11th continental title. Should Nigeria advance out of group play, the team would play in the quarterfinal round on Sunday, August 9.

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Washington Spirit and Pupatella Announce PartnershipWashington, D.C. (07/14/2026) — The Washington Spirit, Washington D.C.’s National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) club, today announced a landmark partnership with Pupatella, the award-winning Neapolitan pizzeria beloved by Washingtonians for over a decade. Pupatella will serve as the club’s Official Neapolitan Pizza Partner — a first-of-its-kind designation. The announcement signals a significant milestone for both […]

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Washington Spirit Signs Cameroonian Standout Monique NgockThe Washington Spirit has signed Canadian defender Élisabeth Tsé to a three-year contract with a 2029 team option, the club announced today. As part of the move, the Spirit will pay a transfer fee to Tsé’s former club Le Havre of France's Première Ligue.

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Washington Spirit Carries Midseason Momentum Into Second-Half Return at Audi FieldClub opens the back half of the 2026 season July 3 riding record attendance, a top-four start, and a packed slate of enhanced theme nights and fan experiences Washington, D.C. (07/02/2026) — The Washington Spirit returns to Audi Field on Friday, July 3 against the Houston Dash to open the second half of the 2026 NWSL season filled with upgraded theme nights, ticket offers […]

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Washington Spirit Announces Midseason Roster UpdateThe Washington Spirit has made two midseason roster moves ahead of the resumption of the regular season early next month, the club announced today. The club has exercised its 2027 option on forward Tamara Bolt’s contract and extended short-term injury replacement (STR) player Madison Haugen through the end of the 2026 season.

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Washington Spirit Announces Special Ticket Offers for Second Half of SeasonClub unveils four themed ticket packages spanning July through September at Audi Field Washington, D.C. (06/18/2026) — The Washington Spirit announced a series of special ticket offers for the second half of the 2026 NWSL season today, giving fans multiple ways to experience matchday at Audi Field with four exclusive deals tied to home games from July through September. […]

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Washington Spirit Welcomes Sol de Janeiro as Club’s Official Body Care and Celebration PartnerA multi-year partnership that introduces the global brand’s body-celebrating, sensorial world to the Spirit Washington, D.C. (06/17/2026) — The Washington Spirit announced a partnership with Sol de Janeiro today, making the globally beloved body care brand the Official Body Care and Celebration Partner of the club. Known for its celebration of the infectious joy, confidence […]

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Washington Spirit Forward Claudia Martínez Called Up to Paraguay Women's National TeamWashington Spirit forward Claudia Martínez has been called up to the Paraguay Women's National Team for the side's June matches beginning today. The side will face Bolivia and Colombia in CONMEBOL Women's Nations League play as the competition continues to serve as a qualifier for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.

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Washington Spirit Forward Gift Monday Called Up to Nigeria Women's National TeamWashington Spirit forward Gift Monday has been called up to the Nigeria Women's National Team for the federation's upcoming friendlies against Senegal, the Nigeria Football Federation announced recently. The Super Falcons will host both matches in Ikenne, located in southwest Nigeria.

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Washington Spirit Midfielder Leicy Santos Called Up to Colombia Women's National Team for World Cup QualifiersWashington Spirit midfielder Leicy Santos has been called up to the Colombia Women's National Team as the side prepares to conclude CONMEBOL Women's Nations League play, Colombia Football announced recently. Las Cafeteras will take on Uruguay and Paraguay later this month as this competition continues to serve as a qualifier for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.

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Preview: Washington Spirit Returns Home for Final Match Before June BreakThe Washington Spirit will close out its spring schedule on Saturday night when it hosts Seattle Reign FC in the second and final meeting of the regular season between the sides. Audi Field will once again be packed this weekend as the Spirit announced its earliest sellout in club history and third of the season ten days ago.

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Washington Spirit Midfielder Rebeca Bernal Called Up to Mexico Women's National TeamWashington Spirit midfielder Rebeca Bernal has been called up to the Mexico Women's National Team for the federation's upcoming friendlies against Australia, the Mexican Football Federation announced this week. The side will travel to Newcastle and Sydney to take on the Matildas early next month.

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Diageo and Washington Spirit Enter Year Two and Renew Purpose-Driven PartnershipAs women's sports continue their rapid rise across the United States, and soccer's popularity reaches new heights, the Washington Spirit and Diageo North America are building a partnership rooted in more than visibility - one designed to create meaningful impact in the community.

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Washington Spirit's Sofia Cantore and Lucia Di Guglielmo Called Up to Italy Women's National TeamWashington Spirit forward Sofia Cantore and defender Lucia Di Guglielmo have been called up to the Italy Women's National Team for the side's upcoming matches, the Italian Football Federation announced this week. Le Azzurre will host Serbia and travel to take on Sweden in its fifth and sixth qualifiers for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup early next month.

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Washington Spirit's Gabrielle Carle and Élisabeth Tsé Called Up to Canada Women's National TeamWashington Spirit defenders Gabrielle Carle and Élisabeth Tsé have been called up to the Canada Women's National Team for the side's upcoming competition, Canada Soccer announced today. The team will travel to Central America for its June camp before taking on Costa Rica in Cartago.

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Washington Spirit's Trinity Rodman and Tara Rudd Called Up to U.S. Women's National TeamWashington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman and defender Tara Rudd have been called up to the U.S. Women's National Team for the side's upcoming trip to Brazil, U.S. Soccer announced today. The Spirit duo will travel to South America for two friendlies against Brazil early next month.

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Washington Spirit Forward Rosemonde Kouassi Called Up to Ivory Coast Women's National TeamWashington Spirit forward Rosemonde Kouassi has been called up to the Ivory Coast Women's National Team for the side's June friendlies, the Ivorian Football Federation announced today. Kouassi and Ivory Coast will take on Cape Verde early next month in Abidjan.

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Washington Spirit Goalkeeper Sandy MacIver Called Up to Scotland Women's National TeamWashington Spirit goalkeeper Sandy MacIver has been called up to the Scotland Women's National Team for next month's World Cup qualifiers, the Scottish FA announced today. The team will face Israel in two neutral site fixtures early next month.

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Washington Spirit Defender Esme Morgan Called Up to England Women's National TeamWashington Spirit defender Esme Morgan has been called up to the England Women's National Team for the side's upcoming qualifiers for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, England Football announced today. Morgan and the Lionesses will visit Spain and host Ukraine in the side's final two qualifying matches in early June.

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Washington Spirit Announces Earliest Sellout in Club HistorySpirit has sold out of tickets 11 days before May 30 match against Seattle Reign FC Washington, D.C. (05/19/2026) - The Washington Spirit has sold out its May 30 match against Seattle Reign FC, the club announced today. The sellout comes a full 11 days before the match, the earliest the Spirit has ever announced a sellout.

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Washington Spirit Honored as NWSL Club Retail MVPSpirit recognized at NWSL Merchandise Summit for setting the standard across the league in merchandise sales, fan engagement, and brand innovation Washington, D.C. (05/08/2026) - The Washington Spirit has been named the NWSL Club Retail MVP, the league recently announced at its Merchandise Summit, recognizing the club's excellence atop the league in merchandise sales, fan engagement, and brand innovation.

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Five Washington Spirit Players Named to NWSL's Best XI of the Month, presented by Amazon PrimeFive Washington Spirit players have been named to the NWSL's Best XI of the Month, presented by Amazon Prime, for their performances during April competition, the league announced today. Following the Spirit's flawless month, nearly half of April's team of the month is made up of players from the District, with no other club having more than one player on the team.

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Washington Spirit Head Coach Adrián González Named NWSL Coach of the MonthWashington Spirit Head Coach Adrián González has been named the NWSL Coach of the Month for April, the league announced today. In his first full season as Head Coach of the Spirit, González has won the honor for the first time in his career.

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Washington Spirit Star Leicy Santos Named NWSL Player of the WeekWashington Spirit midfielder Leicy Santos has been named the NWSL Player of the Week, presented by AT&T and forward Trinity Rodman earned Assist of the Week, presented by CVS Health for their outstanding performances in last Friday's 4-0 home win over the Kansas City Current, the league announced today.

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Preview: Washington Spirit to Face Louisville in Yellow Out at Audi FieldThe Washington Spirit will wrap up a short homestand Wednesday night when it takes on Racing Louisville FC in the sides' second and final meeting of the 2026 regular season. Washington will wear its yellow Shockwave kit at home this week and fans are encouraged to come dressed in their best neon yellow.

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Washington Spirit Names Leicy Santos Club's Nominee for Lauren Holiday Impact AwardWashington Spirit star midfielder Leicy Santos has been named the club's nominee for the NWSL's prestigious Lauren Holiday Impact Award, presented by Nationwide, the club announced today. This award recognizes NWSL players for outstanding service and character off the pitch, spotlighting those who exemplify dedication and commitment to giving back to their local communities.

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Washington Spirit to Hold Second Annual Open Training on June 21The Spirit welcomes fans to a free, up-close afternoon with the team at George Mason University Washington, D.C. (04/27/26) - The Washington Spirit will host its second annual Open Training Fan Event on Sunday, June 21 on the campus of George Mason University in Fairfax, Va.

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Recap: Washington Spirit Dominates Kansas City Current in 4 - 0 Win in Front of Sold Out Audi FieldWashington, D.C. (04/24/2026) - The Washington Spirit took home their second win of the season on Friday evening, defeating the Kansas City Current 4-0. The top two finishers from last season played in front of a sold-out stadium of 19,215 fans.

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Washington Spirit Sells Out Second Match of Season With 19,215 at Audi FieldQuickest Spirit has sold out two home matches to start a season in club history Washington, D.C. (04/24/2026) - The Washington Spirit has sold out its second match this season, announcing an attendance of 19,215 at Audi Field on Friday evening in a matchup of last year's top two teams on the table with Kansas City.

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Preview: Washington Spirit Ready to Host Kansas City Current in Battle of Last Season's Top Two TeamsThe Washington Spirit will return to action Friday night when the side hosts the Kansas City Current at Audi Field in a highly anticipated matchup. The clubs finished as the top two teams on the table in 2025 and haven't met since a scoreless draw over seven months ago.

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Washington Spirit and Defender Kate Wiesner Agree to New ContractThe Washington Spirit and star defender Kate Wiesner have agreed to a new contract, the club announced today. Wiesner's new deal is a three-year contract with a 2029 club option and will replace her current contract that was set to expire at the end of this year.

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Washington Spirit Recalls Goalkeeper Sara Wojdelko from LoanThe Washington Spirit has recalled goalkeeper Sara Wojdelko from her loan with DC Power FC of the Gainbridge Super League as she continues to rehab from injury, the clubs announced today.

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Washington Spirit Earns Top-Performing Kit Launch in NWSLClub has six of the eight top-selling player jerseys Washington, D.C. (04/09/2026) - The Washington Spirit had the NWSL's most successful kit launch of 2026, leading the league in jersey sales and social media impressions, the league announced Thursday.

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Washington Spirit Announces Partnership with Lafayette Federal Credit UnionWashington, D.C. (04/08/2026) - The Washington Spirit announced a partnership with Lafayette Federal Credit Union today, naming Lafayette Federal the Official Credit Union of the Spirit. The agreement brings together two organizations deeply tied to the Washington, D.C. area looking to make an impact across the region.

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Washington Spirit Forward Claudia Martínez Called Up to Paraguay Women's National TeamWashington Spirit forward Claudia Martínez has been called up to the Paraguay Women's National Team, the Paraguayan Football Association announced this week. The side will resume CONMEBOL Women's Nations League play with matches against Ecuador and Peru. The tournament continues to serve as a qualifier for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.