Washington Spirit vs. Portland Thorns FC - September 06, 2026

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Tamara making her senior national team debut for Brazil!🤩🇧🇷 @SelecaoFeminina Congratulations, Tamara!! 🫶🥳

Portland Thorns FC

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A 2022 NWSL Champion! 🌹 Congrats on an amazing career, Crystal Dunn! 👏

U.S. Women's National Soccer Team

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160 caps 🧢 25 goals 🥅 19 assists ⚽️ Olympic Gold Medalist 🥇 FIFA Women's World Cup Champion 🏆 Take a bow Crystal Dunn! 👏

National Women’s Soccer League

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NWSL players repping the Red, White, and Blue 🔴⚪️🔵 🇺🇸 Claudia Dickey (@reignfc) 🇺🇸 Trinity Rodman (@WashSpirit) 🇺🇸 Avery Patterson (@HoustonDash) 🇺🇸 Capt. Lindsey Heaps (@denversummitfc) 🇺🇸 Sophia Wilson (@ThornsFC) 🇺🇸 Tierna Davidson (@GothamFC) 🇺🇸 Rose Lavelle (@GothamFC)

U.S. Women's National Soccer Team

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The STARters in DC 👀 USWNT x The @HomeDepot

Portland Thorns FC

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Soph with the start!!! 👏 P available in support! 🌹

U.S. Women's National Soccer Team

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The STARters in DC 👀 USWNT x The @HomeDepot

Portland Thorns FC

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REMAIN CALM! OMG IT’S HAPPENING! THE SEEK IS ON 🤩 Get outside PDX , prizes are dropping at 10am TODAY! Find the Thorns and @AllTrails branded boxes at these trailheads, don’t forget to share on social when you win! 🥾 Multnomah Falls 🏠 Pittock Mansion 🌲 Mt. Tabor Outer

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Washington Spirit Trades Forward Gift Monday to Boston Legacy FCThe Washington Spirit has traded forward Gift Monday to Boston Legacy FC in exchange for $500k in transfer threshold funds, the clubs announced today. The trade also carries a 20 percent sell-on clause for the Spirit should Boston transfer or trade Monday to a third club in the future.

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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 recently. The side will face El Salvador in two away friendlies taking place in the Salvadoran capital.

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Washington Spirit Midfielder Mélissa Bethi Called Up to Algeria Women’s National TeamWashington Spirit midfielder Mélissa Bethi has been called up to the Algeria Women’s National Team for the side's upcoming Olympic qualifying matches, the Algerian Football Federation announced recently. The team will host and visit Central African Republic this month in two qualifiers for the 2028 Olympic Games.

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Washington Spirit Places Defender Kate Wiesner on Season-Ending Injury ListThe Washington Spirit has moved defender Kate Wiesner from the 45-day injury (D45) list to the season-ending injury (SEI) list, the club announced today.

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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 upcoming Olympic qualifying matches, the Ivorian Football Federation announced recently. Kouassi and Ivory Coast will take on D.R. Congo this month in a home and away fixture.

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Washington Spirit Defender Élisabeth Tsé Named to Canada Women’s National Team RosterWashington Spirit defender Élisabeth Tsé has been called up to the Canada Women’s National Team for the side's upcoming home friendlies, Canada Soccer announced today. The team will host Denmark next month in Montréal and Toronto for the side’s first action since June.

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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 side’s upcoming Olympic qualifying matches against Comoros, the Nigeria Football Federation announced this week.

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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 today. Le Azzurre will take on Belarus next month in a qualifier play-off for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

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Washington Spirit’s Trinity Rodman and Tara Rudd Called Up to U.S. Women’s National TeamWashington Spirit defender Esme Morgan has been called up to the England Women's National Team for the side’s upcoming qualifier play-off for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, England Football announced today. Morgan and the Lionesses will visit and host Greece 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 qualifier play-off for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, England Football announced today. Morgan and the Lionesses will visit and host Greece next month.

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Washington Spirit Breaks Club Single Season Attendance Record With Over 200,000 FansWashington, D.C. (09/26/2026) — The Washington Spirit broke its club record for single season home attendance with this evening’s sellout crowd of 19,215 at Audi Field, the team announced today. The Spirit surpassed 200,000 fans in a regular season for the first time in club history for a total of 205,367 fans through only 13 home games, […]

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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 Czechia in a home and away fixture next month with a chance to advance in World Cup qualifying.

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Washington Spirit Forward Tamara Bolt Earns First Call-Up to Brazil Women’s National TeamWashington Spirit forward Tamara Bolt has been called up to the Brazil Women’s National Team for the side's upcoming home friendlies, the Brazilian Football Confederation announced recently. The team will host Argentina for two friendlies next month in Porto Alegre and São Lourenço da Mata.

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Washington Spirit’s Gabrielle Carle Called Up to Canada Women’s National TeamWashington Spirit defender Gabrielle Carle has been called up to the Canada Women’s National Team for the side's upcoming home friendlies, Canada Soccer announced today. The team will host Denmark next month in Montréal and Toronto for the side’s first action since June.

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Washington Spirit Owner Michele Kang Named World Football Summit’s 2026 Best ExecutiveKynisca Founder becomes the first woman to receive the award, recognizing her impact across football in Europe and North America. MADRID (09/16/2026) — Michele Kang, Founder of Kynisca and Owner of the Washington Spirit, has received the 2026 World Football Summit Award for Best Executive, becoming the first woman in the award’s history to earn […]

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Washington Spirit and Midfielder Leicy Santos Agree to New ContractThe 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 Unveils New Player-Centric Giveaways for Final Two Home Matches of Regular SeasonWashington, D.C. (09/14/2026) — The Washington Spirit will send fans home with a piece of the team this fall, unveiling two player-centric giveaways for the club’s final two home matches of the regular season, the club announced today. October 17 vs. Gotham FC — Tara Rudd Building Blocks Set The first 5,000 fans through the […]

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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. […]