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Washington Spirit Recalls Goalkeeper Sara Wojdelko from Loan

The 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 NWSL

Club 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 Union

Washington, 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 Team

Washington 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.

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Washington Spirit Midfielder Leicy Santos Called Up to Colombia Women's National Team for World Cup Qualifiers

Washington Spirit midfielder Leicy Santos has been called up to the Colombia Women's National Team as the side gets ready to resume CONMEBOL Women's Nations League play, Colombia Football announced today. Las Cafeteras will take on Venezuela, Chile and Argentina later this month.

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Washington Spirit Forward Rosemonde Kouassi Called Up to Ivory Coast Women's National Team for 2026 FIFA Series

Washington Spirit forward Rosemonde Kouassi has been called up to the Ivory Coast Women's National Team for the 2026 FIFA Series in Abidjan, the Ivorian Football Federation announced recently. Kouassi and Ivory Coast will take on Mauritania, Turks and Caicos Islands and Pakistan later this month with all three matches taking place at Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.

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Washington Spirit's Cantore, Di Guglielmo Called Up to Italy Women's National Team

Washington 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 travel to take on Serbia and Denmark in its third and fourth of six qualifiers for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup later this month.

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Washington Spirit Defender Esme Morgan Called Up to England Women's National Team

Washington 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 host Spain and travel to take on Iceland in the third and fourth of six qualifying matches in mid-April.

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Washington Spirit Goalkeeper Sandy MacIver Called Up to Scotland Women's National Team

Washington 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 Belgium in a home and away fixture in mid-April.

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Preview: Washington Spirit Returns Home to Host Utah Royals FC

The Washington Spirit will return home Wednesday night for a midweek meeting with Utah Royals FC at Audi Field. This match will be the Spirit's last home match until late April as it prepares to hit the road for a few away contests. Tickets are still available at WashingtonSpirit.com/tickets.

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Washington Spirit and Victory+ Announce Regional Broadcast Partnership to Expand Fan Access

Washington, D.C. (03/20/2025) - Washington Spirit and Victory+ today announced a new regional broadcast partnership that will bring live match coverage and exclusive club content to fans across the DMV via Victory+, a free, fan-first sports streaming platform. The partnership officially kicks off tonight, Friday, March 20, as Victory+ provides regional coverage for the Spirit's [...]

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Washington Spirit to Take on Rival Gotham FC at Citi Field in Queens Classic

The Washington Spirit and rival Gotham FC will face off at Citi Field in Queens, New York on Wednesday, July 15 for an 8 p.m. ET kickoff in the first women's sporting event at the famous home of Major League Baseball's New York Mets, the clubs announced today.

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Washington Spirit Named Finalist for Sports Business Journal's 2026 Sports Team of the Year

Washington, D.C. (03/17/2025) - The Washington Spirit has been named one of seven finalists for Sports Business Journal's 2026 Sports Team of the Year Award, marking the first time the organization has been a nominee for the illustrious annual award.

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Washington Spirit Sells Out Home Opener in Fastest Selling Regular Season Match in Club History

Washington, D.C. (03/13/2025) - The Washington Spirit has sold out tonight's home opener in the fastest selling regular season match in club history, with the match selling out in less than two months after tickets went on sale in mid-January, the club announced today.

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Washington Spirit Ready to Kick Off 2026 With New Home Match Activations

Washington, D.C. (03/12/2026) - The Washington Spirit will kick off its 2026 campaign Friday night alongside the club's most robust fan experience offerings yet at Audi Field. This season, fans will be able to enjoy performances from the Spirit Crew Entertainment Team, the club's first-ever entertainment team, light shows featuring fan-first tech, new features in Spiritville, inclusive concessions options and much more.

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Washington Spirit Announces 2026 Start-of-Season Roster

Washington, D.C. (03/11/2026) - The Washington Spirit has released its 23-player roster ahead of Friday night's regular season kickoff, the club announced today. The current roster features four goalkeepers, nine defenders, seven midfielders and eight forwards. Of the 28 players on the Spirit roster, only 23 are active (not on the season-ending injury list or [...]

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Washington Spirit Announces Additions to Sporting Staff

Washington, D.C. (03/09/2026) - The Washington Spirit announced the new additions to its sporting staff today as the club prepares to open its 2026 season on Friday. The Spirit will be led by Head Coach Adrián González, who enters his first full season in charge after being promoted last June and leading the team to [...]

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Washington Spirit Unveils New 'Spirit in Bloom' Kit Ahead of 2026 Season

Today, the Washington Spirit unveiled its new 'Spirit in Bloom' kit, embracing DC's iconic spring cherry blossom bloom in a vibrant pink and the club's Spirit Green. This year's newest kit will join the Spirit's yellow 'Shockwave' kit as the club's two uniform options as it begins its fight for another NWSL Championship in 2026.

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Washington Spirit Loans Goalkeeper Sara Wojdelko to DC Power FC

The Washington Spirit has loaned goalkeeper Sara Wojdelko to DC Power FC of the Gainbridge Super League through May 31, the clubs announced today. As part of the deal, Power FC paid a loan fee to the Spirit as Washington retains the right to recall Wojdelko.

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Washington Spirit Forward Rosemonde Kouassi Called Up to Ivory Coast Women's National Team

Washington Spirit forward Rosemonde Kouassi has been called up to the Ivory Coast Women's National Team for the federation's upcoming friendlies against Benin and Kenya prior to next month's 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, the Ivorian Football Federation announced recently.

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ESPN Original Series NWSL: The Final Third to premiere February 25, Prominently Featuring the Washington Spirit

ESPN today announced its newest ESPN Original Series NWSL: The Final Third will premiere February 25 on the ESPN App, with its linear debut airing March 2 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN2. The series will also be available to stream on Disney+ on March 2 through March 31.

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Washington Spirit Midfielder Leicy Santos Called Up to Colombia Women's National Team

Washington Spirit midfielder Leicy Santos has been called up to the Colombia Women's National Team for the 2026 SheBelieves Cup, Colombia Football announced this week. The side will take on Canada, Argentina and the United States in early March.

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Washington Spirit Defender Rebeca Bernal Called Up to Mexico Women's National Team

Washington Spirit defender Rebeca Bernal has been called up to the Mexico Women's National Team for the federation's upcoming matches, the Mexican Football Federation announced today. The side will travel to take on Saint Lucia in its second qualifying match for this year's 2026 Concacaf W Championship before returning home to host Brazil in a friendly.

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Two Washington Spirit Players Called Up to Nigeria Women's National Team

Washington Spirit midfielder Deborah Abiodun and forward Gift Monday have been called up to the Nigeria Women's National Team for the federation's upcoming friendlies against Cameroon, the Nigeria Football Federation announced today. The side will visit Yaoundé, the Cameroonian capital city, for both friendlies.

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Two Washington Spirit Players Called Up to Italy Women's National Team

Washington 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 Sweden and Denmark in two qualifiers for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in early March.

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Washington Spirit's Gabby Carle Called Up to Canada Women's National Team

Washington Spirit defender Gabby Carle has been called up to the Canada Women's National Team for the 2026 SheBelieves Cup, Canada Soccer announced today. The side will take on Colombia, the United States and Argentina in early March.

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Washington Spirit's Esme Morgan Called Up to England Women's National Team

Washington 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 take on Ukraine and Iceland in the first of six qualifying matches beginning early next month.

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Three Washington Spirit Players Called Up to U.S. Women's National Team for 2026 SheBelieves Cup

Three Washington Spirit players have been called up to the U.S. Women's National Team (USWNT) for the upcoming 2026 SheBelieves Cup, U.S. Soccer announced today. Forward Trinity Rodman and defenders Tara Rudd (née McKeown) and Kate Wiesner will take on Argentina, Canada and Colombia in the 11th annual tournament.

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Washington Spirit and Star Defender Tara Rudd Agree to New Contract

2025 NWSL Defender of the Year signs three-year deal with 2029 and 2030 club options Washington, D.C. (02/17/2026) - The Washington Spirit and star defender Tara Rudd (nee' McKeown) have agreed to a new contract, the club announced today. Rudd's new deal will go through the 2028 season, carry 2029 and 2030 club options, and [...]

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Washington Spirit Trades Croix Bethune to Kansas City Current

The Washington Spirit traded midfielder Croix Bethune to the Kansas City Current in exchange for a club-record $100k in allocation funds and $900k in transfer threshold funds, the third-largest return in NWSL history and a top ten global transfer, which will be used to attract and retain top talent, the club announced today.

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Washington Spirit Goalkeeper Sandy MacIver Called Up to Scotland Women's National Team

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Washington Spirit CEO Kim Stone Honored as One of ADWEEK's Most Powerful Women in Sports

Washington, D.C. (02/03/2026) - Washington Spirit CEO Kim Stone has been named one of ADWEEK's Most Powerful Women in Sports, the publication announced today. This year's decorated list features 35 game-changing executives, athletes, agents and media members in the sports industry. "This honor is a reflection of the incredible work happening across the entire Spirit [...]

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Washington Spirit Announces Initial 2026 Preseason Roster

The Washington Spirit has released its initial 2026 preseason roster, the club announced today. The current roster features four goalkeepers, 12 defenders, five midfielders and eight forwards. The Spirit will spend the next three weeks training in Florida before returning to the DMV in mid-February and kicking off the 2026 season at home in March.

Bethune's 1st USWNT Goal 💫

USA leading 1-0 after Croix opens account 🎥

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Washington Spirit Signs Two to Short-Term Injury Replacement Contracts

The Washington Spirit has signed defenders Madison Haugen and Molly Skurcenski to short-term injury replacement contracts, the club announced today. Both players will join the team for preseason training this month ahead of season kickoff in March.

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Washington Spirit Signs Paraguayan Star Claudia Martínez

The Washington Spirit has signed Paraguayan forward Claudia Martínez to a three-year contract with a 2029 club option, the club announced today.

Rodman Scores on Return 🤩

USWNT captain brings out dancing celebration to top great week 🎥

Rodman to Captain USWNT 🫡

Emma Hayes lays out team plan for Paraguay 🎥

Hayes on Rodman Contract ✍️

USWNT manager backs star staying in NWSL 🎥

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🚨 Trinity Rodman Stays in NWSL

USWNT, Washington Spirit star becomes highest-paid women's soccer player in world with new 3-year deal (ESPN)

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Washington Spirit and Star Trinity Rodman Agree to Landmark New Contract

The Washington Spirit and star forward Trinity Rodman have agreed to a new contract that secures one of the world's most dynamic players and a franchise cornerstone in Washington D.C. through the 2028 season. Per club policy, financial terms of the deal were not released.

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Washington Spirit Recalls Forward Emma Gaines-Ramos From Loan

The Washington Spirit has recalled forward Emma Gaines-Ramos from her loan with Tampa Bay Sun FC of the Gainbridge Super League, the club announced today. Gaines-Ramos will join the Spirit for preseason training this month.

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Washington Spirit to Close Out 2025-26 Concacaf W Champions Cup in Central Mexico

The 2025-26 Concacaf W Champions Cup semifinals, third-place match and final will be held at Estadio Hidalgo in Pachuca, Mexico, the confederation announced today.

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Washington Spirit Announces Updates to Roster Loans

The Washington Spirit announced updates to the club's roster loans today. Forward Tamara Bolt will return to the Spirit for preseason later this month following her 2025 loan with Dallas Trinity FC of the Gainbridge Super League. Midfielder Heather Stainbrook will spend the 2026 calendar year on loan with Dallas.

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Washington Spirit Goalkeeper Lyza Jessee Announces Retirement

Washington Spirit goalkeeper Lyza Jessee has retired from the NWSL after three professional seasons in DC, she announced today.

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Washington Spirit Releases 2026 Regular Season Schedule

Coming off back-to-back championship appearances and a season that once again broke attendance records at Audi Field, the Washington Spirit released its full 2026 regular season schedule today, featuring 15 NWSL matches at home, the most in club history.

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Washington Spirit Signs Canadian Defender Élisabeth Tsé

The 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 Trades Narumi Miura to Utah Royals FC

The Washington Spirit has traded midfielder Narumi Miura to Utah Royals FC in exchange for $180k in allocation funds, the clubs announced today.

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Washington Spirit Signs Goalkeeper Sara Wojdelko from Vanderbilt

Washington Spirit goalkeeper Kaylie Collins has signed a new one-year contract through the 2026 season, the club announced today. Collins joined the Spirit as a training player in June 2024 before signing to the active roster later that summer.

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Four Washington Spirit Players Called Up to U.S. Women's National Team for January Friendlies

Croix Bethune, Hal Hershfelt, Tara Rudd, Kate Wiesner and U.S. to take on Paraguay and Chile in two friendlies

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Washington Spirit Signs Goalkeeper Kaylie Collins to New Contract

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Washington Spirit Announces Roster Update Prior to 2026 Preseason

The Washington Spirit has signed Italian defender Lucia Di Guglielmo 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 Di Guglielmo's former club AS Roma of Italy's top-flight Serie A.

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Washington Spirit Signs Defender Lucia Di Guglielmo

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NWSL Approves High Impact Player Rule 🤑

Trinity Rodman-inspired rule increases spending...with certain criteria 📲

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Washington Spirit Signs Star Defender Gabby Carle to New Contract

Washington Spirit star defender Gabby Carle has signed a new contract keeping her with the team through the 2029 season, the club announced today. The Canadian standout agreed to a new five-year contract, retroactive to the start of the 2025 season.

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Washington Spirit and Monumental Sports Network Announce Record 2025 Viewership

Washington Spirit matches on Monumental Sports Network (MNMT) drew record audiences locally in the greater DMV region this season, the Spirit shared today. In a banner year for women's sports on the network, Spirit contests set a new standard for local NWSL broadcasts.

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Washington Spirit Names Kim Bolt Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer

The Washington Spirit today announced the appointment of Kim Bolt as Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer, a newly created executive role that reflects the club's continued evolution into a high-performance, growth-oriented organization.

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Washington Spirit Lands Four on The Guardian's '100 Best Female Footballers' of 2025

Washington, D.C. (12/05/25) - Four Washington Spirit stars have been named to The Guardian's '100 Best Female Footballers in the World' list for 2025, the publication announced this week. Forward Trinity Rodman (#35), forward Sofia Cantore (#44), midfielder Leicy Santos (#95) and forward Gift Monday (#97) all earned a nod in the annual global ranking.

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Washington Spirit Names Haley Carter President of Soccer Operations, Promotes Nathan Minion to General Manager

Washington, D.C. (12/03/25) - The Washington Spirit today announced the appointment of Haley Carter as the club's President of Soccer Operations, effective December 1. Alongside Carter's appointment, the Spirit has promoted Nathan Minion to General Manager on a permanent basis. As President of Soccer Operations, Carter will serve as the club's senior sporting executive, responsible [...]

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Washington Spirit Defender Rebeca Bernal Called Up to Mexico Women's National Team

Bernal and Mexico will kick off 2026 Concacaf W Championship qualifiers

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Washington Spirit Midfielder Leicy Santos Called Up to Colombia Women's National Team

Santos and Colombia will take on Bolivia in CONMEBOL Women's Nations League

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Two Washington Spirit Stars Named to NWSL Best XI Teams

Tara McKeown named to Best XI, Croix Bethune to Second XI

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Washington Spirit Star Tara McKeown Wins NWSL Defender of the Year

Washington, D.C. (11/19/2025) - Washington Spirit star Tara McKeown has been named the NWSL Defender of the Year, the league announced today at the inaugural NWSL Awards in San Jose. McKeown earns the prestigious honor in just her third year as a center back and second year as a finalist.

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Rodman Extension Vetoed by NWSL

USWNT star reportedly agreed to new contract with Spirit (Bloomberg)

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Rodman Winner in Return 💪

USWNT forward back scoring big goals after injury 🎥

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Rodman Out Indefinitely

USWNT star still managing back injury

Rodman Scores on Return 🌟

Sick USWNT assist from Thompson for 1-0 vs. Brazil 🎥

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Fans Love Rodman Comeback 🫶

USWNT star is back with a bang 📲

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Rodman Ready for USWNT Return

Trinity excited about being back with the national team

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Washington Spirit Forward Sofia Cantore Called Up to Italy Women's National Team

Cantore and Le Azzurre will take on the United States in two friendlies

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Washington Spirit Duo Called Up to U.S. Women's National Team

Croix Bethune and Kate Wiesner called up to USWNT for friendlies against Italy

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Washington Spirit Midfielder Narumi Miura Called Up to Japan Women's National Team

Narumi and Japan will host Canada in two international friendlies

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Washington Spirit Defender Esme Morgan Called Up to England Women's National Team

Morgan and Lionesses will host China PR and Ghana in two international friendlies

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Washington Spirit Advances to Second Straight NWSL Championship

Spirit will take on winner of tomorrow's Orlando-Gotham match on Saturday, November 22 in San Jose

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Washington Spirit Ready for Final Home Match of 2025 in Front of Another Sellout Crowd

Fans encouraged to wear yellow again to Saturday's matchup with Portland

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Washington Spirit Goalkeeper Sandy MacIver Called Up to Scotland Women's National Team

MacIver and Scotland to face Ukraine and China PR in two upcoming friendlies

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Washington Spirit Sells Out Home Semifinal Match in Record Time

Tara McKeown up for Defender of the Year, Adrián González for Coach of the Year

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Washington Spirit Goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury Named NWSL Player of the Week, presented by AT&T

Washington, D.C. (11/11/2025) - Washington Spirit captain and goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury has been named the NWSL Player of the Week, presented by AT&T for her stellar performance during the Spirit's quarterfinal against Louisville, the league announced today. Kingsbury's heroics helped Washington advance into the semifinal round for the second straight season.

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Washington Spirit Duo Named Finalists for NWSL's End-of-Year Awards

Tara McKeown up for Defender of the Year, Adrián González for Coach of the Year

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Washington Spirit's Home Semifinal Match at Audi Field Set for Saturday, November 15 at Noon

Washington, D.C. (11/09/2025) - The Washington Spirit will host the winner of today's Portland Thorns FC-San Diego Wave FC match in its home semifinal match at Audi Field on Saturday, November 15 at 12 p.m. EST, the NWSL announced today.

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Rodman Wanted in England 👀

At least three WSL clubs pursuing USWNT star (The Athletic) 📲

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Washington Spirit to Host Semifinal Match at Audi Field Next Weekend

Spirit advances after PKs against Louisville, will host winner of tomorrow's Portland-San Diego match

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Washington Spirit's Home Quarterfinal Match at Audi Field Set for Saturday, November 8 at Noon

Washington, D.C. (11/02/2025) - The Washington Spirit will host Racing Louisville FC in its home quarterfinal match at Audi Field on Saturday, November 8 at 12 p.m. EST, the NWSL announced today.

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Washington Spirit Stars Show Out During Latest International Break

Eleven different Spirit players earned call-ups to their respective senior national teams

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Washington Spirit Forward Rosemonde Kouassi Called Up to Ivory Coast Women's National Team

Kouassi and Ivory Coast will take on Senegal in 2026 WAFCON qualifiers Washington, D.C. (10/19/2025) - Washington Spirit forward Rosemonde Kouassi has been called up to the Ivory Coast Women's National Team for the federation's upcoming 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Senegal, the Ivorian Football Federation announced this week.

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Washington Spirit Midfielder Leicy Santos Called Up to Colombia Women's National Team

Santos and Colombia will take on Perú and Ecuador in CONMEBOL Women's Nations League Washington, D.C. (10/19/2025) - Washington Spirit midfielder Leicy Santos has been called up to the Colombia Women's National Team for the upcoming CONMEBOL Women's Nations League, Colombia Football announced this weekend.

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Washington Spirit Midfielder Deborah Abiodun Called Up to Nigeria Women's National Team

Abiodun and Super Falcons to take on Benin in 2026 WAFCON qualifiers Washington, D.C. (10/17/2025) - Washington Spirit midfielder Deborah Abiodun has been called up to the Nigeria Women's National Team for the federation's upcoming 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches, the Nigeria Football Federation announced today.

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Washington Spirit to Host CVS Health Day in Final Home Match Before Playoffs

Saturday's regular season home finale to feature special rally towel giveaway, musical performances and more

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Rodman Misses USWNT Games

USA star injured for Portugal and New Zealand games (The Athletic)

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Washington Spirit Defender Kysha Sylla Called Up to France Women's National Team

Washington, D.C. (10/16/2025) - Washington Spirit defender Kysha Sylla has been called up to the France Women's National Team for the UEFA Women's Nations League semifinals against Germany, the French Football Federation announced Thursday. This marks the young defender's first career call-up to the French senior team.

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Washington Spirit Wins Group B in Concacaf W Champions Cup

Washington, D.C. (10/15/2025) - With tonight's 4-0 win over CF Monterrey Femenil, the Washington Spirit has won Group B of the 2025-26 Concacaf W Champions Cup and clinched a berth in the tournament's semifinal round.

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Washington Spirit Forward Sofia Cantore Called Up to Italy Women's National Team

Cantore and Le Azzurre will host Japan and Brazil in two international friendlies Washington, D.C. (10/15/2025) - Washington Spirit forward Sofia Cantore has been called up to the Italy Women's National Team for the side's October friendlies, the Italian Football Federation announced today. The two home contests will be Italy's first matches since the team's [...]

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Washington Spirit Sends Two to U.S. Women's National Team Camp

Tara McKeown and Trinity Rodman will join USWNT for friendlies against Portugal and New Zealand Washington, D.C. (10/15/2025) - Washington Spirit defender Tara McKeown and forward Trinity Rodman have been called up to the U.S. Women's National Team (USWNT) for the side's October friendlies, U.S. Soccer announced today. The U.S.

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Washington Spirit Defender Esme Morgan Called Up to England Women's National Team

Morgan and Lionesses will host Brazil and Australia in two international friendlies Washington, D.C. (10/14/2025) - Washington Spirit defender Esme Morgan has been called up to the England Women's National Team for the side's October friendlies, England Football announced today. Morgan and the Lionesses will take on Brazil and Australia in two friendly matches later [...]

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Washington Spirit Defender Rebeca Bernal Called Up to Mexico Women's National Team

Bernal and Mexico will take on New Zealand in two October friendlies Washington, D.C. (10/14/2025) - Washington Spirit defender Rebeca Bernal has been called up to the Mexico Women's National Team for the federation's October friendlies, the Mexican Football Federation announced this week. The side will take on New Zealand in two friendly matches later [...]

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Washington Spirit, Metro Agree to Partnership that Promotes Taking Transit to Games

Washington, D.C. (10/14/2025) - The Washington Spirit and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority announced today that they have agreed to a partnership, designed to promote the use of the Metro to and from Spirit games. Through the partnership, the Spirit will highlight Metro ridership through multiple verticals, including in-stadium activations, signage, social media, and [...]

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Washington Spirit Defender Gabby Carle Called Up to Canada Women's National Team

Carle and Canada will take on Switzerland in an international friendly later this month Washington, D.C. (10/13/2025) - Washington Spirit defender Gabby Carle has been called up to the Canada Women's National Team for the federation's October friendly, Canada Soccer announced today. The side will take on Switzerland in an away friendly match in Lucerne.

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Washington Spirit Clinches Home-Field Advantage in 2025 NWSL Playoffs, presented by Google Pixel

Washington, D.C. (10/11/2025) - The Washington Spirit has clinched the second overall seed and home-field advantage in the 2025 NWSL Playoffs, presented by Google Pixel.

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Washington Spirit Adds Defender Casey Krueger to Season-Ending Injury List

Washington, D.C. (10/09/2025) - The Washington Spirit has added defender Casey Krueger to the season-ending injury (SEI) list, the club announced today. Krueger will begin her maternity leave from the active roster.

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Washington Spirit Goalkeeper Sandy MacIver Called Up to Scotland Women's National Team

MacIver and Scotland to face Morocco and Switzerland in two October friendlies Washington, D.C. (10/09/2025) - Washington Spirit goalkeeper Sandy MacIver has been called up to the Scotland Women's National Team for the side's October friendlies, the Scottish FA announced this week. The team will face Morocco and Switzerland in two friendlies later this month.

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Washington Spirit Stars Earn Three NWSL Weekly Awards

Washington, D.C. (10/08/2025) - A duo of Washington Spirit standouts have been named the winners of three of the NWSL's four weekly awards for their performances in the Spirit's thrilling win over San Diego on Sunday, the league announced today.

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Washington Spirit Breaks Single Season Club Attendance Record

Washington, D.C. (10/03/2025) - A trio of Washington Spirit players have been named to the NWSL's Best XI of the Month, presented by Amazon Prime, for their performances during September competition, the league announced today. Midfielder Croix Bethune, goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury and forward Trinity Rodman have all earned the nod for the league-wide team of the month.

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Washington Spirit to Celebrate 'Rowdy Audi' at Annual Fan Appreciation Match on Sunday

Sunday's blackout match to feature special hat giveaway, fan memory wall and more

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Washington Spirit Trio Named to NWSL's Best XI of the Month, presented by Amazon Prime

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Washington Spirit Star Trinity Rodman Named NWSL Player of the Month, presented by EA Sports

Washington, D.C. (10/02/2025) - Washington Spirit star forward Trinity Rodman has been named the NWSL's Player of the Month, presented by EA Sports for her standout performance during September competition, the league announced today. Rodman earns the honor for the first time in her career, becoming the first Spirit player to win the monthly award since Ashley Hatch in 2021.

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Washington Spirit Midfielder Deborah Abiodun Named NWSL Rookie of the Month, presented by Ally

Washington, D.C. (10/02/2025) - Washington Spirit midfielder Deborah Abiodun has been named the NWSL's Rookie of the Month presented by Ally, for her performance during September competition, the league announced today. Abiodun's win is the sixth Rookie of the Month win by a Spirit player since the start of the 2024 season.

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Washington Spirit Trades Chloe Ricketts to Houston Dash

Washington, D.C. (10/01/2025) - The Washington Spirit has traded forward Chloe Ricketts to the Houston Dash in exchange for $15k in transfer threshold funds, the clubs announced today.

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Washington Spirit Stars Earn Two NWSL Weekly Awards

Gift Monday becomes Spirit's fourth-straight Player of the Week, Sofia Cantore takes Goal of the Week

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Washington Spirit and Dead Dirt Release "Fast Track to the Future of Women's Sports" Capsule

Celebrating the movement, mindset, and momentum of the modern woman athlete.

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Washington Spirit Clinches Berth in 2025 NWSL Playoffs, presented by Google Pixel

Santos becomes seventh Spirit player to earn the award this season

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Washington Spirit Ready for Annual Hispanic Heritage Match at Audi Field

Sunday's match to feature special poster giveaway, Latin musical performances and more fan-favorite activations

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Washington Spirit and Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf Announce Partnership

Washington, D.C. (09/23/2025) - The Washington Spirit and the Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf announced a partnership today, making Hilton the first partner to integrate on the club's official website, WashingtonSpirit.com. Through this collaboration, the DC hotel, located just a seven-minute walk to the National Mall and The Wharf, will deploy special rates [...]

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Washington Spirit Star Sofia Cantore Named Top 25 Player in the World by Ballon d'Or

Cantore finishes 24th in voting for prestigious Ballon d'Or Féminin

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Washington Spirit Star Tara McKeown Named Player of the Week, presented by AT&T

McKeown becomes sixth Spirit player to earn the award this season

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Washington Spirit Hosts Soccer Distribution Day with Leveling the Playing Field

Silver Spring, Md. (09/09/2025) - The Washington Spirit and Leveling the Playing Field hosted a soccer distribution day for ten local school and youth teams in need of soccer equipment for their kids at LPF Greater Washington Warehouse on Tuesday afternoon. Spirit players Courtney Brown, Brittany Ratcliffe, Heather Stainbrook and Kate Wiesner assisted the local [...]

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Washington Spirit Stars Trinity Rodman and Leicy Santos Earn NWSL Weekly Awards

Rodman takes Player + Goal of the Week, Leicy Santos adds Assist of the Week

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Washington Spirit and Audi Southern Region Dealers Announce Multi-Year Partnership

Washington, D.C. (09/04/2025) - The Washington Spirit today announced a multi-year partnership with the Audi Southern Region Dealers. United by a shared commitment to excellence and performance, the partnership will spotlight what it means to push boundaries on the pitch and on the road. "Audi is an iconic brand known for high performance, precision, and [...]

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Washington Spirit Trades Makenna Morris to Racing Louisville FC

Washington, D.C. (08/27/2025) - The Washington Spirit has traded forward Makenna Morris to Racing Louisville FC in exchange for $115k in allocation funds, the clubs announced today.

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Washington Spirit Recalls Midfielder Deborah Abiodun from Loan with Dallas Trinity FC

Washington, D.C. (08/26/2025) - The Washington Spirit has recalled midfielder Deborah Abiodun from her loan to Dallas Trinity FC of the Gainbridge Super League, the clubs announced today.

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Washington Spirit to Host DC Cares presented by CareFirst Friday Night Against Louisville

Final Friday Night Fútbol of the season at Audi Field to feature seven different community organizations, a Copa América Femenina recognition and more The Washington Spirit will return to Audi Field for the team's third and final home Friday Night Fútbol match of the season when Racing Louisville FC comes to town this week.

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Washington Spirit Launch "Shop Our Spirit" Community Campaign

Spirit to partner with 10 Washington D.C. female-owned small businesses WASHINGTON, D.C. (08/13/2025) - The Washington Spirit has partnered with local small businesses to launch "Shop Our Spirit", a community campaign designed to promote exposure and awareness of majority female-owned businesses in the Washington D.C Metropolitan Area.

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Washington Spirit Forward Sofia Cantore Nominated for 2025 Ballon d'Or Féminin

Cantore one of 30 nominees for prestigious global award

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Washington Spirit Debuts @SomosSpirit

First NWSL Club with Spanish-Language Social Media Channels Washington, D.C. (08/07/2025) - The Washington Spirit became the first NWSL organization to unveil a Spanish-language social media channel when the club debuted its @SomosSpirit accounts on X and Instagram recently. Created to honor and connect with the vibrant Hispanic community that is deeply woven into the [...]

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Recap: Washington Spirit Dominates Kansas City Current in 4 - 0 Win in Front of Sold Out Audi Field

Washington Spirit Sells Out Second Match of Season With 19,215 at Audi Field

Preview: Washington Spirit Ready to Host Kansas City Current in Battle of Last Season's Top Two Teams

Washington Spirit and Defender Kate Wiesner Agree to New Contract

What's Buzzing

Washington Spirit Recalls Goalkeeper Sara Wojdelko from Loan

Washington Spirit Earns Top-Performing Kit Launch in NWSL

Washington Spirit Announces Partnership with Lafayette Federal Credit Union

Washington Spirit Forward Claudia Martínez Called Up to Paraguay Women's National Team

Washington Spirit Midfielder Leicy Santos Called Up to Colombia Women's National Team for World Cup Qualifiers

Washington Spirit Forward Rosemonde Kouassi Called Up to Ivory Coast Women's National Team for 2026 FIFA Series

Washington Spirit's Cantore, Di Guglielmo Called Up to Italy Women's National Team

Washington Spirit Defender Esme Morgan Called Up to England Women's National Team

Washington Spirit Goalkeeper Sandy MacIver Called Up to Scotland Women's National Team

Preview: Washington Spirit Returns Home to Host Utah Royals FC

Washington Spirit and Victory+ Announce Regional Broadcast Partnership to Expand Fan Access

Washington Spirit to Take on Rival Gotham FC at Citi Field in Queens Classic

Washington Spirit Named Finalist for Sports Business Journal's 2026 Sports Team of the Year

Washington Spirit Sells Out Home Opener in Fastest Selling Regular Season Match in Club History

Washington Spirit Ready to Kick Off 2026 With New Home Match Activations

Washington Spirit Announces 2026 Start-of-Season Roster

Washington Spirit Announces Additions to Sporting Staff

Washington Spirit Unveils New 'Spirit in Bloom' Kit Ahead of 2026 Season

Washington Spirit Loans Goalkeeper Sara Wojdelko to DC Power FC

Washington Spirit Forward Rosemonde Kouassi Called Up to Ivory Coast Women's National Team

ESPN Original Series NWSL: The Final Third to premiere February 25, Prominently Featuring the Washington Spirit

Washington Spirit Midfielder Leicy Santos Called Up to Colombia Women's National Team

Washington Spirit Defender Rebeca Bernal Called Up to Mexico Women's National Team

Two Washington Spirit Players Called Up to Nigeria Women's National Team

Two Washington Spirit Players Called Up to Italy Women's National Team

Washington Spirit's Gabby Carle Called Up to Canada Women's National Team

Washington Spirit's Esme Morgan Called Up to England Women's National Team

Three Washington Spirit Players Called Up to U.S. Women's National Team for 2026 SheBelieves Cup

Washington Spirit and Star Defender Tara Rudd Agree to New Contract

Washington Spirit Trades Croix Bethune to Kansas City Current

Washington Spirit Goalkeeper Sandy MacIver Called Up to Scotland Women's National Team

Washington Spirit CEO Kim Stone Honored as One of ADWEEK's Most Powerful Women in Sports

Washington Spirit Announces Initial 2026 Preseason Roster

Washington Spirit Signs Two to Short-Term Injury Replacement Contracts

Washington Spirit Signs Paraguayan Star Claudia Martínez

🚨 Trinity Rodman Stays in NWSL

Washington Spirit and Star Trinity Rodman Agree to Landmark New Contract

Washington Spirit Recalls Forward Emma Gaines-Ramos From Loan

Washington Spirit to Close Out 2025-26 Concacaf W Champions Cup in Central Mexico

Washington Spirit Announces Updates to Roster Loans

Washington Spirit Goalkeeper Lyza Jessee Announces Retirement

Washington Spirit Releases 2026 Regular Season Schedule

Washington Spirit Signs Canadian Defender Élisabeth Tsé

Washington Spirit Trades Narumi Miura to Utah Royals FC

Washington Spirit Signs Goalkeeper Sara Wojdelko from Vanderbilt

Four Washington Spirit Players Called Up to U.S. Women's National Team for January Friendlies

Washington Spirit Signs Goalkeeper Kaylie Collins to New Contract

Washington Spirit Announces Roster Update Prior to 2026 Preseason

Washington Spirit Signs Defender Lucia Di Guglielmo

NWSL Approves High Impact Player Rule 🤑

Washington Spirit Signs Star Defender Gabby Carle to New Contract

Washington Spirit and Monumental Sports Network Announce Record 2025 Viewership

Washington Spirit Names Kim Bolt Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer

Washington Spirit Lands Four on The Guardian's '100 Best Female Footballers' of 2025

Washington Spirit Names Haley Carter President of Soccer Operations, Promotes Nathan Minion to General Manager

Washington Spirit Defender Rebeca Bernal Called Up to Mexico Women's National Team

Washington Spirit Midfielder Leicy Santos Called Up to Colombia Women's National Team

Two Washington Spirit Stars Named to NWSL Best XI Teams

Washington Spirit Star Tara McKeown Wins NWSL Defender of the Year

Rodman Extension Vetoed by NWSL

Rodman Winner in Return 💪

Rodman Out Indefinitely

Fans Love Rodman Comeback 🫶

Rodman Ready for USWNT Return

Washington Spirit Forward Sofia Cantore Called Up to Italy Women's National Team

Washington Spirit Duo Called Up to U.S. Women's National Team

Washington Spirit Midfielder Narumi Miura Called Up to Japan Women's National Team

Washington Spirit Defender Esme Morgan Called Up to England Women's National Team

Washington Spirit Advances to Second Straight NWSL Championship

Washington Spirit Ready for Final Home Match of 2025 in Front of Another Sellout Crowd

Washington Spirit Goalkeeper Sandy MacIver Called Up to Scotland Women's National Team

Washington Spirit Sells Out Home Semifinal Match in Record Time