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• Spirit's Kang invests $25M for women's soccer
Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang announced on Friday that she is handing over her female athlete innovation hub and making an additional $25 million investment to support U.S. Soccer's efforts....2025
• Krikorian steps down as Washington Spirit GM
Mark Krikorian is no longer the Washington Spirit's president of soccer operations and general manager after concluding his three-year contract, the club announced on Monday....2025
• 'Trinity Rodman' song headlines Washington Spirit halftime show
Washington lost its home opener, but the halftime performance of "Trinity Rodman" may have made up for it....2025
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• Former Browns coaches & players in the UFL as spring league kicks off next week

WR Austin Watkins Jr. #80 now with Birmingham | Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images Keeping the dream alive as the UFL debuts in late March The United Football League (UFL) is set to begin its second season after last year’s merger of the USFL and the XFL. The 2025 season begins on March 28th and concludes the regular season on June 1, followed by a two-week postsea...2025
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• Spirit's Bethune on roster, questionable vs Dash
Washington Spirit midfielder Croix Bethune has been removed from the season-ending injury list and added to the team's active roster, although she is listed as questionable for Friday's NWSL opener vs. the Houston Dash....2025
• USWNT's Rodman: Matter of time before I play abroad
United States and Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman has said it's a matter of time before she plays abroad but added that she remains focused on the upcoming NWSL season that kicks off on Friday....2025
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• Spirit's Bethune on roster, questionable vs Dash
2025
• Spirit win NWSL Challenge Cup in PK shootout
The Washington Spirit won the NWSL Challenge Cup on Thursday defeating the Orlando Pride 4-2 in a penalty shootout, thanks to a crucial save by Aubrey Kingsbury....2025
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• Rodman: Back injury 'not an excuse' for final loss
Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman acknowledged she was battling a back injury in Saturday's NWSL Championship but refused to use it as an excuse for her team's 1-0 loss to the Orlando Pride....2024
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• Spirit ousts Gotham on PKs to reach NWSL final
Washington Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury saved all three penalties she faced as the Spirit defeated reigning champion NJ/NY Gotham FC, 3-0 in a penalty shootout on Saturday at Audi Field to advance to next week's NWSL Championship....2024
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• USWNT's Rodman set for return after back injury
United States women's national team forward Trinity Rodman is in line to return from a back injury when the Washington Spirit hosts Racing Louisville in the NWSL on Sunday....2024
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• Spirit's Rodman (back injury) out vs. Angel City
Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman did not travel with the team to Los Angeles on Wednesday after sustaining a back injury last week, coach Jonatan Giráldez said in a prematch news conference....2024
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• Spirit's Rodman wheeled off field after back injury
Washington Spirit star Trinity Rodman was forced to leave Friday's game against the Kansas City Current in a wheelchair after suffering an apparent back injury....2024
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• Spirit's Bethune tears meniscus on Nats' 1st pitch
Washington Spirit rookie midfielder Croix Bethune will miss the rest of the season for the National Women's Soccer League club after apparently suffering a knee injury while......2024
• Who should make the US women’s Olympic soccer roster?

Photo by Erin Chang/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images for USSF We discuss who comprises the best roster to be on the plane to Paris. The United States Women’s National Team are roughly one month away from their opening match against Zambia in the 2024 Olympics, and one of the biggest decisions of the summer is coming up. It is expected that USWNT head coach Emma Hayes will release her roster o...2024
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• NWSL's Spirit suspend coach after abuse claims

Washington Spirit have suspended coach Richie Burke following allegations of abuse in a report by The Washington Post....2021

2025
"United (MLS), Washington Spirit (NWSL) Record last season: 4-6-0 Accolades: Former Browns: Gregg Williams – Defensive Coordinator K Matt McCrane Houston Roughnecks Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images DT Glen Logan #63 Head Coach: C."

2024
"Barbra Banda's goal stood up as the game-winner to lift the Orlando Pride to their first NWSL Championship in a 1-0 victory over the Washington Spirit on Saturday at CPKC Stadium."

2023
"The 21-year-old forward was the youngest player to be drafted in the history of the NWSL when the Washington Spirit took her with the Number 2 overall pick in 2021, and since arriving she’s shown time and time again that the belief in her was justified."

2022
"Washington Spirit star Trinity Rodman was named to the USWNT roster for the first time."

2021
"Ashley Sanchez scored the game winner as the Washington Spirit advanced to the NWSL championship game with a 2-1 victory over OL Reign on Sunday."

2020
"NWSL CHALLENGE CUP MATCH RECAP | Portland Thorns FC 1, Washington Spirit 1"

2018
"Houston Dash acquire Lindsay Agnew, draft pick from Washington Spirit "

2017
"NWSL MATCH RECAP | Portland Thorns FC 4, Washington Spirit 0 "

2015
"The Dash open the 2015 campaign on April 10 at BBVA Compass Stadium against the Washington Spirit."

2014
"The Houston Dash have acquired defender Niki Cross from the Washington Spirit in exchange for defender Arianna Romero, the club announced today."

• Krikorian steps down as Washington Spirit GM
2025
• Former Browns coaches & players in the UFL as spring league kicks off next week
2025

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• Trinity Rodman is going to be the USWNT’s breakout star, and yes Dennis Rodman is her dad
Photo by Hannah Peters - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images Rodman’s story is about so much more than her NBA father. Get used to hearing the name Trinity Rodman, because you’re going to be hearing it A LOT over the next month. The 2021 NWSL rookie of the year is making her World Cup debut for the USA, and while seniority will cause her to come off the bench, her impact is going to be profound. Ro...2023
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• 2023 Cubs player profiles: Dansby Swanson, the $177 million man
Dansby Swanson is a hit! | Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images The second in a series of capsule biographies. Dansby Swanson is the Cubs 177 million dollar man, and the expectations are sky-high. The sample size is about as small as can be, but the Cubs and their fanbase are already pleased with their $177 million man. James Dansby Swanson was brought in to flash his good leather, provide a...2023
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• Weekend Rumblings - News for March 4, 2023
Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images How does the Royals 26-and-under talent rank? Anne Rogers writes that Nick Loftin is in the best shape of his life. This offseason was different. And when Loftin’s teammates began to trickle into Arizona for workouts last month, there were some who didn’t recognize him. Scouts have asked who’s playing third base during Cactus League games. Adding 27 pounds w...2023
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• Spirit makes 15 y.o. youngest-ever NWSL signing

The Washington Spirit signed midfielder Chloe Ricketts, making the 15-year-old the youngest player ever to sign a contract with a NWSL team....2023
• NC Courage's Challenge Cup win shows best and worst NWSL has to offer

The North Carolina Courage beat the Washington Spirit in a bruising, exhausting affair to collect the most NWSL Challenge Cup prize money ever....2022
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• Get to know Jordan Matthews

https://twitter.com/jmattjmattjmatt/status/983070215230640128 Just because it's the offseason doesn't mean it's quiet at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots have continued to add new players to the roster, and we're here to help Patriots fans get to know the new guys off the field. Jordan Matthews comes to New England by way of Buffalo, and with a crazy athletic family and lots of major life moments i...2018
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• Houston Dash acquire Lindsay Agnew, draft pick from Washington Spirit
2018
• USWNT starlet Mallory Pugh turns down offers from abroad to play in NWSL for the Washington Spirit
The 19-year-old skipped college soccer and will join the Spirit....2017
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• Rodman strikes, Hatch scores 50th in Spirit win
Ashley Hatch scored two first-half goals as the Washington Spirit defeated the Houston Dash 3-0 at Audi Field on Sunday in the National Women's Soccer League....2024
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• NWSL bans Spirit coach over abuse allegations

The NWSL has announced the results of an investigation into allegations leveled against the Washington Spirit and coach Richie Burke....2021
• Match Recap: Houston Dash 1, Washington Spirit 3
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• NWSL Match Recap | Portland Thorns FC 2, Washington Spirit 2
2015

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• NWSL Match Recap | Portland Thorns FC 2, Washington Spirit 2
2015

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• Houston Dash to open 2015 season on April 10 at BBVA Compass Stadium vs. Washington Spirit
2015

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• Dennis Rodman’s apology to soccer star daughter, Trinity, backfires as public feud escalates

Washington Spirit and USWNT star Trinity Rodman said "I'm done" in a message responding to her father, Dennis Rodman's apology the former NBA star sent her after she discussed their strained relationship on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast on Wednesday....2024
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• How to get LPGA, women’s sports more visibility, Ally leads charge to eliminate media gap

Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images Media coverage is the biggest gap in women’s sports coverage, and Ally Financial is at the forefront of helping bridge that gap. Women’s sports are on the rise — slowly but surely. As a feminist who pushes for equality, especially across sports, I had no idea how out of touch I was until I caught three events in one day. Last Sunday, Ally Financial inv...2024
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• Who should make the US women’s Olympic soccer roster?
2024

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• Trinity Rodman is going to be the USWNT’s breakout star, and yes Dennis Rodman is her dad
2023

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• 2023 Cubs player profiles: Dansby Swanson, the $177 million man
2023

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• Get to know Jordan Matthews
2018

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• Trinity Rodman is going to be the USWNT’s breakout star, and yes Dennis Rodman is her dad
2023

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• Trinity Rodman, 19, gets first USWNT call-up

2022

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• NWSL MATCH RECAP | Portland Thorns FC 4, Washington Spirit 0
2017

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• Houston Dash acquire Lindsay Agnew, draft pick from Washington Spirit
2018
• National Women’s Soccer League announces 2015 Houston Dash schedule
2015

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• Match Recap: Houston Dash 2, Washington Spirit 0
2015

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• Quotes & Notes | Portland Thorns FC 4, Washington Spirit 0 | Sept. 2, 2017
2017

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• Portland Thorns FC acquire Jodie Taylor from Washington Spirit through trade at NWSL draft
2015

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• Former Browns coaches & players in the UFL as spring league kicks off next week
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• Brazilian soccer legend Marta just made her name impossible to forget

One of the best pro players ever, men or women, here’s how Marta just put a cherry on top of a remarkable career It’s been less than 48 hours since the time of this report since one of the greatest soccer players to ever grace a professional field had their career come to a close on the highest of highs. That player would be Marta, the Brazilian phenom who has been not just one of the best female...2024
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• Rodman, Spirit beat Bay FC, reach NWSL semis
Trinity Rodman forced an own goal in extra time to help the Washington Spirit come from behind and earn a 2-1 win over Bay FC in the opening round of the National Women's Soccer League playoffs on Sunday....2024
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• Andi Sullivan added to USWNT’s June roster as training player
U.S. women’s national team head coach Emma Hayes has added another training player to her roster for June’s upcoming training camp, Washington Spirit midfielder Andi Sullivan has joined the roster ahead of June 1 and 4 friendlies vs. South Korea. Sullivan, midfielders Croix Bethune and Olivia Moultrie, and defender Kate Wiesner will depart USWNT prior ... Read more...2024
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• NWSL's Spirit fires coach Parsons after 1 season

The Washington Spirit fired head coach Mark Parsons after the team's failure to make the NWSL playoffs....2023
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• Trinity Rodman is going to be the USWNT’s breakout star, and yes Dennis Rodman is her dad
2023

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• 2023 Cubs player profiles: Dansby Swanson, the $177 million man
2023

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• NWSL final: Washington Spirit a fitting champion after overcoming year of controversy

In a season of problems in the NWSL, no club faced more than the Washington Spirit, but they embraced the chaos and became champions....2021
• NWSL playoff rewind: Spirit, Red Stars pull upsets to reach Championship final
The stage is set for next weekend’s NWSL Championship final, and it’s not the matchup that many, if any, would have predicted. The Washington Spirit and Chicago Red Stars will duke it out in Louisville on Saturday in a battle between teams that have never won an NWSL title. Coming off of bye weeks, and ... Read more...2021
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• Dash at Washington Spirit rescheduled for Sunday, July 22 at 9 a.m. CT
2018