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Washington Spirit kicks off 2026 NWSL season with home opener at Audi Field

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Washington Spirit kicks off 2026 NWSL season with home opener at Audi Field

Trinity Rodman is back with the USWNT for the first time since April

Trinity Rodman is back with the USWNT for the first time since April

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Players’ union files grievance with NWSL over rejection of offer to Trinity Rodman

Players’ union files grievance with NWSL over rejection of offer to Trinity Rodman

Former Orlando Pride sporting director Haley Carter joins the Washington Spirit

Former Orlando Pride sporting director Haley Carter joins the Washington Spirit

Previewing Washington Spirit’s NWSL championship game against Gotham FC

Previewing Washington Spirit’s NWSL championship game against Gotham FC

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Battle-tested Washington Spirit are ready to face rivals in NWSL Championship

Battle-tested Washington Spirit are ready to face rivals in NWSL Championship

Trinity Rodman’s free agency puts focus on the NWSL’s salary cap

Trinity Rodman’s free agency puts focus on the NWSL’s salary cap

Washington Spirit’s Tara McKeown wins NWSL Defender of the Year, Kansas City’s Temwa Chawinga wins 2nd MVP

Washington Spirit’s Tara McKeown wins NWSL Defender of the Year, Kansas City’s Temwa Chawinga wins 2nd MVP

‘We are here for everyone’: Washington Spirit looks to defend DC in NWSL semifinals

‘We are here for everyone’: Washington Spirit looks to defend DC in NWSL semifinals

Kingsbury saves two shots in shootout, Spirit beats Racing to advance to playoff semifinals

Kingsbury saves two shots in shootout, Spirit beats Racing to advance to playoff semifinals

Washington Spirit motivated to make deep playoff run after long NWSL season

Washington Spirit motivated to make deep playoff run after long NWSL season

Washington Spirit loses regular-season finale, to face Racing Louisville in NWSL playoffs

Washington Spirit loses regular-season finale, to face Racing Louisville in NWSL playoffs

Washington Spirit’s Trinity Rodman suffers knee injury in CONCACAF W Championship match

Washington Spirit’s Trinity Rodman suffers knee injury in CONCACAF W Championship match

Gift Monday scores 3 goals as Spirit beat Dash 4-0 and clinch playoff berth

Gift Monday scores 3 goals as Spirit beat Dash 4-0 and clinch playoff berth

Rodman scores twice in Washington Spirit’s win over Seattle

Rodman scores twice in Washington Spirit’s win over Seattle

Brazilian Ludmila pulls Stars into 1-1 draw with the Spirit

Brazilian Ludmila pulls Stars into 1-1 draw with the Spirit

NWSL match at baseball’s Oracle Park draws record crowd

NWSL match at baseball’s Oracle Park draws record crowd

Rodman scores winning goal in return from injury in Spirit’s 2-1 win over the Thorns

Rodman scores winning goal in return from injury in Spirit’s 2-1 win over the Thorns

‘I’m where I want to be’: Adrián González officially takes over as Washington Spirit head coach

‘I’m where I want to be’: Adrián González officially takes over as Washington Spirit head coach

Washington Spirit signs forward Sofia Cantore, first Italian NWSL player

Washington Spirit signs forward Sofia Cantore, first Italian NWSL player

Head coach Jonatan Giráldez leaves the Washington Spirit after less than a year in charge

Head coach Jonatan Giráldez leaves the Washington Spirit after less than a year in charge

Despite injuries, Washington Spirit ready for ‘Battle of the East’ match vs. Gotham

Despite injuries, Washington Spirit ready for ‘Battle of the East’ match vs. Gotham

Washington Spirit’s Trinity Rodman will take indefinite leave of absence to treat back injury

Washington Spirit’s Trinity Rodman will take indefinite leave of absence to treat back injury

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