JANUARY 22, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
WASHINGTON SPIRIT 18-2-6 · 2ND IN NWSL · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
18-2-6 · 2ND IN NWSL · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
NWSL board approves Michele Kang's acquisition of additional Washington Spirit shares; Spirit ownership to vote on controlling interest The NWSL Board of Governors announced on Saturday that it has unanimously approved changes to the structure and makeup of the Washington Soc...
Perspective ' The NWSL's toxic dispute is between a man who failed and the woman who should replace him Washington Spirit minority owner Y. Michele Kang wants to take control of the team. The league should help her.
JANUARY 20, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Report: Y. Michele Kang Gains Majority Ownership of Washington Spirit Washington Spirit players had previously supported Y. Michele Kang to take over, saying she "continuously puts players’ needs and interests...
JANUARY 12, 2022 • SI.COM
Washington Spirit investors up pressure on Steve Baldwin to sell to Y. Michele Kang The group of Spirit investors are making their push in response to a lower bidder being in exclusive negotiations with owner Steve Baldwin t...
DECEMBER 27, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
World Cup Qualifying: 2022 wish list for the USMNT and USWNT
Doug McIntyre identifies what USMNT and USWNT fans want for their favorite squads in 2022, including World Cup dreams.DECEMBER 22, 2021
Washington Spirit upgrades Kris Ward to permanent head coach Interim boss Kris Ward guided the troubled organization to the National Women’s Soccer League championship.
DECEMBER 20, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Washington Spirit co-owner Michele Kang makes $35 million offer to buy controlling interest in team, sources say A group led by Todd Boehly and Jennifer Tepper Mackesy has entered into exclusive negotiations to buy the Spirit
DECEMBER 14, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
MAKING THE CASE: Trinity Rodman for 2021 Chipotle Young Female Player of the Year NWSL Rookie of the Year Helped Lead Washington Spirit to Championship Presented by Chipotle
DECEMBER 11, 2021 • USSOCCER.COM
U.S. Women's National Team Concludes 2021 Schedule With 1-1 Draw Against Australia In Front Of Electric Crowd in Newcastle Forward Ashley Hatch Scores in 4th Minute to Tally Goals in Both Matches in Australia; Defender Imani Dorsey Earns First Cap, Becoming Fifth...
NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • USSOCCER.COM
How the Washington Spirit overcame obstacles on the field and off to become NWSL Champions In a season where so much overshadowed the Spirit's efforts on the pitch, they still managed to win their first ever NWSL Championship
NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
USWNT REWIND: Washington Spirit Win 2021 NWSL Championship For the first time in club history, the Washington Spirit are NWSL Champions! The Spirit claimed the 2021 league title with a 2-1 come-from-behind victory in extra-time over the Ch...
NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • USSOCCER.COM
Why the Washington Spirit's NWSL championship is the most remarkable in U.S. sports history There is no championship team in U.S. sports history that has had to endure what the Washington Spirit did in its run to the 2021 NWSL crown...
NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Washington Spirit wins NWSL title in extra time, 2-1, over Chicago Red Stars Kelley O’Hara scored in the 97th minute and the Washington Spirit won the National Women’s Soccer League championship with a 2-1 extra time...
NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • BALTIMORESUN.COM
Washington Spirit defeats the Chicago Red Stars 2-1 in NWSL championship game The championship game was supposed to be in Portland, but was moved to Louisville after a sexual harassment scandal involving Portland's for...
NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM
Spirit wins NWSL title 2-1 in extra time over Red Stars
Kelley O’Hara scored in the 97th minute and the Washington Spirit won the National Women’s Soccer League championship with a 2-1 extra time victory in over the Chicago Red Stars on...NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NWSL championship: Washington Spirit defeat Chicago Red Stars 2-1 Goals from Andi Sullivan and Kelley O'Hara lifted the Washington Spirit to its first NWSL championship with a 2-1 win over the Chicago Red S...
NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
NWSL Championship — Washington Spirit vs. Chicago Red Stars: Live updates, lineups and expert analysis The Washington Spirit will face the Chicago Red Stars for the NWSL Championship in Louisville, Kentucky on Saturday at noon E.T. (broadcasts...
NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Spirit's Trinity Rodman named NWSL's top rookie; Aubrey Bledsoe wins second straight goalkeeping award Rodman, the daughter of former NBA star Dennis Rodman, made an immediate impact after being the youngest player drafted into the NWSL, while...
NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
The Washington Spirit is heading to the NWSL title game after a 2-1 win over OL Reign Ashley Sanchez's 68th-minute winner gave the Spirit its sixth straight win and clinched a shot at the NWSL title to cap a season of turmoil.
NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Spirit head to NWSL championship with 2-1 win over Reign
The Washington Spirit advanced to the National Women’s Soccer League championship game with a 2-1 victory over OL Reign on SundayNOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ashley Hatch ' USWNT ' U.S. Soccer Official Site Ashley Hatch
NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • USSOCCER.COM
Perspective ' After a season of outrage, the Washington Spirit delivers 120 minutes of playoff relief Washington Spirit supporters love the players, even if they can't always love the game.
NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Washington Spirit eliminate North Carolina Courage in NWSL playoffs The Spirit's Ashley Hatch, who led the league in scoring this season, put in the rebound after Courage keeper Casey Murphy saved a Trinity R...
NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Hatch scores and Spirit down Courage 1-0 in OT
Golden Boot winner Ashley Hatch scored in overtime and the Washington Spirit defeated the North Carolina Courage 1-0 in the quarterfinals of the National Women’s Soccer League play...NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
'I wouldn't want to be on any other team': Trinity Rodman, Ashley Sanchez lead focused Washington Spirit squad amidst front-office drama Rodman and Sanchez have come into their own for the Spirit this season, despite off-field obstacles and distractions
NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
