WASHINGTON SPIRIT NEWS

Japanese soccer player Yokoyama comes out as transgender

Japanese soccer player Kumi Yokoyama said they are transgender — a revelation praised in the U.S. where they play in the National Women’s Soccer League but an identity not legally...

JUNE 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Washington Spirit’s Yokoyama comes out as transgender Washington Spirit forward Kumi Yokoyama has come out as a transgender man.

JUNE 22, 2021 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Washington Spirit's Yokoyama comes out as transgender

Washington Spirit forward Kumi Yokoyama has come out as a transgender man

JUNE 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

‘It would be harder to live closeted’: Spirit’s Kumi Yokoyama comes out as transgender man Washington Spirit forward Kumi Yokoyama came out as a transgender man in a video posted Saturday: “It would be harder to live closeted.”

JUNE 22, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Japanese Soccer Star Yokoyama Comes Out as Transgender The 27-year-old Washington Spirit forward becomes one of the highest-profile names in Japanese sports to come out as transgender.

JUNE 21, 2021 • SI.COM

Spirit finds plenty to be proud of in a 1-1 draw with Chicago The shorthanded Spirit settles for a 1-1 draw after allowing a penalty in stoppage time.

JUNE 20, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Alex Morgan powers Orlando Pride comeback in home opener draw against Washington Spirit Star striker Alex Morgan powered the Orlando Pride to come back from a late deficit against the Washington Spirit on Sunday, pulling the tea...

MAY 17, 2021 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Spirit settles for draw in NWSL opener after Alex Morgan’s late equalizer for Pride Ashley Hatch scores in the 76th minute for Washington before Alex Morgan answers for Orlando in the 84th.

MAY 17, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Alex Ovechkin buying stake in NWSL's Washington Spirit: 'I support everybody in this town' "I support everybody in this town," Captials forward Alex Ovechkin said in joining a growing list of celebrities who've become part-owners i...

MAY 9, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Chances are there but goals prove elusive for Spirit in scoreless draw with Gotham FC The Spirit had its opportunities in the second half of Tuesday's NWSL Challenge Cup finale at Audi Field, but couldn't capitalize.

APRIL 28, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

3 things we learned from the Orlando Pride’s 1-0 win over the Washington Spirit The Orlando Pride secured their first win since 2019 on Wednesday, holding off a hectic second-half flurry of offense from Washington Spirit...

APRIL 23, 2021 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Orlando Pride welcomes back Alex Morgan, international players to face Washington Spirit Washington and Orlando will be bolstered by the return of international players in Wednesday's match.

APRIL 20, 2021 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Trinity Rodman and Ashley Sanchez connect in stoppage time to lift the Spirit As it warms up to playing in the District, the Washington Spirit score late for a dramatic win in the Challenge Cup.

APRIL 16, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Rodman becomes youngest American NWSL scorer in her debut

Trinity Rodman became the youngest American player to score in the National Women’s Soccer League with a goal in her professional debut for the Washington Spirit on Saturday night

APRIL 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Aubrey Bledsoe’s present is on the soccer pitch. Her future, she hopes, is in the boardroom. The Washington Spirit goalkeeper is seeking her MBA and a possible ownership role because "we want some skin in the game."

APRIL 7, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Canada brings forward Jenna Hellstrom into camp ahead of Wales, England friendlies CARDIFF, United Kingdom - Canada coach Bev Priestman has added forward Jenna Hellstrom to camp ahead of women’s soccer friendlies against Wa...

APRIL 6, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

Lavelle's Late Rocket Lifts USWNT Over Canada Rose Lavelle scored the match-winner in the 79th minute to break a deadlock between the U.S. and Canada in the SheBelieves Cup opener.

FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • SI.COM

Rose Lavelle goal lifts U.S. over Canada in SheBelieves Cup The U.S. secures three points in its 1-0 win to tie Brazil, who notched a 4-1 win over Argentina earlier Thursday.

FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Chelsea Clinton, Jenna Bush Hager Buy Stakes in NWSL's Spirit Chelsea Clinton and Jenna Bush Hager have reportedly joined a group investing in the NWSL's Washington Spirit.

FEBRUARY 17, 2021 • SI.COM

US stars flocked to the Women's Super League - so how are they doing? Rose Lavelle, Tobin Heath and Alex Morgan are among the American imports that have crossed the pond in recent months. This is an assessment

JANUARY 14, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Washington Spirit draft pick Trinity Rodman doesn't want to be 'known just as Dennis Rodman's daughter' The United States youth international forward was taken second overall in Wednesday night's NWSL draft

JANUARY 14, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Trinity Rodman, daughter of former NBA star Dennis Rodman, selected in NWSL draft by Washington Spirit with second pick Trinity Rodman, daughter of NBA Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman, was the No. 2 pick in the 2021 NWSL draft by the Washington Spirit on Wednesday...

JANUARY 14, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Washington Spirit acquires USWNT’s Emily Sonnett in trade with Orlando Pride The 27-year-old defender and World Cup champion has made 46 appearances for the national team.

DECEMBER 24, 2020 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Kelley O'Hara happy to join NWSL's Spirit after trade World Cup champion Kelley O’Hara is finally headed home, joining the Washington Spirit after three somewhat disappointing seasons with the U...

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Kelley O’Hara happy to join NWSL’s Spirit after trade World Cup champion Kelley O’Hara is finally headed home, joining the Washington Spirit after three somewhat disappointing seasons with the U...

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM