WASHINGTON SPIRIT NEWS

Hal Hershfelt, used to a life in motion, finds a foothold with the Spirit Raised in a military family, the standout rookie has proven adept at acclimating to new environments.

APRIL 26, 2024 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Portland downs Dash 4-1 for first win this season in the NWSL

Rookie Croix Bethune was involved in both goals as the Washington Spirit defeated Gotham 2-0 at Audi Field on Saturday afternoon in the National Women’s Soccer League

APRIL 21, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Spirit shut out Gotham for fourth consecutive victory Croix Bethune scored late in the first half and Ashley Hatch connected midway through the second to lead the Washington Spirit past visiting...

APRIL 20, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Spirit shut out Gotham for fourth consecutive victory Croix Bethune scored late in the first half and Ashley Hatch connected midway through the second to lead the Washington Spirit past visiting...

APRIL 20, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Spirit down Dash 3-1 in NWSL. Marta scores in Pride's 1-0 win over Royals

The Washington Spirit scored all of their goals in the second half for a 3-1 victory over the Houston Dash in the National Women’s Soccer League

APRIL 13, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Spirit rally from first-minute deficit, beat Dash Thanks to three second-half goals -- including two in a two-minute span -- the Washington Spirit defeated the host Houston Dash 3-1 and spoi...

APRIL 13, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Houston Dash vs. Washington Spirit game: How to watch NWSL for free The Houston Dash take on Washington Spirit, live from Houston at Shell Energy Stadium on Friday, April 12.

APRIL 12, 2024 • MASSLIVE.COM

Leicy Santos, a standout for Colombia, set to join Spirit this summer The 27-year-old attacker will join Washington on a three-year contract this summer after concluding the Spanish season with Atlético Madrid.

APRIL 2, 2024 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Spirit sign Colombia's Leicy Santos to 3-year deal The Washington Spirit announced the signing of Colombian midfielder Leicy Santos to a three-year contract on Tuesday.Santos, 27, will join t...

APRIL 2, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

The Spirit get 2 first-half goals and hang on for 2-1 win over the Royals

Andi Sullivan and Ouleymata Sarr scored first-half goals for the Washington Spirit in a 2-1 victory over the Utah Royals on Sunday in the National Women’s Soccer League

MARCH 31, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Over and over, the Spirit turns to Trinity Rodman. It's a winning formula. Rodman helped set up both goals and set the franchise record for assists during a 2-1 victory over the Utah Royals at Audi Field.

MARCH 31, 2024 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Spirit take two-goal lead, hold off Royals Andi Sullivan and Ouleymata Sarr each scored first-half goals to lead the Washington Spirit to a 2-1 victory over the Utah Royals on Sunday...

MARCH 31, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Red Stars sign D Sam Staab to 3-year extension The Chicago Red Stars signed defender Sam Staab to a three-year extension through the 2026 NWSL season.Staab, 26, has four goals and four as...

MARCH 22, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Casey Krueger brings veteran savvy and Olympic ambitions to Spirit defense The 33-year-old defender, who has played her way back into the U.S. national team after giving birth in July 2022, signed with Washington th...

MARCH 22, 2024 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Washington Spirit to sign Colombian forward Leicy Santos: Sources Santos will join the Spirit upon the conclusion of the current Liga F season in June.

MARCH 21, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

After sweeping changes, Spirit enters new era with patience and optimism After an underwhelming 2023 campaign, the Washington Spirit went back to the drawing board.

MARCH 15, 2024 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Spirit sign F Ashley Hatch to new deal through 2026 The Washington Spirit signed forward Ashley Hatch to a new three-year contract with an option for 2027.The deal takes effect immediately, re...

MARCH 5, 2024 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Michele Kang's plans for Lyon: 'Training women as women', a new stadium and increasing attendance The Washington Spirit owner has ambitious plans for French side Lyon, now a standalone women's side hoping to make a global impact

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Lyon women's team bought by Washington Spirit owner Kang Michele Kang has completed the purchase of Olympique Lyonnais Feminin (OLF). Kang — who already owns NWSL side Washington Spirit and England...

FEBRUARY 8, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Mark Krikorian addresses the tough trades that shook up the Spirit Mark Krikorian discussed the decision to trade star midfielder Ashley Sanchez and expressed confidence in Washington’s future under Jonatan...

JANUARY 25, 2024 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Spirit names interim coach amid wait for Jonatan Giráldez González will lead Washington until full-time coach Jonatan Giráldez arrives in June at the conclusion of Barcelona’s season.

JANUARY 23, 2024 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Spirit gets busy, deals Ashley Sanchez, Sam Staab and loads up in draft D.C.’s NWSL club traded two fixtures of its starting lineup and ended Friday by drafting four players in the first round.

JANUARY 13, 2024 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM