Two Washington Spirit stars have been named to the NWSL’s year-end Best XI teams, the league announced today at the inaugural NWSL Awards in San Jose. Defender Tara McKeown earned Best XI honors while midfielder Croix Bethune earned a Second XI nod.
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Washington Spirit forward Sofia Cantore has been called up to the Italy Women’s National Team for the side’s upcoming friendlies, the Italian Football Federation announced today. Le Azzurre will visit the United States for two friendlies in Florida beginning later this month.
Washington Spirit star Tara McKeown has been named the NWSL Defender of the Year, the league announced today at the inaugural NWSL Awards in San Jose. McKeown earns the prestigious honor in just her third year as a center back and second year as a finalist.
Washington Redskins football legend Joe Jacoby is once again a step closer to Canton. The longtime left tackle was officially named a semifinalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026, joining a group of standout players that includes Ken Anderson (Bengals), Roger Craig (49ers), Henry Ellard (Rams), L.C. Greenwood (Steelers), Eddie Meador (Rams), Stanley Morgan (Patriots), Steve Tasker (Bills), and Otis Taylor (Chiefs).
Washington Spirit defender Esme Morgan has been called up to the England Women’s National Team for the side’s upcoming friendlies, England Football announced today. Morgan and the Lionesses will take on China PR and Ghana in two international friendly matches beginning later this month.
Commanders Move On From Matt Gay, Marking Eighth Kicker Under Dan Quinn and Adam Peters
The Washington Commanders have released kicker Matt Gay, continuing a season-long search for stability at the position and marking the eighth kicker the team has cycled through since the arrivals of head coach Dan Quinn and general manager Adam Peters.
The Washington Spirit beat Portland Thorns FC 2-0 in the semifinal round of the 2025 NWSL Playoffs this afternoon in front of yet another sellout crowd of 19,365 at Audi […]
The Washington Spirit will host a semifinal match in the 2025 NWSL Playoffs when it meets Portland Thorns FC this weekend. With a win, the Spirit would advance to its […]
Today, the Washington Commanders announced their selection of HKS, a global architecture and design firm, as the lead architect for the team’s new, state-of-the-art stadium. Anchored by the stadium and the franchise’s historic $2.7 billion private investment in Washington, D.C., 180-acres at the historic RFK site will be transformed into a vibrant, year-round destination for sports, entertainment, housing, parks and recreation, and neighborhood amenities.
Spirit will host fourth straight playoff sellout crowd when it takes on Portland Thorns FC in Saturday’s semifinal
The Washington Spirit has sold out its home semifinal match in record time, the club announced today. Less than three days after announcing the date and time for its upcoming semifinal against Portland Thorns FC, all seats at Audi Field have been sold.
Washington Spirit captain and goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury has been named the NWSL Player of the Week, presented by AT&T for her stellar performance during the Spirit’s quarterfinal against Louisville, the […]