Stories By Abdullah Abdullah
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/ 1 year agoWith lingering injuries and absences, Rosemonde Kouassi’s impact remains crucial for Spirit
The Washington Spirit are dealing with lingering issues and absences, and needed someone to step up. That person is Rosemonde Kouassi.
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/ 1 year agoAngel City’s fullbacks key to victory over Washington
Gisele Thompson scored a great goal, but her overall work with M.A. Vignola were the drivers of Angel City's success against...
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/ 1 year agoAnalysis: Gotham midfield shows that holes can be poked in Washington defense
Gotham FC's midfield danced around the Washington Spirit in the team's 3-0 thrashing of the Spirit.
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/ 1 year agoOrlando Pride’s left-side overload offers tactical advantage, but chances go begging
Head coach Seb Hines used the space given to Orlando to pull Washington's defense out of shape. Only finishing luck cost...
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/ 1 year agoCatarina Macario making an interesting case to start as a striker for USWNT
Macario is finally in an extended run of good health, and is being tested at a new position for the U.S.
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/ 1 year agoHow the Washington Spirit are adapting their attacking tactics
Injuries and offensive stalling meant that Jonatan Giráldez had to change his offensive tactics.
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/ 1 year agoAngel City still figuring out best attacking tactics
With a revamped front line, Angel City FC is figuring out its best combinations and practices in the attack.
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/ 1 year agoWhy Rebeca Bernal might be Washington Spirit’s most important defensive player in 2025
Versatile defender's performance against Houston shows key ways Bernal can contribute to Spirit's possession-dominant style
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/ 1 year agoGetting the best out of Angel City’s attacking structure & setup
The 2025 National Women’s Soccer League seems to be more divided than ever. The current split between the top and mid...
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/ 1 year agoEmma Hayes, Lindsey Heaps working to develop a new role with the USWNT
The midfielder was a free-roaming attacker at the SheBelieves Cup, which may unlock a lot of opportunities for Emma Hayes when...
