With 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.

State of the Stars: Analyzing a franchise in flux

In 2023, the Chicago Stars promised both a rebrand and a rebuild. So far, the former is going better than the...

Angel 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...

Analysis: 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.

Orlando 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...

Catarina 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.

How the Washington Spirit are adapting their attacking tactics

Injuries and offensive stalling meant that Jonatan Giráldez had to change his offensive tactics.

Thorns and Courage: A storied rivalry hits a rough patch in 2025

Since its inaugural season, there have been 30 opportunities to lift a trophy across all competitions in the National Women’s Soccer...

Anchor of the Midfield: Analyzing Kiki Pickett’s key defensive midfield role for Bay FC

Kiki Pickett has seemingly found her role with Bay FC in the defensive midfield — and its paying dividends for the...

Angel 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.