With Croix Bethune out, Ashley Hatch looks ready to step up

A few days ago, fans of the Washington Spirit learned that their rookie phenom, Croix Bethune, had suffered a season-ending injury....

Are the Wave the perfect foe for the Spirit?

On July 8, 2023, the Washington Spirit and the San Diego Wave played to a 2-2 draw in Snapdragon Stadium in...

From González to Giráldez, the Spirit find their way 

The Spirit won a crucial game on Sunday and sit at second in the NWSL table. Do they have what it...

Spirit post subpar Summer Cup results while stars shine at Paris Olympics

When the National Women’s Soccer League re-designed itself for a month while many of its stars played at the Olympics, the...

Rookies continue to define Spirit season

The Spirit's success has been driven largely by its talented rookie class, and new coach Giráldez shows no sign of limiting...

Spirit streak ends, but Washington is still within striking distance

'They were a good team ... they were able to expose us'

The beginning of Jonatan Giráldez’s career with the Washington Spirit

Over five months ago, the Washington Spirit completed their search for a new head coach as they appointed Jonatan (Jona) Giráldez...

The heat is no match for the Washington Spirit’s firepower

'We were aware that the weather was a key factor today ... It wasn’t a good option to play at 1:30'

Is there a space for Croix Bethune on the Olympic roster?

At the conclusion of the Washington Spirit’s match against the San Diego Wave on Saturday night, fans appeared to be reacting...

The Washington Spirit can’t stop breaking records

The Washington Spirit are not only winning games; they're also setting club and league records at a remarkable pace