Since our inception, we’ve been beyond fortunate to have the gold standard of sports sections right in our backyard. Thank you @postsports.bsky.social for your outstanding coverage and so beautifully telling our story. You will be greatly missed by our organization, our fans and our city.

The Washington Post has laid off hundreds of talented journalists, so many of whom I was lucky to work with over the years. The Post Guild launched this fund to support them:

There are 2 plays I think of first when I think of Crystal Dunn. The first is a pass that I'm still waiting for someone in NWSL to match: this outside-the-foot, bending pass on the dubious FieldTurf at Sahlen's Stadium to set Diana Matheson up for a goal. Not much context needed, it's just magic.

Congratulations on retirement, legend!

this is a fun stat!

her joy 🥹

LFG!

#blessed Trinity Rodman plays for my team 🥹

I apologize if this is a hot take. But Trinity Rodman is really good at soccer.

lmao good heavens trin

ADMIN’S PHONE DIED, TRINNNNNNITYYYY RODMANNNN

Celebrating Croix’s first national team goal like:

CROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOIX

screaming croixing throwing up we did it joe

THIS TIME IT’S HERS! CROIX’S FIRST USWNT GOAL!

HAL! CROIX! WEEZY!

Immigrants make us great, Spirit edition.

Spirit have announced their 2026 preseason roster. Worth noting that Rebeca Bernal, Rosemonde Kouassi, & Leicy Santos are not listed as internationals. Spirit confirm to me that all 3 received US residency & will not count as internationals.

Still inspired from this weekend and the @iscsupporters.bsky.social convention. Also inspired by how hard its getting to get a NWSL photo with everyone. This photo was a lot smaller just a few years ago.

Reached out to the Spirit, who confirmed that Haugen and Skurcenski are replacing Ashley Hatch & Casey Krueger.

Voting closes tonight at 11:59pm est! Don’t forget to vote!

keep standing

The signing of Claudia Martínez, the first Paraguayan player in NWSL history, highlights the Washington Spirit's increasingly global roster. @kgier.bsky.social spoke to Gift Monday, Rosemonde Kouassi, Gabby Carle, and more about their team's embrace of international talent:

Our thoughts are with the people in Minnesota and across the country who are bravely standing up for their neighbors despite violence committed by ICE. If you are looking for a way to support the people of Minnesota, we want to highlight the work being done by the Immigrant Rapid Response Fund.

USWNT CAPTAIN TRINITY RODMAN

CROIX BETHUNE GETS HER FIRST USWNT GOAL

I'm just thankful for the fans you know ive been a long time spirit fan, i had to put that to the side when i was in Orlando and even when i was in Houston as an athlete. The @spiritsquadron.bsky.social was always super supportive of me as an individual, athlete and coach. Cont.

EXTRA, EXTRA! TRINITY RODMAN IS STAYING IN DC ⭐️

We love her, your honor!

Trin talking about scoring in front of the @spiritsquadron.bsky.social at that end of the field 🥹🥹🥹

Squadron shoutouts aayyyy! We love to hear it 🫶🏾

The players are opposed to the HIP rule and so are we! Ask the league to agree to NWSLPA’s counterproposal without qualifications so our teams can figure out rosters ASAP. Click the link in our bio for an email template!

🚨 Spirit Squadron members 🚨 It is election time and voting for Vice President and Treasurer is OPEN! Check your emails for the candidates and their platforms. If you paid your dues for the 2025 season and did not get an email, please contact us at our email in our bio.

On MLK Day, we return to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s enduring question: “What are you doing for others?” A reminder that care, solidarity, and shared responsibility are how lasting change is built  - together.

🌸NEW POD🌸 Annie & André chatted with Meghann Burke, executive director of @nwslplayers.bsky.social! We got updates and details on the union’s two grievances, and discuss HIP, parity, the salary cap, and more. 🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/65Xd... 🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... #nwsl #woso

🗣️JUST 🗣️RAISE 🗣️THE 🗣️CAP #nwsl #woso

Are you on our email listserv? If so, check your inbox for how you can let the league know you stand with the @nwslplayers.bsky.social Everyone else, check out the linktree in our bio!

Are you on our email listserv? If so, check your inbox for how you can let the league know you stand with the @nwslplayers.bsky.social Everyone else, check out the linktree in our bio!

please email the league and your team, and let them know you stand with the players and oppose the HIP rule!

Shout out to Spirit goalkeeper Kaylie Collins. bsky.app/profile/mort...

So proud of Becky, Imani Dorsey, Gabby Vincent, and others for speaking out. Three absolute leaders. #TransPeopleBelong #TransPeopleBelongInSports

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Welcome to the Spirit, Élisabeth 💛 The Spirit has signed Élisabeth Tsé from club Le Havre 👏

Please donate to this vetted GFM to support Renee's wife and child. Not only will they have to worry about funeral expenses, but as the most powerful people in the country lie about her murder, her family will also probably face some legal costs. gofund.me/4ec072e6a

The 2025 Hey Spirits Awards winners have been announced. See the full breakdown of votes in each category here.

“The league has a choice to make,” Burke told me. “They either need to cater to and protect teams unwilling to grow, or unlock potential. They can’t do both.” www.newyorker.com/sports/sport...

Thank you to everyone who showed out this season ❤️ In 2025, we: - Raised $2,145 for Mary's House for Older Adults - Raised $18,514 for Capital Area Food Bank with @roseroomco.bsky.social - Raised our voices in support of trans people and a free DC We aren’t done. See you in 2026!

@roseroomco.bsky.social and @spiritsquadron.bsky.social the section where you make forever friends. I went to more games this season than i ever have since being a fan. I spent this season getting my bearings and i can’t wait to the 2026 season to kick off to do bigger and better things!

Thank you, Courtney! 💛 Wishing you the best of luck back home in Utah! You will always be a part of the Spirit family!

This Christmas's family gingerbread structure had to be Rowdy Audi, one of the few places of pure joy for us this year. Bonus points if you can name the goal we tried to recreate. (Hope we did the @spiritsquadron.bsky.social & @roseroomco.bsky.social et al. justice in the supporters' end.)