Washington Spirit

Washington Spirit

3rd in NWSL
NWSL submits bid to launch second division in 2026 NWSL submits bid to launch second division in 2026

The National Women's Soccer League has formally applied to the U.S. Soccer Federation to create a new Division II league.

NWSL MVP Tracker: Thompson leads USWNT in ranking, but other internationals dominate NWSL MVP Tracker: Thompson leads USWNT in ranking, but other internationals dominate

The NWSL MVP Tracker is back for 2025 to rank the best players, as Alyssa Thompson tries to catch Debinha and Temwa Chawinga.

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Bay FC eyes record NWSL crowd at San Francisco Giants' ballpark Bay FC eyes record NWSL crowd at San Francisco Giants' ballpark

Bay FC will play the Washington Spirit in a National Women's Soccer League match at Oracle Park, home of baseball's San Francisco Giants.

NWSL Power Rankings: KC, Spirit leapfrog Orlando at the top NWSL Power Rankings: KC, Spirit leapfrog Orlando at the top

Orlando's first defeat of 2025 cost the Pride, who fell behind KC and Washington in ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings.

NWSL roundup: Gift Monday strike helps Washington Spirit past Orlando Pride NWSL roundup: Gift Monday strike helps Washington Spirit past Orlando Pride

Gift Monday scored in the 63rd minute and the Washington Spirit beat Orlando 1-0 on Saturday, handing the Pride their first loss of the NWSL season.

Gift Monday pounces on keeper blunder for Spirit goal Gift Monday pounces on keeper blunder for Spirit goal

Washington Spirit's Gift Monday capitalizes on a giveaway by the Orlando Pride goalkeeper for drive into net.

USWNT star Trinity Rodman out indefinitely with back injury USWNT star Trinity Rodman out indefinitely with back injury

USWNT star Trinity Rodman has been ruled out indefinitely by the Washington Spirit as she continues to manage an ongoing back injury, the NWSL team confirmed to ESPN.

NWSL Power Rankings: Banda's Pride No. 1, winless Utah sink NWSL Power Rankings: Banda's Pride No. 1, winless Utah sink

Barbra Banda ensured Orlando remain top of ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings, while the Utah Royals are struggling.

Leicy Santos scores stunning free kick for Washington Leicy Santos scores stunning free kick for Washington

Leicy Santos curls home a beauty from 25 yards out to give Washington Spirit a 1-0 lead.

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NWSL Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Kansas City Curre.. 5 +11 15
2 Orlando Pride 5 +9 12
3 Washington Spirit 5 +4 12
4 Gotham FC 6 +1 8
5 Portland Thorns F.. 6 +1 8
6 Angel City FC 5 -1 8
7 San Diego Wave FC 5 +1 7
8 Seattle Reign FC 5 0 7
9 Bay FC 5 0 7
10 Houston Dash 5 -4 4
11 Utah Royals 5 -4 4
12 Racing Louisville.. 5 -6 4
13 Chicago Stars FC 5 -8 3
14 North Carolina Co.. 5 -4 2
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
33 Ashley Hatch 4 5 0
8 Makenna Morris 1 5 0
10 Leicy Santos 1 5 1

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
5 Narumi Miura 1 5 0
24 Esme Morgan 1 5 0
10 Leicy Santos 1 5 1