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August 7, 2025 - Washington, D.C. - The Washington Spirit's newest forward Sofia Cantore has been named a nominee for the 2025 Ballon d'Or, an annual award recognizing the best women's soccer player in the world, France Football announced today.
At 25 years old, Cantore makes her first appearance on the Ballon d'Or shortlist and is nominated alongside 29 other players across the globe for the honor. The forward is the Spirit's third different nominee for the award after Trinity Rodman was nominated in 2024 and 2022 and Rose Lavelle in 201... Full Story
August 7, 2025 - Washington, D.C. - The Washington Spirit became the first NWSL organization to unveil a Spanish-language social media channel when the club debuted its @SomosSpirit accounts on X and Instagram recently.
Created to honor and connect with the vibrant Hispanic community that is deeply woven into the fabric of our club and the global game, these first of their kind social media accounts will serve as a cultural bridge, telling stories that resonate, sharing moments that matter and bringing our community closer to the spirit ... Full Story
August 5, 2025 - Washington, D.C. - Washington Spirit players swept the NWSL's weekly honors for their performances in Sunday's 2-1 home win over Portland Thorns FC, the league announced today. This is the first time in league history that all four weekly awards were won by a single team.
Trinity Rodman: Goal of the Week
In her return to the pitch, star forward Trinity Rodman sealed three points for the Spirit with a stoppage time screamer. Just 16 minutes after entering the match, Rodman fired a close-range one-timer into the ceiling... Full Story
August 3, 2025 - Washington, D.C. - Star forward Trinity Rodman netted the game-winning goal in stoppage time as the Washington Spirit kicked off the second half of the season with a thrilling 2-1 win over Portland Thorns FC. In front of a rowdy crowd of 16,007 at Audi Field on Sunday afternoon, the victory vaulted the side from fifth to second place on the NWSL table.
The Spirit attacking duo of Rosemonde Kouassi and Gift Monday started the match on the front foot, with multiple scoring threats in the opening third. In the 13th minute, K... Full Story
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Washington Spirit Forward Sofia Cantore Nominated for 2025 Ballon d'Or Féminin
August 7, 2025 - Washington, D.C. - The Washington Spirit's newest forward Sofia Cantore has been named a nominee for the 2025 Ballon d'Or, an annual award recognizing the best women's soccer player in the world, France Football announced today.
At 25 years old, Cantore makes her first appearance on the Ballon d'Or shortlist and is nominated alongside 29 other players across the globe for the honor. The forward is the Spirit's third different nominee for the award after Trinity Rodman was nominated in 2024 and 2022 and Rose Lavelle in 201... Full StoryMore Washington Spirit stories below
Washington Spirit Debuts @SomosSpirit
August 7, 2025 - Washington, D.C. - The Washington Spirit became the first NWSL organization to unveil a Spanish-language social media channel when the club debuted its @SomosSpirit accounts on X and Instagram recently.
Created to honor and connect with the vibrant Hispanic community that is deeply woven into the fabric of our club and the global game, these first of their kind social media accounts will serve as a cultural bridge, telling stories that resonate, sharing moments that matter and bringing our community closer to the spirit ... Full StoryWashington Spirit Sweeps NWSL's Weekly Awards
August 5, 2025 - Washington, D.C. - Washington Spirit players swept the NWSL's weekly honors for their performances in Sunday's 2-1 home win over Portland Thorns FC, the league announced today. This is the first time in league history that all four weekly awards were won by a single team.
Trinity Rodman: Goal of the Week
In her return to the pitch, star forward Trinity Rodman sealed three points for the Spirit with a stoppage time screamer. Just 16 minutes after entering the match, Rodman fired a close-range one-timer into the ceiling... Full StorySpirit Takes Three Points over Portland After Late Heroics from Trinity Rodman
August 3, 2025 - Washington, D.C. - Star forward Trinity Rodman netted the game-winning goal in stoppage time as the Washington Spirit kicked off the second half of the season with a thrilling 2-1 win over Portland Thorns FC. In front of a rowdy crowd of 16,007 at Audi Field on Sunday afternoon, the victory vaulted the side from fifth to second place on the NWSL table.
The Spirit attacking duo of Rosemonde Kouassi and Gift Monday started the match on the front foot, with multiple scoring threats in the opening third. In the 13th minute, K... Full StoryWashington Spirit News
- Washington Spirit Forward Sofia Cantore Nominated for 2025 Ballon d'Or Féminin - August 7, 2025
- Washington Spirit Debuts @SomosSpirit - August 7, 2025
- Washington Spirit Sweeps NWSL's Weekly Awards - August 5, 2025
- Spirit Takes Three Points over Portland After Late Heroics from Trinity Rodman - August 3, 2025
- Spirit Hosts Portland at Audi Field to Kick off Second Half of Season - August 2, 2025
- Washington Spirit Set to Host Throwback Day to Kick off Second Half of Season - August 1, 2025
- Washington Spirit Defender Paige Metayer Returns to Active Roster - July 31, 2025
- Washington Spirit Hosts Community Donation Event, Gifts $100,000 to Club Community Partners - July 23, 2025
- Spirit adds Lauren Gogal as national team replacement, moves Ashley Hatch to season-ending injury list - July 23, 2025
- Washington Spirit Announces Partnership with Giant Food - July 23, 2025
- Washington Spirit Loans Emma Gaines-Ramos to Tampa Bay Sun FC - July 22, 2025
- Washington Spirit to Host Two Concacaf W Champions Cup Matches at Audi Field - July 22, 2025
- Washington Spirit and Diageo Partner to Champion Responsibility, Education, and Community Impact - July 22, 2025
- Washington Spirit Announces New Fan-Focused Experiences for Second Half of 2025 Season - July 21, 2025
- Washington Spirit Introduces New Head Coach Adrián González at District E - July 18, 2025
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League: National Women's Soccer LeagueHome: Washington, District of Columbia
Class: Women's
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| Sat., Aug 9 | Washington at NJ/NY | 12:00 p.m. | |
| Sun., Aug 3 | W | Portland 1 at Washington 2 | Final |
| Sun., Jun 22 | T | Washington 0 at San Diego 0 | Final |
| Sun., Jun 15 | L | Washington 0 at Portland 2 | Final |
| Sun., Jun 8 | W | North Carolina 1 at Washington 3 | Final |
| Fri., May 23 | W | Washington 2 at Seattle 1 | Final |
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Washington Spirit Headlines
- Rodman scores winning goal in return from injury in Spirit's 2-1 win over the Thorns - NWSL WTOP (August 4)
- Trinity Rodman scores winning goal in Spirit's 2-1 win over Portland Thorns - NWSL Vancouver Columbian (August 4)
- VIDEO: FULL HIGHLIGHTS: Washington Spirit vs. Portland Thorns FC - NWSL YouTube (August 3)
- VIDEO: Gabby Carle Rosemonde Kouassi Gift Monday Every Touch Was Executed to Perfection. - NWSL YouTube (August 3)
- VIDEO: TRINITY RODMAN WITH THE GAME WINNER ON HER RETURN#nwsl - NWSL YouTube (August 3)
- Portland Thorns fall to Washington Spirit after Trinity Rodman delivers stoppage-time winner - NWSL Portland Oregonian (August 3)
- VIDEO: NWSL Star Croix Bethune Preps for #5 WAS vs #6 POR - NWSL YouTube (August 3)
- Trinity Rodman vows to be same player after injury return - NWSL ESPN (July 29)
- DC United's groundskeeper brings the turf world' to Audi Field - NWSL WTOP (July 28)
- USWNT's Trinity Rodman returns to training with Spirit - NWSL ESPN (July 20)
- I'm where I want to be': Adrian Gonzalez officially takes over as Washington Spirit head coach - NWSL WTOP (July 18)
- NWSL: Watch Washington Spirit's Ashley Hatch announce pregnancy - NWSL Deseret News (July 16)
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