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The Washington Spirit are a women's soccer team. Based in Washington, District of Columbia, they are a member of the National Women's Soccer League.

Washington Spirit Signs Defender Lucia Di Guglielmo

December 31, 2025 - Washington, D.C. - The Washington Spirit has signed Italian defender Lucia Di Guglielmo to a three-year contract with a 2029 team option, the club announced today. As part of the move, the Spirit will pay a transfer fee to Di Guglielmo's former club AS Roma of Italy's top-flight Serie A. "Joining the Washington Spirit family is a great opportunity and a great responsibility," said Di Guglielmo. "I bring with me determination, discipline and a strong desire to win. I'm excited to see where this new challenge will take me a... Full Story

Washington Spirit Signs Star Defender Gabby Carle to New Contract

December 23, 2025 - Washington, D.C. - Washington Spirit star defender Gabby Carle has signed a new contract keeping her with the team through the 2029 season, the club announced today. The Canadian standout agreed to a new five-year contract, retroactive to the start of the 2025 season. "DC is a special place and it's where I want to be," said Carle. "I'm excited to be extending my time with the Spirit, and I'm looking forward to helping the team reach its goals over the next four years." In her third season with the Spirit, Carle contin... Full Story

Washington Spirit and Monumental Sports Network Announce Record 2025 Viewership

December 18, 2025 - Washington, D.C. - Washington Spirit matches on Monumental Sports Network (MNMT) drew record audiences locally in the greater DMV region this season, the Spirit shared today. In a banner year for women's sports on the network, Spirit contests set a new standard for local NWSL broadcasts. This season, in-game viewership of Spirit matches on MNMT increased 177% year-over-year in total (P2+) and increased 108% among people aged 25-54, per Nielsen. Spirit action on the network was also seen in 106% more households in the regi... Full Story

Washington Spirit Names Kim Bolt Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer

December 15, 2025 - Washington, D.C. - The Washington Spirit today announced the appointment of Kim Bolt as Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer, a newly created executive role that reflects the club's continued evolution into a high-performance, growth-oriented organization. Bolt transitions into the role after joining the Spirit earlier this season as Fractional Chief Marketing Officer, where she played a key role in strengthening the club's marketing strategy, analytics foundation and demand-generation efforts during a pivotal stretch of t... Full Story

• Washington Spirit Signs Defender Lucia Di Guglielmo - December 31, 2025
  
• Washington Spirit Signs Star Defender Gabby Carle to New Contract - December 23, 2025
  
• Washington Spirit and Monumental Sports Network Announce Record 2025 Viewership - December 18, 2025
  
• Washington Spirit Names Kim Bolt Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer - December 15, 2025
  
• Washington Spirit Lands Four on the Guardian's '100 Best Female Footballers' of 2025 - December 5, 2025
  
• Washington Spirit Names Haley Carter President of Soccer Operations, Promotes Nathan Minion to General Manager - December 3, 2025
  
• U.S. Soccer Launches Kang Women's Institute to Transform Health and Performance in the Women's Game - December 2, 2025
  
• Spirit Drops Championship to Gotham FC, Finishes Season as Runner-Up - November 22, 2025
  
• Spirit Drops Championship to Gotham FC, Finishes Season as Runner-Up - November 22, 2025
  
• Washington Spirit Defender Rebeca Bernal Called up to Mexico Women's National Team - November 22, 2025
  
• Washington Spirit Midfielder Leicy Santos Called up to Colombia Women's National Team - November 22, 2025
  
• Spirit Prepares for Championship Bout with Rival Gotham FC - November 21, 2025
  
• Two Washington Spirit Stars Named to NWSL Best XI Teams - November 19, 2025
  
• Washington Spirit Star Tara McKeown Wins NWSL Defender of the Year - November 19, 2025
  
• Washington Spirit Forward Sofia Cantore Called up to Italy Women's National Team - November 19, 2025
  
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League: National Women's Soccer League
Home: Washington, District of Columbia
Class: Women's
Website: Washington Spirit site
Schedule: Full Washington Spirit Schedule Statistics: Full Washington Spirit Statistics

Sat., Nov 22	L	NJ/NY 1 at Washington 0 (Championship; San Jose, CA)	Final
Sat., Nov 15	W	Portland 0 at Washington 2 (Playoff)	Final
Sat., Nov 8	T	Louisville 1 at Washington 1 (Playoff)	Final (PK 1-3)
Sun., Nov 2	L	Washington 0 at Utah 1	Final
Sat., Oct 18	L	Orlando 3 at Washington 2	Final
Sat., Oct 11	T	Washington 1 at North Carolina 1	Final
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• Old Glory DC (MLR) - Leesburg, Virginia
  
• Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (AtL) - Waldorf, Maryland
  
• Spire City Ghost Hounds (AtL) - Frederick, Maryland
  
• Washington Mystics (WNBA) - Washington, District of Columbia
  
• Baltimore (UPSHOT) - Baltimore, Maryland
  
• D.C. (MLV) - Washington, District of Columbia
  

• Trinity Rodman's contract showdown: NWSL face fight to keep star forward in North America - NWSL Olympics (January 2)
  
• A look back at the top sports stories of 2025 in the DC area - NWSL WTOP (December 30)
  
• New NWSL rule would let clubs sign stars to deals over the salary cap - NWSL Chicago Sun Times (December 24)
  
• Trinity Rodman's contract saga timeline: NWSL reportedly approves changes in an effort to keep star? - NWSL CBS Sports (December 13)
  
• U.S. House members 'concerned' about NWSL rejecting Rodman contract - NWSL Pro Soccer Wire (December 12)
  
• Sources: NWSL voting on extra funds to pay stars like Rodman - NWSL ESPN (December 11)
  
• NWSL to vote on providing extra funds to pay star players more - NWSL USA Today (December 11)
  
• NWSL, Spirit go 'back and forth' on Trinity Rodman deal - NWSL ESPN (December 10)
  
• NWSL Union Fights Back After League Vetoes Trinity Rodman Contract - NWSL Front Office Sports (December 5)
  
• Players' union files grievance with NWSL over rejection of offer to Trinity Rodman - NWSL New York Newsday (December 4)
  
• Former Orlando Pride sporting director Haley Carter joins the Washington Spirit - NWSL WTOP (December 4)
  
• NWSLPA files grievance against league on Trinity Rodman contract offer - NWSL ESPN (December 4)
  
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