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Paul Crichton Joins Spirit Technical Staff as Goalkeeper Coach

March 29, 2021 - Leesburg, VA. - The Washington Spirit are proud to announce that Paul Crichton will join the club's technical staff as the Goalkeeper Coach, effective immediately. Crichton joins the Spirit after serving most recently as the Head Goalkeeper Coach at Miami FC of the USL. Crichton brings 14 years of professional coaching experience and holds a UEFA 'A' License for both goalkeeping and outfield players. Over the years, Crichton has coached 440 English Football League games across the various levels from the Championship to t... Full Story

Washington Spirit Fall to Sky Blue FC in Preseason Game Presented by WAGS Tournament

March 28, 2021 - Washington, D.C. - The Washington Spirit fell to Sky Blue FC 2-1 today in a 90-minute match at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. Sky Blue started off the scoring in the 6th minute with a goal from forward Paige Monaghan. The Spirit would get one back in the 37th minute from forward Ashley Sanchez to go into halftime tied at 1. In the second half, Sky Blue scored in the 60th minute to make it 2-1. The Spirit would have a few chances throughout the rest of the half but never found the back of the net. Midfielder Julia Rodda... Full Story

O'Hara, Sonnett Named to USWNT's April Friendlies

March 23, 2021 - Leesburg, VA. - U.S. Women's Nation Team Head Coach Vlatko Andonovski has named Spirit defenders Kelley O'Hara and Emily Sonnett to the roster for the team's April friendlies against Sweden and France. The USWNT will take on two top-ranked teams in the FIFA World Rankings, No. 5 Sweden on April 10 (1:10 p.m. ET / 6:10 p.m. local on FOX) and No. 2 France on April 13 (2 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. local on ESPN). The USWNT will look to build on the momentum from their first-place victory in the SheBelieves Cup in February. O'Hara, ... Full Story

Washington Spirit Announce Cancelation of Preseason Match vs. Orlando

March 19, 2021 - West Palm Beach, FL. - The Washington Spirit announced today that the club will not play against the Orlando Pride tomorrow. Due to false positive COVID-19 tests that limited training this week, it was determined that it would be in the best interest of Spirit players and staff that the preseason match be canceled. "The COVID-19 scare we experienced this week threw us into a spin," said Spirit Head Coach Richie Burke. "The false positives recorded during our testing rhythm reverberated around the squad, with emergency pro... Full Story

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• Paul Crichton Joins Spirit Technical Staff as Goalkeeper Coach - March 29, 2021
  
• Washington Spirit Fall to Sky Blue FC in Preseason Game Presented by WAGS Tournament - March 28, 2021
  
• O'Hara, Sonnett Named to USWNT's April Friendlies - March 23, 2021
  
• Washington Spirit Announce Cancelation of Preseason Match vs. Orlando - March 19, 2021
  
• Washington Spirit Continue Preseason with 5-0 Victory over IMG Academy - March 13, 2021
  
• Spirit Sign Four Rookie Players from 2021 NWSL Draft - March 12, 2021
  
• Washington Spirit and Lyre's Spirit Co. Renew Sponsorship Agreement - March 11, 2021
  
• NWSL Releases Full Schedule and Broadcast Details for 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup Presented by Secret Deodorant - March 9, 2021
  
• NWSL Announces Format for 2021 Challenge Cup Presented by Secret - March 8, 2021
  
• Washington Spirit Open Preseason with 6-0 Victory over Palm Beach Atlantic University Presented by the WAGS Tournament - March 6, 2021
  
• Washington Spirit and WAGS Renew Sponsorship Agreement Deal - March 4, 2021
  
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League: National Women's Soccer League
Home: Washington, District of Columbia
Class: Women's
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Sat., Jun 19		Washington at Chicago	8:00 p.m.
Sun., Jun 6	T	Orlando 1 at Washington 1	Final
Sun., May 30	W	Washington 1 at OL Reign 0	Final
Wed., May 26	W	Houston 1 at Washington 2 (Houston)	Final
Fri., May 21	L	Washington 0 at Louisville 2	Final
Sun., May 16	T	Washington 1 at Orlando 1	Final
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• 3 things we learned from the Orlando Pride's 1-1 draw with the Washington Spirit - NWSL Orlando Sentinel (June 7)
• Taylor Kornieck lifts unbeaten Orlando Pride to draw with Washington Spirit - NWSL Orlando Sentinel (June 7)
• Washington Spirit drops NWSL home opener to Orlando Pride - NWSL Washington Post (June 6)
• In Rose Lavelle's return, Spirit beats OL Reign - NWSL Washington Post (May 31)
• Washington Spirit captures the win in its ?EUR~home' opener - NWSL Washington Post (May 27)
• USWNT roster for June friendlies includes Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan and Rose Lavelle - NWSL Washington Post (May 25)
• Washington Spirit's Andi Sullivan and D.C. United's Drew Skundrich form soccer power couple - NWSL Washington Post (May 25)
• Washington Spirit's Andi Sullivan and D.C. United's Drew Skundrich form soccer power couple - NWSL Washington Post (May 25)
• Spirit moves home opener from Segra Field to Houston after construction delays - NWSL Washington Post (May 23)
• Louisville native Emina Ekic leads Racing Louisville FC to first-ever win - NWSL Louisville Courier-Journal (May 22)
• Emina Ekic leads Racing Louisville FC to first-ever win, help coming - NWSL Louisville Courier-Journal (May 22)
• Spirit falls to Racing Louisville, 2-0, despite controlling much of the match - NWSL Washington Post (May 22)
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