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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

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COMMENTARY | Much to the Chagrin of Fans, Team Themselves, Washington Spirit Fall 2-0 in Sold-Out Home Opener

COMMENTARY | Much to the Chagrin of Fans, Team Themselves, Washington Spirit Fall 2-0 in Sold-Out Home Opener

By Madeline Wang, Senior Sports Editor March 30, 2025

Surrounded by the support of a record-breaking sellout crowd, the Washington Spirit (1-1) fell 0-2 to the Kansas City Current (2-0) in their season home opener March 22 at Audi Field. Despite holding the...

The Washington Spirit clinched a spot in the 2024 NWSL Finals with a 1(3)-1(0) win against NJ/NY Gotham FC on Saturday, Nov. 16 at Audi Field. (@washingtonspirit/Instagram)

COMMENTARY | Washington Spirit Beats Gotham FC in Overtime Thriller, Clinches Spot in NWSL Final

By Madeline Wang, Sports Staff Writer November 19, 2024

In an exhilarating National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) semifinals matchup, the Washington Spirit beat the New Jersey-New York Gotham FC in penalty kicks 3-0 after an impressive equalizer from the Spirit’s...

WOMEN’S SOCCER | Washington Spirit Dominate Racing Louisville FC in 4-1 Victory

By Faith Specter, Deputy Sports Editor October 20, 2024

With a top-four finish and a home playoff game already a certainty, the Washington Spirit (16-2-6) entered Sunday’s matchup against Racing Louisville FC (6-7-11) looking to build continued momentum heading...

The Washington Spirit huddle up to congratulate each other after scoring against the Houston Dash in a 3-0 victory.

COMMENTARY | Washington Spirits Dominate Against Houston Dash

By Faith Specter, Deputy Sports Editor September 22, 2024

Having clinched a berth in the 2024 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) playoffs the night before, the Washington Spirit exuded energy and excitement while hosting the Houston Dash at Audi Field last...

Haan Jun (Ryan) Lee/The Hoya | The Washington Spirit are poised for an electrifying season of change.

WOMEN’S SOCCER | Washington Spirit’s Dramatic Home Opener Signals New Era

By Faith Specter, Sports Staff Writer April 5, 2024

After a heartbreaking end to the 2023 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) season and an offseason filled with changes, the Washington Spirit have shown plenty of reasons to be optimistic for the season...

Spirit Miss Out on Postseason With Finale Loss to NC Courage

Spirit Miss Out on Postseason With Finale Loss to NC Courage

By Carrie McDonald November 6, 2023

With 12 teams vying for six playoff spots, the Washington Spirit was in control of its postseason fate on National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Decision Day Oct. 15. Win, and the squad would have been...

Pappas | Hoyas, it’s time to buy into the Washington Spirit

Pappas | Hoyas, it’s time to buy into the Washington Spirit

By Demi Pappas September 28, 2022

Audi Field, on a Saturday night, is an electric place. Audi Field is electric for many reasons: the grandeur of an open-air professional sports stadium, the beat of the drums from the Spirit Squadron,...

MCDONALD | The Washington Spirit’s 2021 Season Was the Most Courageous in US Sporting History

MCDONALD | The Washington Spirit’s 2021 Season Was the Most Courageous in US Sporting History

By Carrie McDonald December 2, 2021

If you had told me last year the Washington Spirit would be crowned 2021 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Champions, I would have called you crazy. And that was even before some team members began...

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