Washington Spirit

Duo takes two weekly honors after strong 2-0 win in North Carolina Washington, D.C. (07/14/2026) – Washington Spirit midfielder Leicy Santos earned NWSL Goal of the Week, presented by Canon and defender Tara Rudd earned Assist of the Week, presented by CVS Health for their standout performances in last Saturday’s 2-0 away win over the North Carolina Courage, the league announced today. Santos scored the match-winner for Washington in the 37th minute in highlight fashion.

Recap: Spirit Falls to Gotham FC in Queens Classic Washington Spirit  |   July 15, 2026 Queens, N.Y. (07/15/2026) – The Washington Spirit dropped Wednesday night’s match to rival Gotham FC by a slim 0-1 margin in the Queens Classic at Citi Field. The match set a New York City women’s sports record with 42,175 fans in attendance, the second-highest attendance in NWSL history. Gotham controlled possession through the opening 15 minutes of the match with a rate of 72%.

Washington, D.C. (07/14/2026) — The Washington Spirit, Washington D.C.’s National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) club, today announced a landmark partnership with Pupatella, the award-winning Neapolitan pizzeria beloved by Washingtonians for over a decade. Pupatella will serve as the club’s Official Neapolitan Pizza Partner — a first-of-its-kind designation.

Olympic Champion Will Face Defending FIFA Women’s World Cup Champion on Oct. 10 at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. in a Match Presented by Purina Retired USWNT Legend Crystal Dunn to Be Honored Pre-Game on Oct. 10 Washington, D.C. (07/13/2026) – The reigning Olympic champion U.S. Women’s National Team will return to Audi Field on October 10 against Spain, the world’s top-ranked women’s soccer team and defending Women’s World Cup champion.

Cary, N.C. (07/11/2026) – The Washington Spirit tallied its third straight win and eighth in its last nine regular season matches Saturday night with a 2-0 shutout of the North Carolina Courage. Midfielder Leicy Santos and forward Trinity Rodman scored their fifth and sixth goals of the season, respectively, as goalkeeper Sandy MacIver kept her seventh clean sheet of the year. Throughout the opening third of the match, Washington and North Carolina jockeyed for position.

Leicy Santos earns Assist of the Week for Rodman’s first of two goals Washington, D.C. (07/08/2026) – Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman has been named the NWSL Player of the Week, presented by AT&T and midfielder Leicy Santos earned Assist of the Week, presented by CVS Health for their standout performances in last Friday’s 2-1 home win over the Houston Dash, the league announced today.

Midfielder transfers from France’s Fleury 91 on three-year deal with 2029 option Washington, D.C. (07/09/2026) – The Washington Spirit has signed Cameroonian midfielder Monique Ngock to a three-year contract through the 2028 season, the club announced today. As part of the move, the Spirit will pay a transfer fee to Ngock’s former club FC Fleury 91 Cœur d’Essone of the French Première Ligue. “With the Spirit, I know I can grow into the best version of myself as a player,” said Ngock.

Washington, D.C. (07/03/2026) – The Washington Spirit returned to action with a thrilling 2-1 home win over the Houston Dash thanks to two goals from forward Trinity Rodman. Despite high temperatures, Spirit fans showed out in full force at Audi Field as the home side delivered a stoppage time winner to take all three points.

GET TICKETS MATCH HUB MATCHDAY GUIDE We break down everything you need to know ahead of Friday’s In Spirit of Service match vs Houston Dash: 📅 SCHEDULE: 6:30 PM – Gates open 7:20 PM – Warm-ups begin 8:00 PM – Kickoff HEAT ADVISORY: An extreme heat advisory is in effect for Friday’s match. When a heat advisory is in effect, fans are able to bring in one factory-sealed 20oz water bottle inside the stadium.

Club opens the back half of the 2026 season July 3 riding record attendance, a top-four start, and a packed slate of enhanced theme nights and fan experiences Washington, D.C. (07/02/2026) — The Washington Spirit returns to Audi Field on Friday, July 3 against the Houston Dash to open the second half of the 2026 NWSL season filled with upgraded theme nights, ticket offers and fan experiences.