Tag: Washington Spirit

NWSL title match was most-watched game in league history: How media rights deal shaped its success

The NWSL championship on CBS Television Network on Saturday averaged 967,900 viewers in primetime, making it the most-watched NWSL game and punctuating what...

Marta's resurgence, the clean sheets, the unbeaten run – Orlando Pride's NWSL championship seemed destined

When Orlando Pride midfielder Ally Watt came into preseason camp this year, she thought while she watched a scrimmage: “This is gonna be...

NWSL playoffs: Orlando Pride scores 4 goals to secure semifinal spot

The NWSL playoffs officially kicked off Friday with the Orlando Pride advancing with a 4-1 win over the Chicago Red Stars. Forward Barbra...

USWNT head coach Emma Hayes names 26-player roster for October friendlies

The U.S. women’s national team (USWNT) is back following its gold medal run in France this summer, with head coach Emma Hayes naming...

Spirit’s Andi Sullivan out for season with torn ACL: What it means for ailing squad ahead of playoffs

Washington Spirit midfielder Andi Sullivan will miss the remainder of the 2024 NWSL season after suffering a torn ACL last weekend, the club...

Trinity Rodman leaves NWSL match in wheelchair before later returning to bench with ice pack on back

Washington Spirit and U.S. national team forward Trinity Rodman left Friday night’s NWSL match against the Kansas City Current in a wheelchair as...