Amidst a reckoning over sexual misconduct in the NWSL, players faced a difficult choice. The action and change they forced saved the league.

A worrying sixth home loss has virtually ended the Spirit's pursuit of the NWSL Shield.

Happy Friday! D.C. United Acquires $75,000 in 2026 GAM from Chicago Fire FC in Exchange for a 2026 International Roster Slot (D.C. United)If you're not going to use the slot, you might as well trade it for some Garberbucks. In news that came as a major relief to those of us who watched Washington Spirit's game against Chicago Stars last weekend, …

The NWSL has launched a new player development mechanism that will allow teams to identify youth players who they could sign in the future to contracts that would not fully count against the salary cap, multiple sources told ESPN.

Good morning DC Footy Folk! It's been awhile since I've been able to use the "rainy" Freedom Kicks theme. Make sure you have an umbrella ready with you most of this week! Anyways, let's go to the footy news! DC Power are playing a rare (and rainy) weekday game today at Audi today. You can pop the second half on during lunch if you have Peacock.

Washington Spirit lead the NWSL in having the highest contingent of African players in the league. But what makes the team, and the DC area, so attractive to players from the continent?

A league policy allows players to have their babies — and in some cases, their spouses — travel with the team.

It was grim stuff at Audi Field, with the Legacy striking three late goals to hand the Spirit a deserved loss.

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