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Kelley Piper / Black and Red United After the strangest and most demanding season in club history, the Spirit are one win away from their first trophy The Washington Spirit are in the 2021 NWSL Championship game, as they take on the Chicago Red Stars today at Lynn Family Stadium in Louisville. Sometimes you don’t have to dress things up. The mere fact that these teams — … [Read more...] about NWSL Championship Preview + TV/Streaming info: Washington Spirit vs. Chicago Red Stars

Nikita Taparia Kelley O’Hara’s extra time gamewinner gave the Spirit their first-ever trophy The Washington Spirit, having overcome endless challenges on the field and off in 2021, did it once again, beating the Chicago Red Stars 2-1 in the 2021 NWSL Championship. After falling behind on a Rachel Hill goal just before halftime, the Spirit produced their sixth comeback … [Read more...] about Recap: Unstoppable Spirit are NWSL Champions!!!

Nikita Taparia Some thoughts on Trinity Rodman, a year of good health, and condemning ghosts of the past to hell The Washington Spirit are the 2021 NWSL Champions! You saw it, I saw it, and it’s been documented by photographers, witnesses, and video. No one can say that Andi Sullivan and Kelley O’Hara didn’t score, or that the game went any other way. The players have … [Read more...] about Five thoughts on the Spirit winning the NWSL Championship

Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports A loaded day of news. Happy Friday, everyone! I’m stepping in for Jason today as we both prepare for the NWSL Final. I head to Louisville in a few hours, but before that, some news from yesterday: First off, the Washington Spirit’s Trinity Rodman won the NWSL Rookie of the Year award, and Jason put it perfectly... It really couldn't have … [Read more...] about Friday Freedom Kicks: Spirit players win NWSL awards, Ricardo Pepi wins MLS Young Player of Year