Spirit Squadron

There are 2 plays I think of first when I think of Crystal Dunn.

The first is a pass that I'm still waiting for someone in NWSL to match: this outside-the-foot, bending pass on the dubious FieldTurf at Sahlen's Stadium to set Diana Matheson up for a goal.

Not much context needed, it's just magic.

Congratulations on retirement, legend!

this is a fun stat!

her joy 🥹

LFG!

#blessed Trinity Rodman plays for my team 🥹

I apologize if this is a hot take. But Trinity Rodman is really good at soccer.

lmao good heavens trin

got Emma’s ass

ADMIN’S PHONE DIED, TRINNNNNNITYYYY RODMANNNN

Celebrating Croix’s first national team goal like:

👏👏👏

CROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOIX

screaming croixing throwing up we did it joe

THIS TIME IT’S HERS! CROIX’S FIRST USWNT GOAL!

oh my!

HAL! CROIX! WEEZY!

Immigrants make us great, Spirit edition.

A screenshot of text that reads as follows: Initial 2026 Washington Spirit Preseason Roster Goalkeepers (4): Kaylie Collins, Aubrey Kingsbury, Sandy MacIver (INTL), Sara Wojdelko Defenders (10): Rebeca Bernal, Gabby Carle, Lucia Di Guglielmo (INTL), Madison Haugen (STR), Casey Krueger (ML), Paige Metayer, Esme Morgan (INTL), Tara Rudd (NYR), Élisabeth Tsé (INTL), Kate Wiesner (NYR) Midfielders (6): Deborah Abiodun (INTL), Croix Bethune (NYR), Hal Hershfelt (NYR), Leicy Santos, Molly Skurcenski (STR), Andi Sullivan (ML) Forwards (8): Tamara Bolt (INTL), Sofia Cantore (INTL), Emma Gaines-Ramos, Ashley Hatch (ML), Rosemonde Kouassi, Claudia Martínez (INTL, NYR), Gift Monday (INTL), Trinity Rodman (NYR)

Spirit have announced their 2026 preseason roster.

Worth noting that Rebeca Bernal, Rosemonde Kouassi, & Leicy Santos are not listed as internationals. Spirit confirm to me that all 3 received US residency & will not count as internationals.

Picture of the NWSL SGs standing in from a very large Trans People Belong in Sports banner

Still inspired from this weekend and the @iscsupporters.bsky.social convention.

Also inspired by how hard its getting to get a NWSL photo with everyone. This photo was a lot smaller just a few years ago.

Reached out to the Spirit, who confirmed that Haugen and Skurcenski are replacing Ashley Hatch & Casey Krueger.

Voting closes tonight at 11:59pm est! Don’t forget to vote!

keep standing

International talent turn Washington Spirit into top NWSL contender - The IX Sports The Washington Spirit announced a stunning investment in Paraguayan star Claudia Martínez, highlighting their increasingly global roster.

The signing of Claudia Martínez, the first Paraguayan player in NWSL history, highlights the Washington Spirit's increasingly global roster.

@kgier.bsky.social spoke to Gift Monday, Rosemonde Kouassi, Gabby Carle, and more about their team's embrace of international talent:

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USWNT CAPTAIN TRINITY RODMAN

how dare they take this from us

CROIX BETHUNE GETS HER FIRST USWNT GOAL

I'm just thankful for the fans you know ive been a long time spirit fan, i had to put that to the side when i was in Orlando and even when i was in Houston as an athlete. The @spiritsquadron.bsky.social was always super supportive of me as an individual, athlete and coach. Cont.