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D.C. United loses, Spirit sign Ricketts and more: Monday Freedom Kicks

Recaps of D.C. United’s 2-0 loss to the Columbus Crew by us (with more from us here), WaPo, and MLS….

Washington Spirit sign 15-year-old midfielder Chloe Ricketts

The Washington Spirit have signed Chloe Ricketts, the youngest ever player in the NWSL, to a three-year contract with an…

Should the Washington Spirit rebrand include a new team name?

As we know by now, when the Washington Spirit revealed its new 2023 home and away jerseys Wednesday evening, the…

Asad rejoins D.C. United, Canada Soccer interim agreement, and more: Friday Freedom Kicks

It’s the end of an extremely busy week for the District Press crew, but the work won’t stop now, as…

What should the Washington Spirit’s team colors look like?

Yesterday, the Washington Spirit revealed its 2023 home and away kits, and the departure from their normal blue, red, and…

Meet the Spirit Draft Picks: #26 Nicole Douglas, forward

Washington’s first pick of the 2023 Draft on being at the draft, team bonding, and fighting for a spot on the Spirit

Meet The Draft Picks: #28 Lyza Bosselmann, goalkeeper

On January 12th the Washington Spirit drafted six players. Lyza Bosselmann, a former Gonzaga Bulldog, was one of those players….

Washington Spirit share excitement for upcoming season at Premiere event

Washington Spirit revealed their new kits and rallied fans in advance of the 2023 season with a Season Premiere event…

Washington Spirit unveil 2023 home and away kits amid future rebrand

With the 2023 NWSL Season kicking off this month, the Washington Spirit hosted an invite-only event for season ticket holders,…

Meet the Spirit Draft Picks: #30 Riley Tanner, winger/forward

The Washington Spirit forward talks draft night in Colombia, her team-first mentality, and more