Washington Spirit

September 14, 2015 | Staff Writer

Washington Spirit Fall to Seattle Reign, 3-0

Seattle Reign FC defeated the Washington Spirit 3-0 in the second NWSL semifinal match up of the day. Both teams came out firing, but Seattle had more dangerous chances. Despite the Reign’s strong pressure, the game was tied going into halftime. In the second half, the Reign was able to capitalize on its chances and […]

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September 6, 2015 | Staff Writer

Washington Spirit Lose to Seattle Reign, 2-1, Before Sold Out Crowd (PHOTO)

The Washington Spirit lost for the first time at the Maryland SoccerPlex during the 2015 National Womens Soccer League (NWSL) season against Seattle Reign FC in front of a sold out home crowd. Washington Spirit (8-6-6, 30 points) scored from a Matheson penalty kick while the Reign (13-3-4, 43 points) tallied two goals. In the […]

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August 27, 2015 | Staff Writer

Washington Spirit Will Try to Clinch Playoff Spot Tonight

The Washington Spirit play FC Kansas City at 8 p.m. tonight at Swope Soccer Village in Kansas City. A win clinches a playoff spot for the Spirit, meanwhile a loss would leave the door open for Portland Thorns FC to possibly snag the final playoff spot. “The team is in great shape heading into the […]

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August 21, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, Aug. 21, in Montgomery County

Here are your five things to know today, Aug. 21, in Montgomery County: 1. The Wootton community is holding a Celebration of Life service in memory of principal Michael Doran, who passed away on Wednesday, at the high school football stadium tonight. 2. Metro has announced a target date of Sept. 20th for opening the Silver […]

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August 17, 2015 | Staff Writer

Dunn’s Goal Lifts Washington Spirit Over the Chicago Red Stars (PHOTO)

The Washington Spirit (8-5-4, 28 points) triumphed over the Chicago Red Stars (7-3-7, 28 points) 2-1, on Sunday night, thanks to a stoppage time goal from forward Crystal Dunn. The Spirit got off to a dream start as center back Megan Oyster headed the ball into the back of the net following a corner kick […]

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August 9, 2015 | Staff Writer

Washington Spirit Fall 2-1 to Boston Breakers on the Road

At Soldiers Field in Boston, the Washington Spirit (7-5-3, 24 points) played away for the first time in three weeks and lost a hard fought battle against the Boston Breakers (4-10-3, 15 points). Two first half goals by the Breakers led to their fourth win of the season. The first ten minutes saw a slow […]

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August 5, 2015 | Staff Writer

Spirit’s Crystal Dunn Named NWSL Player of the Week (VIDEO)

Washington Spirit forward Crystal Dunn was voted the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Player of the Week by the media for Week 16 of the 2015 NWSL season. Dunn, 23, scored all three goals for the Spirit, recording a first half hat trick at home, to get a 3-1 win over the Houston Dash on […]

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August 4, 2015 | Aline Barros

Fan Shares Thoughts on Washington Spirit Team (VIDEO)

As fans cheered on the Washington Spirit as they took on the Houston Dash on Aug. 1 at the Maryland Soccerplex, this season holder ticket fan shared in this MyMCMedia extra her thoughts on the season and game. The Spirit remained undefeated at home beating the Dash, 3-1. Dunn, who also plays for the University […]

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August 3, 2015 | Cindy Peña

Washington Spirit Sprints Past Houston Dash (VIDEO)

Fans cheered on the Washington Spirit as they took on the Houston Dash Saturday, Aug. 1 at the Maryland Soccerplex and set a franchise record with a hat trick by defender Crystal Dunn.  The Spirit remained undefeated at home beating the Dash, 3-1. Dunn, who also plays for the University of North Carolina, scored all three […]

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August 2, 2015 | Staff Writer

Dunn Hat Trick Lifts Spirit to 3-1 Win Over the Dash

The Washington Spirit (8-4-3, 27 points) faced off against the Houston Dash (5-6-5, 20 points) and made franchise history when Crystal Dunn converted the team’s first hat trick. The lone goal for the Dash came from Jessica McDonald. In the 2nd minute, Diana Matheson laid the ball off for Christine Nairn, taking a couple touches […]

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