Tag Archive | Tara McKeown

Thriller on the road for the Washington Spirit in 3-2 victory over Kansas City Current

When a team comes back from one goal that is always a huge accomplishment, but to be able to climb back from multiple goals makes the night even sweeter. The Washington Spirit achieved that moment and for the first time, as the ladies completed their first-ever two-goal comeback in their 3-2 victory over the Kansas […]

Washington Spirit on a roll with victory over North Carolina

Only three games in but so far the Washington Spirit are undefeated as their latest victory was a 2-1 thriller over the North Carolina Courage. It is the type of match that the Spirit hope to play more often, as the ladies were able to get the ball on the offensive side of the field […]

Roster set for the Washington Spirit as NWSL Season Quickly Approaches

Members of the Washington Spirit walking to the pitch. Photo by; Stacy Podelski/1495Sports The buzz is starting to build for the NWSL season and for the Washington Spirit, as the roster for the squad has been set. There will be 26-players that will see if they can help the team hoist the NWSL trophy once […]

Washington Spirit rewards Tara McKeown with New Contract

The Washington Spirit have been bringing back the players who they feel will help them to another NWSL Championship run. The team recently rewarded forward Tara McKeown with a three-year contract with a team option for 2026.  McKeown has been a part of the offensive core that includes Ashley Hatch, Ashley Sanchez and Trinity Rodman. […]

Washington Spirit earn huge victory at Audi Field

It has been a while since the Washington Spirit had themselves a victory, in fact it has been since May, but thankfully in front of an energized crowd at Audi Field the ladies were able to record a 4-3 victory over the San Diego Wave in NWSL action. The visiting side was able to get […]

Washington Spirit Drops Points After Late Portland Rally

The Washington Spirit finished with a 2-1 loss against Portland Thorns FC in the two sides’ second meeting of the NWSL season. After an hour-long weather delay, the Washington Spirit and Portland Thorns FC were finally able to kick off at a wet Segra Field. Looking to break its streak of draws, the Spirit wasted […]

Washington Spirit Snaps Skid, Earns First Points in a Month

 The Washington Spirit earned a point in the table for the first time in a month Sunday evening by way of a scoreless draw with the Orlando Pride at Audi Field. The Spirit saw plenty of chances to put the ball in the net, beginning with an Amber Brooks header off the crossbar following a corner kick […]