Tag Archive | Washington DC Sports
Spirit sets the Stage for the battle of NWSL Champs
In the early afternoon hours in Washington D.C. the ladies of the Spirit and Bay FC took to the field in front of a sold out 19,215 fans, the largest on the East Coast in NWSL playoff history to see who is going to be in the 2024 NWSL Semis. With a lineup featuring undefeated […]
Washington Mystics make several Moves Prior to 2023 Season
Rui Machida in action with the Washington Mystics. Photo by: Stacy Podelski/1495Sports There have been a ton of moves made by the Washington Mystics as they look to make a splash in the 2023 Season.The first move that was made is that the team was able to sign three-time WNBA All-Defensive Guard Brittney Sykes. “Sykes […]
Washington Mystics Re-Sign Shatori Walker-Kimbrough
The Washington Mystics announced today that they have re-signed free-agent guard Shatori Walker-Kimbrough. Walker-Kimbrough (5’9, 140) returned to the Mystics last season following appearances with Phoenix and Connecticut. In 118 career games (33 starts) she holds averages of 5.8 points and 1.3 rebounds in 15.5 minutes per game. “We look forward to the continued growth of […]
Washington Spirit Advance to NWSL Finals with 2-1 Victory over OL Reign
The Washington Spirit defeated OL Reign in the semifinal of the 2021 NWSL Playoffs this evening, 2-1. Action did not take long to get going as OL Reign captured an early lead in the third minute. Eugenie Le Sommer netted the first goal off a cross from Megan Rapinoe. This was OL Reign’s first goal […]
Washington Spirit Star Karina Rodriguez Named to Mexico National Team Roste
Mexico Women’s National Team Head Coach Monica Vergara has named Spirit defender Karina Rodriguez to the team’s upcoming match against Colombia. The team will play one game during the September FIFA window against Colombia at Aztec Stadium in Mexico City, Mexico. The match will take place on September 21 at 8:00 p.m. ET. In February of 2021, […]
Washington Spirit Re-Sign Goalkeeper Devon Kerr to New One-Year Deal
The Washington Spirit have re-signed goalkeeper Devon Kerr to a new one-year contract with a team option for a second year. Kerr will join Aubrey Bledsoe as the goalkeepers under contract for 2021. Spirit Head Coach Richie Burke had this to say about the contract extension: “After a strange season and a first year with our club that brought few opportunities […]
Washington Spirit sign Japanese international Saori Takarada
The Washington Spirit have signed Japanese international Saori Takarada (SA-O-RREE – TA-KA-LA-DA) to a two-year deal from Nadeshiko League Club Cerezo Osaka Sakai Ladies ahead of the 2021 National Women’s Soccer League season. “Bringing another young international player of Saori’s quality to the Spirit for our 2021 season was a huge priority for our club […]
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