Washington Spirit Trades Gift Monday to Boston Legacy FC for $500,000 and Sell-On Clause
The Washington Spirit traded forward Gift Monday to Boston Legacy FC for $500,000 in transfer threshold funds and a 20 percent sell-on clause.
Category: Washington Spirit
The Washington Spirit are one of the premier professional women’s soccer clubs in the United States and an original member of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). Founded in 2012, the Spirit represent Washington, D.C., Maryland and the surrounding DMV region while playing their home matches at Audi Field in Washington, D.C.
The Spirit have developed into one of the NWSL’s most successful and recognizable franchises. Washington captured the 2021 NWSL Championship and has remained a regular championship contender, including consecutive appearances in the NWSL Championship leading into the 2026 season.
The club has also experienced tremendous growth off the field. In 2025, Washington became only the fourth women’s soccer club in the world to average more than 15,000 fans per home match, with nearly 237,000 fans attending matches at Audi Field. The momentum continued into 2026 with multiple early-season sellouts and record demand for tickets.
Maryland Sports Blog provides coverage of the Washington Spirit throughout the NWSL season, including breaking news, match previews, game recaps, roster moves, injuries, player features, standings, playoff coverage and analysis. Follow MSB for Spirit coverage as Washington competes for championships while continuing to help grow professional women’s soccer throughout the Washington and Maryland region.
Washington Spirit Moves Defender Kate Wiesner to Season-Ending Injury List After Fractured Ankle
The Washington Spirit moved defender Kate Wiesner from the 45-day injury list to the season-ending injury list after a fractured ankle. Wiesner finished the 2026 campaign with 20 appearances, 15 starts and two assists.
Washington Spirit Forward Claudia Martínez Earns Paraguay Women’s National Team Call-Up
Washington Spirit forward Claudia Martínez has been called up to the Paraguay Women’s National Team for two away friendlies against El Salvador in San Salvador.
Clara Luvanga Scores 84th-Minute Winner as Washington Spirit Women’s Soccer Defeats Houston Dash 3-2
Clara Luvanga scored the 84th-minute winner as the Washington Spirit defeated the Houston Dash 3-2 in Houston for its 15th win of the season.
Washington Spirit midfielder Mélissa Bethi called up by Algeria for 2028 Olympic qualifiers
Washington Spirit midfielder Mélissa Bethi has been called up by Algeria for two 2028 Olympic qualifying matches against Central African Republic on October 9 and October 13.
Washington Spirit Defender Élisabeth Tsé Earns Second Canada Call-Up for Denmark Friendlies
Washington Spirit defender Élisabeth Tsé earned her second consecutive Canada Women’s National Team call-up for two home friendlies against Denmark in Montréal and Toronto.
Washington Spirit Women’s Soccer Forward Rosemonde Kouassi Called Up for 2028 Ivory Coast Olympic Qualifiers
Washington Spirit forward Rosemonde Kouassi has been called up to the Ivory Coast Women’s National Team for 2028 Olympic qualifying matches against D.R. Congo on Oct. 9 and Oct. 13.
Washington Spirit Personal Safety Workshop Set Before Nov. 1 Women’s Soccer Match Against Chicago
The Washington Spirit will hold a free personal safety workshop before its November 1 women’s soccer match against Chicago at Audi Field for the first 50 people who register.
Washington Spirit Forward Gift Monday Called Up for Nigeria Women’s National Team Olympic Qualifiers
Washington Spirit forward Gift Monday has been called up to the Nigeria Women’s National Team for Olympic qualifying matches against Comoros on Oct. 9 and Oct. 13.
Washington Spirit Call Up Trinity Rodman and Tara Rudd for U.S. Women’s National Team Spain Friendlies
Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman and defender Tara Rudd will join the U.S. Women’s National Team for two October friendlies against Spain.
