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Note: In the 2024 NWSL Championship, the Washington Spirit took 26 shots, 5 on goal & 20 inside the box. The Orlando Pride won the match 1-0, having taken 9 shots, 3 on goal & 5 in the box.
The Spirit were led by OL Lyon's manager Jona Giraldez.
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Ooph!! What a gut punch for Spirit fans.

Surprisingly, Ms. Bethune's move feels like a bigger deal for the Spirit and its fans than Ms. Rodman's resigning.

Could this be because she was the maestra of the Spirit midfield?
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London City Lionesses: What led to Jocelyn Precheur sacking and what's next for club? When London City Lionesses sacked manager Jocelyn Precheur it sparked controversy - but they are a club who have always done things differently.

FYI, Washington Spirit fans:
"The decision to sack Precheur was not based on results - the club are where they hoped to be at this stage - but because they crave a coach who can deliver a unique style of football and take their identity closer to that of Lyon's."
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Trinity Rodman contract saga ends with record Spirit deal United States forward Trinity Rodman signed a record three-year contract with the Washington Spirit on Thursday to remain at the club, ending months-long uncertainty over the star's future.

Just out of curiosity, when does a "story" crossover into a "saga"?
And does this story meet the requirements for a "saga"?
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Trinity Rodman contract saga ends with record Spirit deal United States forward Trinity Rodman signed a record three-year contract with the Washington Spirit on Thursday to remain at the club, ending months-long uncertainty over the star's future.

It's funny. Trinity Rodman's signing is the least interesting part of this story. The NWSL's struggle to compete in the global soccer market is the truly fascinating saga to follow.
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NWSL OK's 'Rodman rule' even as union objects The NWSL on Tuesday announced the creation of what has been referred to internally as the "High Impact Player" rule (HIP), which would allow teams to spend up to $1 million outside of the salary cap o...

It looks like the NWSL is following the Xerox example of how to face the future...
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I Was In Charge of the Deck Chairs On the Titanic, and They Absolutely Did Need Rearranging Have you ever been on an ocean liner? I don’t mean some piddly little island-hopping cruise ship; I mean an honest-to-god luxury vessel capable of ...

Or, is it the rearranging the deck furniture on the Titanic metaphor?😉
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By the way, what is the best metaphor, or framing mechanism, for thinking about the NWSL's current challenge?...

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Trinity Rodman: why US soccer could lose its most compelling star to Europe The forward’s blocked contract and a growing talent drain to Europe have nudged the NWSL into crisis mode. Here’s what’s happening and why it matters

The ultimate question(s) here probably is: Can the U.S. sports market ever "allow" for there to be a soccer league that can consistently compete with the top-notch ones around the world? If so, is money the only answer?
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ok amazing. #heyspirits and all :)

The Spirit are hands down the best team in the #DMV!! They're the most well-run club; they have the best players; they strive to win by playing entertaining, high-quality soccer; and they seem to care about their fans.
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"The name's Monday but (she) scores on Sunday." - play-by-play announcer Dave Johnson calling #WashigntonSpirit v #HoustonDash, 9/28/2025
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The first one is on Smith. If the GK comes out, she has to get the ball.

The second one is on the entire defense. Not marking the runner to the back post then out of position on the corner.

Monday rolling.

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"Gabbie Carle tiptoeing up the touch line. But too much toe and not enough tip if you will. It'll be a throw-in coming up for Seattle."
- Play-by-play announcer Dave Johnson calling the #WashigntonSpirit v #SeattleReignFC game 9/7/2025.

What a pro!! 👏👏👏

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"From the shadows, they look for brightness and joy."

- Play-by-play announcer Dave Johnson calling the #WashigntonSpirit v #SeattleReignFC game 9/7/2025.

Bravo! 👏👏👏

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There is some SERIOUS DC Power erasure going on in this article (sarcasm!)!!😉
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Rodman is the big story and Bethune's impact on the attack -- especially opening up chances for Monday and Kouassi -- is right behind it. But Hershfelt's influence on the game shouldn't be overlooked. Different team with those players healthy. #heyspirits #washingtonspirit

@838carlisle.bsky.social I loved #HeySpirits today as usual. @heyspirits.bsky.social may I suggest you get loop ear buds or similar- noise dampening. I wear them to loud sporting events, concerts, and when I supervise middle schoolers in the auditorium on spirit day 😅 (re your ear muff comment)