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Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman signed a three-year deal worth over $2 million per season, making her the highest-paid women’s soccer player globally, enabled by the NWSL’s High Impact Player Rule. The move preserves a top star in the U.S. and cements her as a role model, even as the pact draws scrutiny from the players’ union amid ongoing debates over pay and league salary rules.
Trinity Rodman signed a three-year contract with Washington Spirit reportedly worth about $2 million per year, making her the world's highest-paid female footballer and keeping her with the Spirit through 2028 amid a wave of big-money moves in the NWSL enabled by the league's High Impact Player rule.
Trinity Rodman signed a three-year deal with the Washington Spirit averaging over $1 million per year, making her the highest-paid player in women’s soccer. The move follows transfer rumors and comes as the NWSL salary cap rises (to $3.5M in 2026, then to $5.1M by 2030). The 2026 season starts March 13. Rodman, an Olympic gold medalist, called the agreement a game-changing moment and said it opens doors for American players.
Trinity Rodman was injured with crutches after a match against Monterrey, shortly after being called up to the USWNT, during a W Champions Cup game at Audi Field.
Trinity Rodman was helped off the field in tears during a Washington Spirit match due to an apparent leg injury and will undergo scans; she has a history of injuries and recently rejoined the USWNT, highlighting her importance and ongoing health concerns.
Trinity Rodman made an emotional return to the field after nearly four months due to injury, scoring a stoppage-time winner for the Washington Spirit against Portland Thorns, highlighting her resilience and importance to her team amidst ongoing injury challenges.
Orlando Pride defeated Washington Spirit 1-0 in the NWSL championship final, with a decisive goal by Banda and a crucial save by goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse. Despite dominating possession and shots, Washington struggled to convert their chances, with key players missing due to injuries. The match was marked by controversial officiating decisions, leaving Spirit fans frustrated. Orlando's victory caps a successful season for the team and the league, which continues to grow in prominence and competitiveness.
The NWSL final in Kansas City features a rare matchup between the league's top two teams, Orlando Pride and Washington Spirit. Orlando, led by coach Seb Hines and star player Marta, seeks its first championship after a record-breaking season. Washington, under new manager Jonatan Giráldez, boasts a dynamic attack despite injury setbacks. Both teams have shown resilience and skill, promising an exciting and closely contested final.
The Washington Spirit advanced to the NWSL championship game after a dramatic win over Gotham FC, triumphing 3-0 in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw. The Spirit equalized in stoppage time with a goal from Hal Hershfelt, and goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury made crucial saves during the shootout. Despite injuries and a season of rebuilding, the Spirit will face either Orlando Pride or Kansas City Current in the final. The match was marked by intense moments and a sellout crowd at Audi Field.
Michele Kang, owner of the Washington Spirit in the National Women's Soccer League, has acquired the London City Lionesses in English soccer's second division. The deal is part of Kang's mission to create a level playing field between men and women in football and build the "preeminent female sports organization in the world." The financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Kang aims to inspire young female athletes and help the club and players reach their highest potential. The acquisition comes as the Women's Super League and Championship transition into a new governance structure, with each professional club acting as shareholders.
Sophia Smith's hat trick led the Portland Thorns to a 4-2 victory over the Washington Spirit in their final match before six Thorns players, including Smith, join their national teams for the Women's World Cup. The win puts the Thorns back in first place in the NWSL standings. Smith's aggressive play and NWSL-leading 10th goal of the season secured the victory, despite defensive lapses by the Thorns. The Thorns honored their World Cup participants in a pregame ceremony, including Smith and Crystal Dunn for the US, Christine Sinclair and Adriana Leon for Canada, Rocky Rodríguez for Costa Rica, and Hina Sugita for Japan.
Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang, OL Groupe, and Eagle Football Holdings have agreed to form a global women's football organization, with Kang as the majority owner and CEO. The group intends to expand to include multiple women's football clubs across the world, with OL Féminin and the Spirit as the starting clubs. OL Groupe will own 48% of the organization, while Kang will hold 52%. The deal is expected to close by the end of June pending approval from the NWSL Board of Governors and various third-party approvals in France.
OL Groupe, Eagle Football Holdings, and Michele Kang have signed an agreement to create a global multi-team women's football organization, with Kang becoming the majority owner and CEO of the newly formed company. The new entity will be the first ever woman-owned, women-led multi-club football organization and will look to acquire additional clubs in other countries in Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Each club will retain its own established identity, and significant resources will be devoted centrally to developing capabilities that will be shared across all teams.