NWSL · NWSL · Washington, District of Columbia, US · Audi Field
Under Michele Kang's transformative ownership, the Washington Spirit have evolved from 2021 champions into a globally connected powerhouse, with Trinity Rodman as the face of the league and a front office building one of the most ambitious multi-club models in women's soccer.
Updated March 16, 2026
At 23, Trinity Rodman has already won an NWSL Championship, an Olympic gold medal, and a record-setting contract. The USWNT forward is the most marketable player in women's soccer and the on-field engine that makes Washington's attack tick. Her 15 goals and 10 assists in 2025 earned her NWSL MVP honors, and she enters 2026 as the consensus best player in the league.
Washington fell to Orlando in the 2024 NWSL Championship final in agonizing fashion -- a 1-0 loss decided by a stoppage-time goal. The heartbreak has fueled an offseason of quiet determination. Head coach Adrian Gonzalez has kept the roster largely intact while adding depth at fullback, and the Spirit's preseason form suggests they are the most likely team to dethrone the Pride.
The Spirit lost just one home match in 2025, and Audi Field has become one of the most intimidating venues in the NWSL. The club's supporters' groups have grown into a force, creating an atmosphere that rattles visiting teams. With a favorable early-season home schedule, Washington could build an insurmountable points cushion before the summer international windows thin the roster.