What does Washington Spirit do?

Washington Spirit is a professional women's soccer team based in Washington, D.C. Founded on November 21, 2012, the team is an inaugural member of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). The Spirit evolved from the D.C. United Women and has connections to an amateur Women's Premier Soccer League team and a youth academy. The team began its NWSL journey in 2013 and has seen significant achievements, including a championship win in 2021 and appearances in the NWSL Championship in 2024 and 2025. They play home matches at Audi Field, which they moved to in 2023, and have drawn record crowds with various premium seating options. The Spirit features talented players, including several who participated in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, and has a strong focus on community engagement and youth programs.