At least 56 killed in crowd crush at soccer match in Guinea, officials say
An unknown number of others in the country’s largest southern city were injured when security tried to stop clashes over a disputed penalty,
By Cindy Boren, Mohamed Barry and Rachel Chason
Fiorentina player ‘awake, alert’ after collapse during Serie A match
The match against Inter Milan was abandoned after Edoardo Bove, a 22-year-old midfielder, fell to the turf in the 17th minute and was taken to a hospital.
By Des Bieler
USWNT goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher announces international retirement
Naeher is the latest U.S. standout to step away, following Carli Lloyd, Megan Rapinoe, Ali Krieger, Julie Ertz, Sam Mewis, Kelley O’Hara and Alex Morgan.
By Steven Goff
In a breakout year for women’s sports, the NWSL shows how far it has come
Saturday night’s showpiece final between the Orlando Pride and the Washington Spirit capped a record year for attendance, viewership and growth.
By Steven Goff
Marta’s Pride denies Spirit to claim its first NWSL championship
Washington fell behind in the first half on a Barbra Banda goal and couldn’t find an equalizer during a 1-0 loss in Kansas City, Missouri.
By Thomas Floyd
As the youthful Spirit chases a title, two veterans have stepped up
Goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury and striker Ashley Hatch have overcome challenging campaigns to help Washington return to the NWSL championship game.
By Thomas Floyd
A ‘hero for women’s soccer,’ Marta seeks a title at age 38
Marta will play in an NWSL final for the first time Saturday when her Orlando Pride meet the Washington Spirit.
By Steven Goff
Jonatan Giráldez had it all in Spain. He left it for the Washington Spirit.
After leading FC Barcelona to four championships, the coach found, and met, a new challenge in the NWSL.
By Barry Svrluga
Pep Guardiola signs contract extension to stay with Manchester City
With Pep Guardiola as manager, Manchester City has won six Premier League titles, two FA Cups and a Champions League title.
By Cindy Boren
Trinity Rodman has learned how to fail. She’s better for it.
The Washington Spirit star and U.S. soccer standout learned from her setbacks on her way back to the NWSL title game.
By Thomas Floyd
USWNT to start 2025 in SheBelieves Cup vs. Colombia, Australia and Japan
The Olympic champions will visit Houston, greater Phoenix and San Diego as they seek their sixth consecutive tournament trophy.
By Steven Goff
U.S. Soccer gets $30 million from Michele Kang to boost women’s, girls’ teams
The latest endeavor by the Washington Spirit owner will increase youth national team opportunities and expand access for female players.
By Ella Brockway
Spirit midfielder Croix Bethune claims NWSL rookie of the year honors
The 23-year-old playmaker tied the league’s assists record despite suffering a season-ending knee injury in August.
By Thomas Floyd
Christian Pulisic powers USMNT’s Nations League blitz of Jamaica
After a dominant first half, the Americans earned a 4-2 win in St. Louis and secured a spot in the Concacaf Nations League semifinals.
By Steven Goff
USWNT’s ‘Triple Espresso’ to miss friendlies at England and Netherlands
Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith and Mallory Swanson need recovery time after NWSL and international campaigns.
By Steven Goff
Tim Weah, healthy and with a clear mind, is back for the USMNT
The 24-year-old winger is set to give the U.S. men a boost after a crushing red card in last summer’s Copa América.
By Steven Goff
Spirit’s wild ride reaches NWSL title game after win over Gotham FC on PKs
Hal Hershfelt tied it in second-half stoppage time and keeper Aubrey Kingsbury was perfect on penalty kicks to send the Spirit to the championship game.
By Thomas Floyd
The Washington Spirit is a thrilling force — now and in the future
After Saturday’s unforgettable playoff win, the Spirit just keeps climbing.
By Barry Svrluga
Ricardo Pepi and Matt Turner key USMNT’s Nations League win at Jamaica
The Americans will take a lead to St. Louis for Monday’s second leg after Mauricio Pochettino earned his first competitive win as U.S. coach.
By Steven Goff
She started as a kid reporter, interviewing sports stars. She’s the star now.
As a child, Sam Coffey got an inside look at sports journalism, thanks to her parents’ careers. Years later, she has emerged as a fixture under USWNT coach Emma Hayes.
By Steven Goff