Thomas Floyd
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Journalist for The Washington Post. Writing about theater, movies, television, comedy, soccer and other scattered things.
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Thomas Floyd
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Jude Law keeps surprising us. Anything less would be a shock.
Whether he’s playing a surly philosopher, a hustling restaurateur or Vladimir Putin, the 52-year-old is one of Hollywood’s most daring A-listers.
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“He keeps making a left when you think he’s going to make a right.”
Whether he’s playing a surly philosopher, a hustling restaurateur or Vladimir Putin, Jude Law is one of Hollywood’s most daring A-listers. For Sunday Arts, I profiled the enduring, transformative star of Netflix’s “Black Rabbit.”
Whether he’s playing a surly philosopher, a hustling restaurateur or Vladimir Putin, Jude Law is one of Hollywood’s most daring A-listers. For Sunday Arts, I profiled the enduring, transformative star of Netflix’s “Black Rabbit.”
Trinity Rodman is out of contract. Can the Washington Spirit keep her amid interest from abroad? Rodman, Aubrey Kingsbury, Tierna Davidson, Rose Lavelle and Emma Hayes weigh in on this inflection point for the #NWSL.
Trinity Rodman needs a new contract. Can the Spirit keep her?
NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman said her league will “fight” to keep the U.S. national team star amid interest from abroad.
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November 23, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Trinity Rodman is out of contract. Can the Washington Spirit keep her amid interest from abroad? Rodman, Aubrey Kingsbury, Tierna Davidson, Rose Lavelle and Emma Hayes weigh in on this inflection point for the #NWSL.
“I think it’s a big shock. This group completely believed that we would win. There was really no scenario where we didn’t lift that trophy today.”
The Washington Spirit’s run ends again in the NWSL final — this time against Rose Lavelle and Gotham FC. Reporting from PayPal Park:
The Washington Spirit’s run ends again in the NWSL final — this time against Rose Lavelle and Gotham FC. Reporting from PayPal Park:
Spirit’s run ends again in NWSL final, this time vs. Rose Lavelle and Gotham FC
The star U.S. midfielder scored in the 80th minute for the New Jersey-based team as Washington fell, 1-0, for the second straight year.
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November 23, 2025 at 6:52 AM
“I think it’s a big shock. This group completely believed that we would win. There was really no scenario where we didn’t lift that trophy today.”
The Washington Spirit’s run ends again in the NWSL final — this time against Rose Lavelle and Gotham FC. Reporting from PayPal Park:
The Washington Spirit’s run ends again in the NWSL final — this time against Rose Lavelle and Gotham FC. Reporting from PayPal Park:
Checking in from PayPal Park, where there are no surprises in the Washington Spirit lineup for tonight’s #NWSL final against Gotham. Here are the starters:
Kingsbury; Morgan, Bernal, McKeown, Wiesner; Santos, Hershfelt, Bethune; Kouassi, Cantore; Monday
Rodman is available off the bench.
Kingsbury; Morgan, Bernal, McKeown, Wiesner; Santos, Hershfelt, Bethune; Kouassi, Cantore; Monday
Rodman is available off the bench.
November 23, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Checking in from PayPal Park, where there are no surprises in the Washington Spirit lineup for tonight’s #NWSL final against Gotham. Here are the starters:
Kingsbury; Morgan, Bernal, McKeown, Wiesner; Santos, Hershfelt, Bethune; Kouassi, Cantore; Monday
Rodman is available off the bench.
Kingsbury; Morgan, Bernal, McKeown, Wiesner; Santos, Hershfelt, Bethune; Kouassi, Cantore; Monday
Rodman is available off the bench.
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No pro franchise in town has leaned into the District, its residents and the issues they care about the way the Spirit has.
Column from @barrysvrlugawp.bsky.social
Column from @barrysvrlugawp.bsky.social
Column | How the Washington Spirit embraced the soul of D.C.
During an anxious time in the nation’s capital, the NWSL team and its fans cemented a bond.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:38 PM
No pro franchise in town has leaned into the District, its residents and the issues they care about the way the Spirit has.
Column from @barrysvrlugawp.bsky.social
Column from @barrysvrlugawp.bsky.social
Greetings from PayPal Park, where Spirit Coach Adrián González confirmed that defender Gabrielle Carle (hamstring) will not be available to play in the NWSL final. That's not a surprise — Carle was jogging on the side with Andi Sullivan and not participating in training today.
November 21, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Greetings from PayPal Park, where Spirit Coach Adrián González confirmed that defender Gabrielle Carle (hamstring) will not be available to play in the NWSL final. That's not a surprise — Carle was jogging on the side with Andi Sullivan and not participating in training today.
The #USMNT ended 2025 with a rotated squad, a stunning 5-1 rout of Uruguay and some fiery words from Mauricio Pochettino.
Reporting from Tampa, I broke down what that means for the World Cup squad and offered an updated projection for the final 26-man roster.
Reporting from Tampa, I broke down what that means for the World Cup squad and offered an updated projection for the final 26-man roster.
Analysis | The USMNT ended 2025 with a bang. Who should make the World Cup roster?
Coach Mauricio Pochettino, whose team rolled to a 5-1 win over Uruguay on Tuesday, has some tough decisions to make.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:52 PM
The #USMNT ended 2025 with a rotated squad, a stunning 5-1 rout of Uruguay and some fiery words from Mauricio Pochettino.
Reporting from Tampa, I broke down what that means for the World Cup squad and offered an updated projection for the final 26-man roster.
Reporting from Tampa, I broke down what that means for the World Cup squad and offered an updated projection for the final 26-man roster.
Greetings from Tampa, where the #USMNT has made nine changes: Freese; Freeman, Trusty, McKenzie; Dest, Berhalter, Morris, Tolkin; Tillman, Luna; Wright.
Storylines to watch …
— Freeman gets a shot at right center back.
— McKenzie and Trusty’s audition.
— Can Wright build off the Australia game?
Storylines to watch …
— Freeman gets a shot at right center back.
— McKenzie and Trusty’s audition.
— Can Wright build off the Australia game?
November 18, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Greetings from Tampa, where the #USMNT has made nine changes: Freese; Freeman, Trusty, McKenzie; Dest, Berhalter, Morris, Tolkin; Tillman, Luna; Wright.
Storylines to watch …
— Freeman gets a shot at right center back.
— McKenzie and Trusty’s audition.
— Can Wright build off the Australia game?
Storylines to watch …
— Freeman gets a shot at right center back.
— McKenzie and Trusty’s audition.
— Can Wright build off the Australia game?
Sports and theater might seem like an odd duo, but they’ve been teaming up frequently this fall: "Damn Yankees," "Red Pitch," "Bull Durham," "Chess." So I saw 'em all and wrote about the uncanny connections between athletics and the arts.
Analysis | Theater about sports sounds like it won’t work. But it can be exhilarating.
From “Damn Yankees” to the “Bull Durham” musical, recent productions show how the unlikely team-up can be a winning formula.
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November 16, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Sports and theater might seem like an odd duo, but they’ve been teaming up frequently this fall: "Damn Yankees," "Red Pitch," "Bull Durham," "Chess." So I saw 'em all and wrote about the uncanny connections between athletics and the arts.
All eyes were on Gio Reyna in his #USMNT return. He rose to the occasion.
Breaking down Reyna's return, Joe Scally's audition and more after the Americans' 2-1 win over Paraguay in Chester.
Breaking down Reyna's return, Joe Scally's audition and more after the Americans' 2-1 win over Paraguay in Chester.
All eyes were on Gio Reyna in his USMNT return. He rose to the occasion.
What to know about the U.S. men’s national soccer team’s 2-1 win over Paraguay.
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November 16, 2025 at 4:12 PM
All eyes were on Gio Reyna in his #USMNT return. He rose to the occasion.
Breaking down Reyna's return, Joe Scally's audition and more after the Americans' 2-1 win over Paraguay in Chester.
Breaking down Reyna's return, Joe Scally's audition and more after the Americans' 2-1 win over Paraguay in Chester.
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The Washington Spirit is going back to the NWSL championship match. From our @ellabrockway.bsky.social:
Spirit returns to NWSL championship match by shutting out Portland
Gift Monday and Croix Bethune scored for Washington, which posted a 2-0 win at Audi Field to advance to next weekend’s title game.
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November 15, 2025 at 7:58 PM
The Washington Spirit is going back to the NWSL championship match. From our @ellabrockway.bsky.social:
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Adrian Gonzalez says last week's win over Racing was physically/emotionally taxing, & he's really pleased that the team could bring that same energy today.
"I think the team has done a great job being locked in, believing until the end, playing as we want to be, with the personality that we have."
"I think the team has done a great job being locked in, believing until the end, playing as we want to be, with the personality that we have."
November 15, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Adrian Gonzalez says last week's win over Racing was physically/emotionally taxing, & he's really pleased that the team could bring that same energy today.
"I think the team has done a great job being locked in, believing until the end, playing as we want to be, with the personality that we have."
"I think the team has done a great job being locked in, believing until the end, playing as we want to be, with the personality that we have."
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Trinity Rodman in the mixed zone: “My focus has been winning this championship and then the next steps come after that. … Once we get this championship, then I can start making decisions and figuring out what next year looks like.” #NWSL
November 15, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Trinity Rodman in the mixed zone: “My focus has been winning this championship and then the next steps come after that. … Once we get this championship, then I can start making decisions and figuring out what next year looks like.” #NWSL
Sullivan, Krueger and Hatch on maternity leave. Rodman sidelined most of the year. A midseason coaching change.
It truly speaks to the culture, chemistry and depth of this Spirit squad that it found its way back to the #NWSL final anyway.
It truly speaks to the culture, chemistry and depth of this Spirit squad that it found its way back to the #NWSL final anyway.
November 15, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Sullivan, Krueger and Hatch on maternity leave. Rodman sidelined most of the year. A midseason coaching change.
It truly speaks to the culture, chemistry and depth of this Spirit squad that it found its way back to the #NWSL final anyway.
It truly speaks to the culture, chemistry and depth of this Spirit squad that it found its way back to the #NWSL final anyway.
The Washington Spirit is playing for a return trip to the NWSL final, and having a healthy Croix Bethune is a major reason. Find my profile of the Olympic gold medalist on the front of Saturday’s Sports section.
November 15, 2025 at 5:35 AM
The Washington Spirit is playing for a return trip to the NWSL final, and having a healthy Croix Bethune is a major reason. Find my profile of the Olympic gold medalist on the front of Saturday’s Sports section.
“My body can do really great at healing itself and bouncing back. It sucks to say that, but I’d rather know.”
After three torn ACLs and a first pitch gone awry, Croix Bethune is thriving once more for the Washington Spirit — and one game away from at last playing in an NWSL final.
After three torn ACLs and a first pitch gone awry, Croix Bethune is thriving once more for the Washington Spirit — and one game away from at last playing in an NWSL final.
A first pitch derailed her 2024 season. She’s back — and eyeing the NWSL final.
Croix Bethune has helped bring the Washington Spirit within one game of a return to the NWSL final.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:28 PM
“My body can do really great at healing itself and bouncing back. It sucks to say that, but I’d rather know.”
After three torn ACLs and a first pitch gone awry, Croix Bethune is thriving once more for the Washington Spirit — and one game away from at last playing in an NWSL final.
After three torn ACLs and a first pitch gone awry, Croix Bethune is thriving once more for the Washington Spirit — and one game away from at last playing in an NWSL final.
At Spirit training, where Coach Adrián González was fairly coy regarding the status of Tara McKeown (ankle) and Gabrielle Carle (hamstring). "We need to see how the week goes," he said. Both players were held out of full training.
And Trinity Rodman? "I think she's on track," González said.
And Trinity Rodman? "I think she's on track," González said.
November 11, 2025 at 5:35 PM
At Spirit training, where Coach Adrián González was fairly coy regarding the status of Tara McKeown (ankle) and Gabrielle Carle (hamstring). "We need to see how the week goes," he said. Both players were held out of full training.
And Trinity Rodman? "I think she's on track," González said.
And Trinity Rodman? "I think she's on track," González said.
“Rhea would say that when she was younger, people wouldn’t think she was a leading lady. That blows my mind, because you watch this, and you’re like, ‘You’re nothing but a leading lady.’”
D.C. theater alum Rhea Seehorn stole scenes in “Better Call Saul.” In “Pluribus,” she’s the star. My profile:
D.C. theater alum Rhea Seehorn stole scenes in “Better Call Saul.” In “Pluribus,” she’s the star. My profile:
She stole scenes in ‘Better Call Saul.’ In her new show, she’s the star.
D.C. theater veteran Rhea Seehorn re-teams with Vince Gilligan on the dystopian drama series “Pluribus.”
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November 9, 2025 at 3:53 PM
“Rhea would say that when she was younger, people wouldn’t think she was a leading lady. That blows my mind, because you watch this, and you’re like, ‘You’re nothing but a leading lady.’”
D.C. theater alum Rhea Seehorn stole scenes in “Better Call Saul.” In “Pluribus,” she’s the star. My profile:
D.C. theater alum Rhea Seehorn stole scenes in “Better Call Saul.” In “Pluribus,” she’s the star. My profile:
“At some point, we’d like to win a playoff game in 90 minutes and do it the easy way. But it’s also more exciting this way.”
Another playoff game, another exhilarating Spirit win. Reporting from Audi Field on Washington’s shootout triumph over Louisville:
Another playoff game, another exhilarating Spirit win. Reporting from Audi Field on Washington’s shootout triumph over Louisville:
Just for kicks, Spirit earns another dramatic NWSL playoff win
Goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury and Washington snag a 3-1 shootout victory over Racing Louisville after regulation ends in a 1-1 draw.
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November 9, 2025 at 12:04 AM
“At some point, we’d like to win a playoff game in 90 minutes and do it the easy way. But it’s also more exciting this way.”
Another playoff game, another exhilarating Spirit win. Reporting from Audi Field on Washington’s shootout triumph over Louisville:
Another playoff game, another exhilarating Spirit win. Reporting from Audi Field on Washington’s shootout triumph over Louisville:
The #USWNT got a “kick up the backside” in a 2-1 loss to Portugal. Can the Americans learn from it?
The USWNT got a ‘kick up the backside.’ Can the Americans learn from it?
The U.S. squad was missing some stalwarts in a 2-1 defeat, but Coach Emma Hayes still had a talented lineup that looked out of sync.
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October 24, 2025 at 2:07 PM
The #USWNT got a “kick up the backside” in a 2-1 loss to Portugal. Can the Americans learn from it?
Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica have joined the unopposed U.S. bid to host the 2031 women’s World Cup
Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica join U.S. bid to host 2031 women’s World Cup
The four-nation effort, which is running unopposed, is expected to be ratified by FIFA in April.
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October 20, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica have joined the unopposed U.S. bid to host the 2031 women’s World Cup
Good news for the Spirit and #USWNT: Trinity Rodman only suffered a Grade 1 MCL sprain in her right knee, which comes with a typical recovery of 1-3 weeks
Trinity Rodman dodges disaster, diagnosed with MCL sprain after tearful exit
Rodman is expected to sit out U.S. women’s national team camp but could be back ahead of the NWSL playoffs.
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October 17, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Good news for the Spirit and #USWNT: Trinity Rodman only suffered a Grade 1 MCL sprain in her right knee, which comes with a typical recovery of 1-3 weeks
Healthy, in form and playing without pain, Trinity Rodman is at last back with the #USWNT
Trinity Rodman was ‘in pain all the time.’ She’s finally back with the USWNT.
The 23-year-old Spirit forward has not played with the national team since April.
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October 15, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Healthy, in form and playing without pain, Trinity Rodman is at last back with the #USWNT
Takeaways from last night’s #USMNT win over Australia in Commerce City: Haji Wright staked his claim to a World Cup spot, Cristian Roldan emerged as Mauricio Pochettino’s “perfect player” and more
Analysis | Who just made his USMNT World Cup case? The player with ‘a little bit of everything.’
Haji Wright scores twice, and Cristian Roldan provides a pair of assists in the United States’ 2-1 win over Australia.
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October 15, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Takeaways from last night’s #USMNT win over Australia in Commerce City: Haji Wright staked his claim to a World Cup spot, Cristian Roldan emerged as Mauricio Pochettino’s “perfect player” and more
Greetings from Commerce City. Here is the #USMNT lineup that’ll face Australia (formation is my educated guess): Freese; M. Robinson, Richards, McKenzie; Freeman, Roldan, Sands, Weah; McKennie, Wright, Pulisic
October 14, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Greetings from Commerce City. Here is the #USMNT lineup that’ll face Australia (formation is my educated guess): Freese; M. Robinson, Richards, McKenzie; Freeman, Roldan, Sands, Weah; McKennie, Wright, Pulisic
Folarin Balogun is a game changer. The formation isn’t always what it seems. Chris Richards is the anchor (whether he likes it or not).
Reporting from Austin, I broke down these storylines and more after the #USMNT played Ecuador to a 1-1 draw.
Reporting from Austin, I broke down these storylines and more after the #USMNT played Ecuador to a 1-1 draw.
Analysis | The USMNT gets a reminder: Folarin Balogun is a game changer
The U.S. men played Ecuador to a 1-1 stalemate in a friendly Friday night in Austin. Here’s what you need to know.
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October 11, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Folarin Balogun is a game changer. The formation isn’t always what it seems. Chris Richards is the anchor (whether he likes it or not).
Reporting from Austin, I broke down these storylines and more after the #USMNT played Ecuador to a 1-1 draw.
Reporting from Austin, I broke down these storylines and more after the #USMNT played Ecuador to a 1-1 draw.