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Jason Anderson @jasondcsoccer.bsky.social · 1d

The profound level of disrespect NWSL broadcasters have shown for the players, teams, fans, and sport itself in 2025 has to change.

Douglas Reyes-Ceroñ @dreyesceron.bsky.social · 1d

love to have NWSL's broadcast partner CBS running a whole CarMax ad during a player substitution and proceed to miss an entire goal by KC Current

absolute amateur hour

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Guthrie Edson @guthrieedson.bsky.social · 2d

I've mentioned this before but at that top tier, the referees all come together in Dallas or Salt Lake City every couple weeks for fitness testing, field sessions and technical/theory sessions for the topics du jour in MLS. PRO2 refs don't get that and it would help tremendously if they did.

Justin Horneker @hornekerjustin.bsky.social · 2d

The quality of officiating is shocking sometimes, I know it's a thankless job but you'd think the VAR would have at least sent the ref to the monitor on this one.

NWSL needs to be pulled up into PRO's top tier but - as those of you who also watch MLS know - that completely won't fix the issue.

Ella Brockway @ellabrockway.bsky.social · 2d

Trinity Rodman speaks out on the refereeing in yesterday’s Spirit-Wave game. (You probably know this, but poor officiating has been a theme across the league this NWSL season.)

“This is one of many examples…. Refs need to be better at managing these games. No words”

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Southern Sylvs 🍉 she/her @southernsylvs.bsky.social · 2d

Part of investment is investing in refereeing. I know it doesn't feel like it, but the refs and players are more aligned than not. These owners will suppress wages and hire the less qualified refs to save 10 bucks. That's a problem. Well trained and paid refs are the best refs. Imperfect, but good.

Douglas Reyes-Ceroñ @dreyesceron.bsky.social · 2d

It’s never lost on me that NWSL pays for PRO2 level referees because they can’t/won’t pay for the PRO level and at some point, all the owners in the league are going to need to talk about that if they want to be serious

Ella Brockway @ellabrockway.bsky.social · 2d

Trinity Rodman speaks out on the refereeing in yesterday’s Spirit-Wave game. (You probably know this, but poor officiating has been a theme across the league this NWSL season.)

“This is one of many examples…. Refs need to be better at managing these games. No words”

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Douglas Reyes-Ceroñ @dreyesceron.bsky.social · 2d

It’s never lost on me that NWSL pays for PRO2 level referees because they can’t/won’t pay for the PRO level and at some point, all the owners in the league are going to need to talk about that if they want to be serious

Ella Brockway @ellabrockway.bsky.social · 2d

Trinity Rodman speaks out on the refereeing in yesterday’s Spirit-Wave game. (You probably know this, but poor officiating has been a theme across the league this NWSL season.)

“This is one of many examples…. Refs need to be better at managing these games. No words”

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Spirit Squadron @spiritsquadron.bsky.social · 2d

We will contribute to paying any fine Trin receives because it needed to be said! Player safety is paramount and that includes top tier refereeing.

Ella Brockway @ellabrockway.bsky.social · 2d

Trinity Rodman speaks out on the refereeing in yesterday’s Spirit-Wave game. (You probably know this, but poor officiating has been a theme across the league this NWSL season.)

“This is one of many examples…. Refs need to be better at managing these games. No words”

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Jordan Small @jols98.bsky.social · 2d

When you can’t believe what you’ve just seen

SolveForGenX @solveforgenx.bsky.social · 2d

When you’re just as excited to see @jols98.bsky.social in the NWSL posts

🎉 🤩👏🤩

#BloodKit #woso

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Spirit Squadron @spiritsquadron.bsky.social · 2d

ROSEEEEEEEE

NWSL @nwslsoccer.com · 2d

ABSOLUTE CINEMA.

A moment for THAT Rosemonde Kouassi game-winner 🎥

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NWSL @nwslsoccer.com · 2d

ABSOLUTE CINEMA.

A moment for THAT Rosemonde Kouassi game-winner 🎥

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NWSL @nwslsoccer.com · 2d

Rosemonde Kouassi launches a hail mary from distance for the game-winner 🚀

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Rose Room Collective @roseroomco.bsky.social · 2d

PUT IT ON REPLAY!!!

NWSL @nwslsoccer.com · 2d

Rosemonde Kouassi launches a hail mary from distance for the game-winner 🚀

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Spirit Squadron @spiritsquadron.bsky.social · 2d

ROSE FREAKING KOUASSI

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Cody Boteler @codyboteler.bsky.social · 3d

absolutely blessed to see the @spiritsquadron.bsky.social while waiting for a pupusa too

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monster mo 👻 @mortymo.bsky.social · 3d

Washington Spirit just shouted out federal employees mid game, to a huge ovation 🥹

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Spirit Squadron @spiritsquadron.bsky.social · 3d

THAT GOAL IS WHAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF

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Melina Melinae @melinae07.bsky.social · 4d

I had the pleasure to talk with @washingtonspirit.com's Leicy Santos about part of her journey.

“I never imagined getting this far,” she said when talking about what she had achieved so far.

Thank you to the club and player for this interview.
#ThatsTheSpirit #NWSL
www.allforxi.com/nwsl/9188/le...

Leicy Santos: fueled by grit to achieve success

Washington Spirit midfielder maestro, Leicy Santos, is one of the best Colombians players of all time. How did she go from a small club in Colombia to play in one of the best leagues in the world?

www.allforxi.com

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Crystal @simply-crystal.bsky.social · 4d

It’s disgusting how much I love this team. Also a big fan of our community. Kindest and most unhinged group and I’m glad to be part of it.

Washington Spirit @washingtonspirit.com · 4d

Time to celebrate the heartbeat of Spirit...YOU 💛

A thank you letter to the fans with love from Rebe, Sofia and Monday ✨

We’ll see you for Fan Appreciation Day on 10/5 at 1pm!

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Spirit Squadron @spiritsquadron.bsky.social · 4d

Congratulations, Casey!

Washington Spirit @washingtonspirit.com · 4d

ROSTER UPDATE 🤗🍼

The Spirit family just keeps growing! Congratulations to Casey Krueger, her husband Cody, and future big brother Caleb on the newest addition to their family! 🥹💛

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Spirit Squadron @spiritsquadron.bsky.social · 5d

🫶🫶

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Spirit Squadron @spiritsquadron.bsky.social · 5d

TRINNNNNN 🗣️

NWSL @nwslsoccer.com · 5d

Been her all along 🤏

Trinity Rodman bagged 4 goals/2 assists to help Washington clinch the second postseason spot, earning her EA Sports FC September Player of the Month honors!

Read More: bit.ly/3VMOxWT

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Spirit Squadron @spiritsquadron.bsky.social · 6d

tysm

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Spirit Squadron @spiritsquadron.bsky.social · 6d

her DEBut is unrivaled 😌

NWSL @nwslsoccer.com · 6d

From debut to dominance. ⭐

One month in and she's already moving different — 87.3% passing accuracy, second in the league in tackles, and now Deborah Abiodun is September’s Ally Rookie of the Month.

Read More: bit.ly/3VO4wnH

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Spirit Squadron @spiritsquadron.bsky.social · 6d

LETS GOOOOOO

Washington Spirit @washingtonspirit.com · 6d

INSTANT IMPACT 🤩

Deborah Abiodun is September's NWSL Rookie of the Month!

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Hey Spirits! @heyspirits.bsky.social · 6d

FT | 0-0

Spirit maintain control of the group, a win over Rayadas will see them finish first. Tough game, great saves from MacIver, and big defensive performances across the board.

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Lyndsay @lyndzaroo.bsky.social · 6d

I'll take one LeCroix goal pls and thx

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Crystal @simply-crystal.bsky.social · 6d

BERNAL AND SANTOS YAAAAAS

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