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Spirit Squadron
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official Washington Spirit supporters group
🎟️ 2026 memberships coming 🔜
🔗 https://linktr.ee/spiritsquadron
✉️ [email protected]
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Are you on our email listserv? If so, check your inbox for how you can let the league know you stand with the @nwslplayers.bsky.social

Everyone else, check out the linktree in our bio!
Inbox, unread email from the Spirit Squadron at 11:12am “take action today to support the play…” sub caption “we’re not hip to HIP”
January 16, 2026 at 4:24 PM
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Thank you to everyone who showed out this season ❤️

In 2025, we:
- Raised $2,145 for Mary's House for Older Adults
- Raised $18,514 for Capital Area Food Bank with @roseroomco.bsky.social
- Raised our voices in support of trans people and a free DC

We aren’t done. See you in 2026!
Black and white photo of supporters section holding signs that say “resist” and “run it back” and “rise up dc” Photo of capo Meredith holding a free dc sign, taken by Les Young Spirit squadron supporters for the first fan march of 2025 supporters section holding a trans flag card display
January 1, 2026 at 1:03 AM
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We, and our fellow independent supporters groups, stand with the players.
We stand with the NWSLPA in its opposition to the High Impact Player (HIP) rule and urge the NWSL to negotiate with the Players Union as required by the collective bargaining agreement.  The criteria for HIP status put forth by the league are arbitrary and unjust, largely leaving the earning potential of NWSL players in the hands of media members. Moreover, the HIP rule creates two tiers of players, will impact USWNT player development, and does not account for international player success.  We condemn the NWSL’s persistent attempts to interfere with fair pay, and we call on all fans to show the league that we stand with the players:  • Block the NWSL on all social media platforms • Boycott of merchandise from the NWSL shop • Email your team and the league that you are opposed to the HIP rule and the league’s refusal to bargain with the NWSLPA
December 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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The Spirit Squadron’s statement on the ongoing negotiations regarding Trinity Rodman’s contract and the salary cap.
We are disappointed by the NWSL’s decision to veto the contract between Washington Spirit and Trinity Rodman, and we stand with the NWSLPA in opposition to the “HIP” rule. Such a rule will create two tiers of players: those who are considered “high impact” and those who are not, based on nebulous criteria. It will also allow the league to continue to interfere in negotiations between the players and the teams. Instead, we urge the league to adopt the NWSLPA’s proposal to raise the salary cap. Commissioner Berman has stated the league will “fight for” Trinity, but its actions demonstrate otherwise. The league’s actions so far undermine free agency, and they will suppress wages and harm the league’s growth. This is greater than one player and one team. Current and former NWSL players fought for years for adequate pay and the right to decide where they play. We will not go back.
December 19, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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VAR DECISION: horny bonk
December 9, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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The NWSL, as it has so many times before, had a head start and let an advantage slip through its grasp. Rodman was eager to stay in the NWSL. Now, the league has opened up an opportunity for top European clubs. It’s a fight no NWSL team can currently win, under the current plan for the salary cap.
December 8, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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Congratulations to our friends in @cloud9goth.bsky.social. Per the terms of our wager, we’ve donated $200 to the Ali Forney Center 🤝
Dear Morgan, Thank you for Spirit Squadron's generous gift of $206.95 made on 11/23/2025. Your organization's donation is vital to continuing our work of providing a full continuum of care services to homeless LGBTQ+ youth. The Ali Forney Center was founded in 2002 in response to the lack of safe and culturally competent shelters for LGBTQ+ youth in NYC. Our work not only meets basic needs but also provides young people with support services and the tools they need to transform their lives. Our services include education and career counseling, independent living skills, health, and mental health services, in addition to individualized care through our case managers and life coaches (volunteer mentors) who work with youth on their goal of living independently.
November 23, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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good morning fam
November 23, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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The surprise was Megan Rapinoe and Stud Budz 🤗
November 23, 2025 at 12:47 AM
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we love Kelley O’Hara and Ali Riley (even if we couldn’t change Kelley’s allegiance)
photo with Kelley o Hara, Ali Riley, and spirit fans holding a spirit squadron scarf
November 21, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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To the Washington Spirit: To say this year in DC was full of turmoil, uncertainty, and division would be an understatement. Inside of Audi Field however, we could unite as one community sharing in the experience of solidarity and fantastic Washington Spirit soccer. Audi wouldn’t be Rowdy without you, bringing us joy each and every game. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being a light in such a difficult time. Now, with one game left and the championship trophy on the line, we look forward to cheering as loudly as possible for you one last time this season. Whether it’s in San Jose or at a watch party in DC, know that we’re rooting for you as your twelfth player. We’re so proud to be your supporters. The Spirit Squadron
November 21, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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See you in San Jose, Spirit fam 💛💚
NWSL CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND 2025 11/21 5PM NWSL skills challenge, SJSU spartan soccer complex, tickets needed, see NWSL site for more info 11/21 7PM fan night before party, jacks bar (21+), 167 E Taylor St, hosted by bridge brigade 11/22 12pm NWSL fan fest , the lot at creekside, 140 S Montgomery st, see NWSL site for more info 11/22 2pm Supporters tailgate, tailgate lot at PayPal park, hosted by bridge brigade 11/22 5pm championship game at PayPal park, go spirit! 11/22 8pm onward: post finals party, San Pedro square, bar TBA
November 18, 2025 at 12:49 AM
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Always Be ‘Cruitin
Meredith holding a cardboard sign asking “were you in March band? Come drum next szn pls come give me yr info”
November 15, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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we do what we gotta do @meredithbartley.bsky.social
our capo holding a makeshift chant sign on cardboard
November 15, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Our Matchday info for tomorrow. Don’t forget to wear yellow, and rest up spirit fam! #RiseUpDC
Matchday info: WAS v POR | 11/15/2025 | Semifinals Standing in 136 or 137? We need your energy all game! Pregame at 930am at solace March to Audi at 11:15am, meet at traffic circle 12pm kick off Wear yellow!
November 15, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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Semifinals BOUND ✅
Donation goal CRUSHED ✅
THIS FUCKING CITY ❤️
Rose room and squadron food drive donation $15745 raised
November 8, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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And new sports bras for Leveling the Playing Field!
Help an athlete in need and donate a new sports bras at Audi field, 11/8 at 12pm
November 8, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Don’t forget to bring food donations for Capital Area Food Bank!
Quarterfinal food drive, boxes will be located outside of each gate
November 8, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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HAPPY MATCH DAY
WAS v LOU | 11/8/25 | quarterfinals Community support options: 1. Bring food donations for CAFB, 2. Bring new sports bras for LFP, 3. Donate cash to the link in our bio for CAFB 10am pregame at solace outpost 1115am march to Audi, meet at traffic circle 12pm kickoff
November 8, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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Leveling the Playing Field is collecting new sports bras for athletes in need at Washington Spirit’s quarterfinal on Saturday, drop off bins are at the stadium!
Graphic for LPF: “help an athlete in need and donate a new sports bra at Audi field, Nov 8 at 12pm. $25 donation = 1 new sports bra”
November 5, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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We have joined with @roseroomco.bsky.social for our first annual supporters food drive! 1 in 3 people in our region struggled with hunger last year. Now, many of our neighbors have lost their jobs, have been furloughed, or will lose access to vital benefits.
v cool Green and yellow graphic that says Rose Room Collective and Spirit Squadrom first annual supporters food drive
October 29, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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#NoKings, Only Queens
photo of a tifo stretched on the rails, yellow canvas with a queen of hearts playing card that says no kings only queens
October 18, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Happy Matchday, Spirit fam!

Headed to Audi today? Wear yellow for No Kings 💛
Matchday WAS v ORL | 10/18/2025 11am pregame at solace 11:45am fan march to Audi, meet st the traffic circle 12:30pm kickoff!
October 18, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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¡vamoooooos!
Matchday: WAS v HOU | 9/28/25 11am pregame at solace 12:15 fan march to Audi, meet at traffic circle 1pm kickoff at rowdy Audi
September 28, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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Croix Bethune smiling deviously
September 13, 2025 at 11:03 PM