Mike Vorel: A Washington soccer star still shines a year after her death
SEATTLE — Sunsets reminded Mia Hamant of home. The University of Washington goalkeeper grew up in Corte Madera, Calif., a Bay Area suburb in Marin...
Washington Spirit will host semifinal at Audi Field
Notice of Gotham's host location is expected on Monday, November 9.
Rodman runs riot as Spirit rout Thorns in NWSL quarterfinals
Trinity Rodman scored twice as the Washington Spirit overwhelmed Portland Thorns FC 4-1 on Sunday in the quarterfinals of the NWSL playoffs.
NWSL semifinal matchups confirmed as venue questions remain
The 2026 NWSL Playoffs semifinals are set, with Gotham FC, Kansas City Current, Washington Spirit and Utah Royals all advancing to the final four....
Spirit cruise past Thorns to reach NWSL semifinals
The Washington Spirit are heading to the NWSL semifinals after a commanding 4-1 victory over the Portland Thorns at Audi Field on Sunday. The...
Penn State commentator hailed for his 'heroic effort' in saving four-time Super Bowl champion Jack Ham after 'medical emergency'
The Penn State and Steelers great was in stable condition at the University of Washington Medical Center after an emergency Saturday as he was...
MATTY STRIKE PILES ON THE WOE
By Brian Bennett DIV 1 EAST ASHINGTON 1 CONSETT 2 TWO goals inside a four-minute spell during the second half by Matty Todd sealed a deserved win...
COLLIERY CHANCE FOR TOP CAT LIAM
By Jon Couch ASHINGTON’s head of football Ian Skinner has handed Premier League midfielder Liam Bridcutt his first taste of management – and is...
Former Newport striker praises Rodney Parade atmosphere behind unbeaten home run
Former Newport County striker Conor Washington believes that the Rodney Parade atmosphere is key to the side's unbeaten home league record this...
Washington Spirit vs Portland Thorns Prediction: Our NWSL Betting Tips
Our model backs Washington Spirit to get the better of Portland Thorns when the NWSL sides meet on 8 November. [...]
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D.C. United Goalkeeper Sean Johnson Undergoes Knee Arthroscopy Surgery
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 6, 2026) - D.C. United has announced that goalkeeper Sean Johnson underwent knee arthroscopy surgery this week. Dr. Jeffrey...
Ex-Sunderland, Leeds United and Brighton midfielder lands surprise management role after club announce exit
Former Sunderland midfielder Liam Bridcutt will help lead Ashington alongside Paul Dunn following Marc Ellison's departure
If this is the end, Alyssa Naeher has left a remarkable legacy
Alyssa Naeher does not seek the spotlight. So as the final whistle blew on a final Chicago Stars loss on Sunday in Washington, the attention turned...
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DIV 1 EAST HALLAM 2 By Brian Bennett ■ HALLAM secured their first league win of the season with a gritty success. Hallam took the lead in the fifth...
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DIV 1 EAST By Jonathan McGourty ■ A SPIRITED late comeback at the BD Community Stadium earned the Gladiators a point at the death. Just three...
Watch Washington Spirit vs. Chicago Stars live today: Who is broadcasting the match on TV and via live stream?
Find out where to watch Washington Spirit vs Chicago Stars live, including TV channel options, live stream details, kick-off time, team news, form...
From Ashington to Brazil: The Newcastle United talent who has just been called up for Brazil U20s
Newcastle United youngster Matheos Ferreira has just been called up to Brazil's U20 side after some excellent performances in the Magpies' youth setup
Washington Spirit vs Chicago Red Stars: Our NWSL Betting Tips and Best Odds
Our model makes Washington Spirit its strongest NWSL lean of the weekend when Chicago Red Stars visit on Sunday night, and we break down the value...
Why former international striker believes patience could pay off for Colchester
FORMER Championship striker Conor Washington has expressed his belief that Danny and Nicky Cowley should be given time to improve Colchester...
Why are NWSL teams using their goalkeepers in attack?
The Kansas City Current's 2-1 win over Washington Spirit last Sunday was a meeting of two high-quality teams, about as good as it gets in the...
Washington Spirit's Hershfelt tears ACL, will miss rest of NWSL season
Washington Spirit's Hal Hershfelt tore the ACL in her right knee during Sunday's match and will miss the rest of the 2026 NWSL season and start of...
Washington Spirit midfielder Hal Hershfelt placed on SEI List
The Washington Spirit have been dealt another injury blow in the midfield. The club announced on Thursday that Hal Hershfelt has been placed on the...
Talking Points: All to play for on Decision Day
Take a look at the various talking points around the National Women's Soccer League. Postseason hosting berths and seeding still up for grabs All...
Rodman rule has been revised but the fight to keep stars in the NWSL goes on
Gone are the eight criteria to be a High Impact Player so clubs can spend their money on whichever player they want – and the solution makes...
Washington praises Shaquille Gwengwe after impressive Newport County start
Former Newport County striker Conor Washington has praised new signing Shaquille Gwengwe for his impressive start to the season.
Andre Harriman-Annous, Ceadach O'Neill and James Scanlon train with Arsenal first-team ahead of Fleetwood game
Andre Harriman-Annous and Ceadach O'Neill both played a full part in training with the Arsenal first-team ahead of tomorrow's Caraabo Cup tie...
Wombwell calls on Ashington to keep winning run going
Ryan Wombwell scored for the second game in a row for Ashington as they clinched a 3-1 win over Beverley Town in their NPL East Division clash.
Ashington boss delighted to take three points in bid to climb out of relegation zone
Ashington manager Marc Ellison was delighted with his side - even though he admitted that they were not firing on all cylinders - after a 3-1 win...
Ashington secure vital win against fellow strugglers
Ashington picked up three precious points in their bid to get out of the relegation zone after a 3-1 victory over fellow strugglers Beverley Town...
Gotham in front as NWSL Shield race heads to Decision Day
Gotham FC moved closer to the NWSL Shield on Sunday with a 2-1 win over the Orlando Pride, while Kansas City Current beat the Washington Spirit 2-1...
Bethune sets new single-season NWSL assist record
Croix Bethune has a record all to herself. The Kansas City Current midfielder recorded her 11th assist of the regular season Sunday, setting a new...
Kansas City vs Washington Spirit Prediction: Our NWSL Betting Tips
Our model backs Kansas City at home to Washington Spirit in Sunday night's NWSL clash, with the home win priced at 1.91. [...]
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Craig Halkett can mend broken Hearts backline and I know unseen side of his game that Wouter Vrancken will love
Conor Washington spent a season playing with Halkett at Tynecastle and knows how big a miss he's been to the Jambos this year
Ashington boss delighted after penalty shoot-out win in Northumberland Senior Cup
Ashington manager Marc Ellison was delighted as his side progressed into the quarter-finals of the Newcastle Flooring Northumberland Senior Cup -...
Fulhamerica Day returns this weekend!
Our Official International Supporter Groups in the States are ready for Saturday!
Fulhamerica Day, now proudly presented by Club principal partner...
Ashington bakery giving away free yum yums to football fans wearing retro shirts
An Ashington bakery is giving away free treats to football fans wearing vintage shirts this weekend.
NWSL Power Rankings: San Diego Wave surge to No. 1 as Washington Spirit delay Gotham’s Shield party and Seattle Reign boost playoff hopes
The NWSL Shield is still up for grabs as another weekend of NWSL play secures some teams for the postseason, but knocks out several.
Avenue make best start since 1964 as win over Ashington takes them top
Bradford (Park Avenue) returned to the summit of the Northern Premier League East Division on Saturday with an emphatic 4-1 victory over Ashington...
Washington clinch playoffs, San Diego ensure top four seeding
The Washington Spirit clinched their spot in the 2026 National Women’s Soccer League playoffs on Saturday by defeating the Shield leaders NJ/NY...
Washington Spirit clinch NWSL playoff berth as Gotham miss chance to seal Shield
Di Guglielmo scores first NWSL goal in 1-0 victoryGotham denied chance to clinch NWSL ShieldSan Diego secure top-four seed as Angel City rallyLucia...
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DIV 1 EAST By Jason Marshall ■ASHINGTON were unable to back up their impressive performance away at Lincoln United on Tuesday, as they were brushed...
Rodman, Spirit claim playoff spot as Gotham fails to clinch NWSL Shield
Defender Lucia Di Guglielmo scored her first-ever National Women's Soccer League goal and the Washington Spirit clinched a playoff spot with 1-0...
Former League Two striker explains why York City's strong start is no surprise
York City’s strong start to life in the Football League has earned praise from a former League Two striker, Conor Washington.
Washington Spirit vs NJ/NY Gotham FC Prediction: Our NWSL Betting Tips
Washington Spirit host NJ/NY Gotham FC in the NWSL on Saturday, and our model has landed on the away side as the pick in a tight one. [...]
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The Hoddle of Coffee: Tottenham Hotspur News and Links for Thursday, October 15
good morning everyone – For those who follow baseball, you might have known that the World Champions recently paid a visit to Washington DC. No,...
USWNT returnees earn 2-2 draw against Spain, an early World Cup wake-up call
The US were on the verge of losing two straight at home, but second-half goals from Ashley Sanchez and Mallory Swanson saved a drawIt was nearly...
‘Quicker than most’ - Conor Washington’s insight into working with Doncaster Rovers boss Grant McCann
Conor Washington shares his thoughts on Doncaster Rovers boss Grant McCann
Ashington football fan's 'remarkable' decade of fundraising after dad's prostate cancer scare
The likes of Jeff Stelling inspired Steve Baptist to walk 26 miles with football club pals for the 10th year in a row
Stellar Spain spoils USWNT’s party in D.C. with 2-0 win
WASHINGTON — In a clash between two soccer powerhouses, the U.S. women’s national team came up well short. Spain proved why they are the No. 1 team...
LATE LUKE ROCKETS SILSDEN TO GLORY
DIV 1 EAST ASHINGTON 1 SILSDEN 2 By Brian Bennett LUKE BROOKSBANK’s goal in the last minute handed Silsden all three points with a dramatic victory...
Conor Washington embraces the 'real honesty' of life back in non-league football with Matlock Town
‘I’ve spent most of my life competing on a Saturday, and I don’t think you ever completely lose that feeling’
Fulhamerica Day: US Supporter Group Meet Ups
Fulhamerica Day is back!
Join our Official International Supporter Groups in the USA as they host synchronised watch parties for our upcoming...
Jordan Pickford 'almost caused crash' while carelessly driving Lamborghini
The England and Everton goalkeeper, who is from Washington, was pulled over by police in his £200,000 car, a court has heard
The Hoddle of Coffee: Tottenham Hotspur News and Links for Monday, October 5
Good morning everyone! We're still a few days away from Tottenham Hotspur football and killing time before we get there. So let's talk about...
Houston eliminated from playoff contention after 3-2 loss to Washington
The Houston Dash’s playoff hopes are officially over. Houston was eliminated from NWSL postseason contention Sunday after falling 3-2 to the...
Houston Dash vs Washington Spirit Prediction: Our NWSL Betting Tips
Washington Spirit head to Houston with our model backing the away win at 1.81 in Sunday's NWSL clash at Shell Energy Stadium. [...]
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NWSL Power Rankings: Angel City move up ahead of meeting with No. 1 Gotham
Angel City 's win over Washington has them surging up ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings, but can anyone catch Gotham this late in the season?
Wild moment college football coach wipes his own player's BLOOD on his face in crazy celebration
The wild scene played out seconds after the Golden Gophers secured a gritty 27-24 Big Ten road victory over Washington at Husky Stadium in Seattle.
Washington Spirit vs Angel City Prediction: Our NWSL Betting Tips
Our model backs Angel City to upset Washington Spirit at Audi Field on Saturday, with the value case living in the away price shown live in the...
D.C. United Acquires $75,000 in 2026 GAM from Chicago Fire FC in Exchange for a 2026 International Roster Slot
D.C. United Acquires $75,000 in 2026 GAM from Chicago Fire FC in Exchange for a 2026 International Roster Slot
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 24, 2026) -...
NWSL Power Rankings: Jordynn Dudley’s late heroics send Gotham FC into playoffs as Trinity Rodman powers Washington Spirit’s response
The playoff picture is getting clearer as Gotham FC secures their spot in the postseason after a 2-1 win over the North Carolina Courage. There was...
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DIV 1 EAST By Brian Bennett ■BEN Atkinson’s 83rd-minute goal earned Liversedge a point after a draw with Ashington after an awarding of a...
NWSL Power Rankings: Boston Legacy shock the Washington Spirit at Audi Field, while Ashley Sanchez keeps her scoring magic alive for the North Carolina Courage
Another weekend of chaos across the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), from the Boston Legacy shocking the Washington Spirit to a six goal game...
NWSL Power Rankings: Gotham FC rise to the top as Spirit slip
Gotham FC are the new leaders in ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings, taking advantage of a shocking 3-0 slip-up from Washington Spirit.
CONOR IS IN A FIVE STAR MAN GOAL GLUT
ATLOCK recovered from an early setback to crush Nuneaton and move into the next round. By Rob Hughes MATLOCK TN 5 Goodson 5, Abbey 17, 28,...
ASHINGTON 1 GUISBOROUGH TN 1 GUISBOROUGH WON 4-3 ON PENS
By Brian Bennett ■ ASHINGTON prevailed on penalties to squeeze past Guisborough. The Colliers went ahead midway through the first half when Noah...
An embattled Donald Trump is increasingly using sports as prop | Leander Schaerlaeckens
Sports is the rare topic in which the president has succeeded in shifting the conversation to his preferred termsLately, it seems Donald Trump's...
Nigeria suffer Abiodun blow ahead of Olympic qualifiers
Nigeria international Deborah Abiodun has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2026 season after Washington Spirit confirmed the midfielder will...
NWSL Power Rankings: Washington leaps to top spot as Gotham, San Diego slip up
With Gotham and San Diego each suffering defeats, Washington is the new leader in our rankings.
Ashington boss accuses players of 'lacking courage' in disappointing defeat
Ashington manager Marc Ellison pulled no punches when he spoke in the wake of his team’s 3-1 defeat against Bridlington Town at Woodhorn Lane on...
Early season concerns as Ashington lose at home to Bridlington
It’s still early days. However after two defeats inside a week and with his side currently third bottom of the NPL East Division table, this...
DIV 1 EAST ASHINGTON 1 BRIDLINGTON TOWN 3
By Brian Bennett BRIDLINGTON registered ■ back-to-back away wins with a professional display at Ashington. They went ahead in the 20th minute...
Bridlington Town surge to 3-1 victory at Ashington
Bridlington Town produced a relentless, high-energy display to claim a thoroughly deserved 3-1 victory over Ashington at Woodhorn Lane.
Portland Thorns vs Washington Spirit Betting Tips: NWSL Preview and Pick
Our model backs Portland Thorns to beat Washington Spirit at home in this NWSL clash on September 6. [...]
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Man United sign Mexico's Bernal from Washington
Manchester United completed the signing of Mexico international Rebeca Bernal from the Washington Spirit on Wednesday.
New evidence trove in case of teen accused of murdering his soccer star girlfriend: Nightmarish bag of knives, disturbing Google searches and blood dripping from her Jeep
Karoline Heintz, 18, was found stabbed to death in the trunk of her car on August 20 in California, Pennsylvania - a borough located in Washington...
Soccer superstar Trinity Rodman dotes on boyfriend Ben Shelton with head-turning t-shirt for his US Open match
the Washington Spirit forward was back in the stands at Flushing Meadows just two days after she cheered on the American tennis star in his opening...
Official: Dário Essugo, Deivid Washington join RC Strasbourg from Chelsea
BlueCo have activated the multi-club safety valve a couple more times here in the final few hours of the transfer window, sending a pair of...
Essugo joins Strasbourg on loan and Washington is sold
Midfielder Dario Essugo has joined Chelsea’s sister club Strasbourg on a season-long loan, while striker Deivid Washington is moving to the French...
OFFICIAL: Chelsea sell €8m Deivid Washington to Strasbourg
Chelsea have sold disaster signing Deivid Washington to Strasbourg for €8m as part of their Deadline Day clearout. If you enjoy Talk Chelsea...
Chelsea Sanction Dario Essugo Loan, Deivid Washington Sale To Strasbourg
Chelsea have confirmed two deadline-day departures to sister club RC Strasbourg Alsace. Dario Essugo will join the Ligue 1 side on a season-long...
Chelsea confirm transfer Deadline Day deal for £17.2m striker signing
Deivid Washington made a handful off senior appearances following £17.2m move
Doting girlfriend and soccer superstar Trinity Rodman cheers on boyfriend Ben Shelton in tough US Open test
One night after winning a game in Washington, NWSL star Trinity Rodman was in New York on Monday to catch tennis star boyfriend Ben Shelton at the...
Heaton Stannington praised for moving on from FA Trophy disappointment
Heaton Stannington were praised for bouncing back from their FA Trophy exit at the hands of Wythenshawe with a last-gasp win against North East...
Ashington star Liam Henderson reflects on FA Trophy wonder goal
Liam Henderson scored a spectacular long-ranged goal for Ashington over the weekend.
Metayer’s rebound goal gives the Spirit a 1-0 victory over Bay FC
Paige Metayer scored on the rebound after Trinity Rodman’s shot hit the crossbar in the Washington Spirit’s 1-0 victory over Bay FC. In Sunday’s...
Source: Man Utd near deal for Spirit's Bernal
Women's Super League side Manchester United are finalizing a deal to sign Mexican international Rebeca Bernal from the NWSL's Washington Spirit,...
Ashington battle back to knock West Auckland out of FA Trophy
Ashington saw off West Auckland in the FA Trophy on Saturday afternoon.
Ashington boss Marc Ellison 'really pleased' with FA Trophy victory over West Auckland
Ashington beat West Auckland 3-1 on Saturday afternoon.