Alex Morgan, a star on and off the pitch for U.S. soccer, announces retirement

Alex Morgan was a key part of USWNT teams that won two World Cups and an Olympic gold medal.

By Cindy BorenSeptember 5, 2024

A first pitch gone awry — and Spirit star Croix Bethune is out for season

Bethune, the NWSL’s assist leader in her first professional season, suffered a torn meniscus while throwing out the first pitch at the Nationals game.

By Steven GoffSeptember 4, 2024

USMNT, still awaiting a new coach, names roster for upcoming friendlies

With Mauricio Pochettino’s hiring seemingly imminent, the U.S. Soccer Federation on Sunday announced a 24-man squad for friendlies against Canada and New Zealand.

By Steven GoffSeptember 1, 2024

D.C. United, with a pair of late strikes, fires up its playoff push

Dominique Badji breaks a 1-1 tie in the 88th minute and Gabriel Pirani adds a goal in stoppage time to give D.C. three big points for its playoff push.

By Steven GoffAugust 31, 2024

Kristian Fletcher goes on loan to Nottingham Forest’s under-21 squad

Kristian Fletcher, a 19-year-old forward, is hoping the season-long stay turns into a permanent move to England.

By Steven GoffAugust 30, 2024

Christian Benteke, sold on D.C. United, sees bright future after new deal

Benteke said he believes in first-year coach Troy Lesesne’s ideas, despite United sitting last in the Eastern Conference with a 6-12-8 record.

By Steven GoffAugust 28, 2024

Boasting gold medals and a reloaded roster, Spirit looks like a contender

Olympic champions return for Washington’s 4-1 win over the KC Current in the Washington Spirit’s first NWSL match since early July.

By Thomas FloydAugust 25, 2024

D.C. United returns to MLS action with a chaotic loss to Dallas

Farcical defending and a red card deal a blow to United’s playoff hopes in a wildly entertaining 4-3 loss.

By Steven GoffAugust 24, 2024

The Spirit’s ad campaign is pushing women’s soccer into the mainstream

Washington’s NWSL team has raised its profile with an aggressive marketing push modeled after franchises from other professional leagues.

By Sapna BansilAugust 24, 2024

D.C. United agrees to new contract with top scorer Christian Benteke

The Belgian striker is tied for second in the MLS scoring race with 16 goals, including two hat tricks.

By Steven GoffAugust 23, 2024

NWSL, players reach new CBA that includes elimination of draft

The agreement, set to run through 2030, will to grow salaries and further expand player rights regarding free agency and trades.

By Ella BrockwayAugust 22, 2024

The ‘conductor in an orchestra’ searching for answers about sports training

Dawn Scott oversees health and performance for the NWSL’s Washington Spirit. She’s pushing for a different approach to training women who play sports.

By Varun ShankarAugust 21, 2024

U.S. men set to face rival Mexico in Guadalajara this fall

Although meetings between Mexico and the U.S. men are commonplace, most have taken place in the United States.

By Steven GoffAugust 19, 2024

Michele Kang is thinking big with women’s soccer. That brought Arsenal to D.C.

The Washington Spirit welcomed the English power for a friendly at Audi Field that had Jason Sudeikis among the more than 15,000 in attendance.

By Bailey JohnsonAugust 18, 2024

Which Premier League team should you support?

As the Premier League, the most important soccer league in the world, kicks off, this quiz will help you find which team to support based on personalized questions.

By Chiqui EstebanAugust 16, 2024

U.S. Soccer focuses on Mauricio Pochettino as next coach of men’s team

Pochettino would replace Gregg Berhalter, who was fired after the U.S. team’s poor performance in Copa América, a major tuneup for the 2026 World Cup.

By Steven GoffAugust 15, 2024

These three Premier League teams can topple Manchester City in 2024

Manchester City has won an unprecedented four straight Premier League titles, but its quest for five could face some challenges.

By Matt BonesteelAugust 15, 2024

Mallory Swanson’s goal lifts U.S. women’s soccer to Olympic gold

Entering without its usual status as heavy favorites, a new-look USWNT wins first gold at Summer Games since 2012.

By Steven GoffAugust 10, 2024

Ten-man D.C. United runs out of Leagues Cup answers, falls to Mazatlán

D.C. United is knocked out of the Leagues Cup in the round of 32 after a 2-1 loss to Mexican side Mazatlán.

By Varun ShankarAugust 9, 2024

Spain tops France in the highest-scoring Olympic soccer final ever

Substitute Sergio Camello’s extra-time goals are the difference in a 5-3 victory that gives Spain its first gold medal in 32 years.

By Steven GoffAugust 9, 2024