Spirit Squadron

Spirit Squadron

@spiritsquadron.bsky.social

independent supporters group for the Washington Spirit | est. 2012 | #RiseUpDC 🎟️ 2026 memberships are here! 🔗 https://linktr.ee/spiritsquadron ✉️ contact@spiritsquadron.club

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Prideraiser is finally here! This year, we have chosen to raise funds for @smyal.bsky.social because SMYAL supports and empowers LGBTQ+ youth. Their programs are designed to provide queer and trans youth with safe spaces to express themselves, develop critical skills, and build community in the DMV.

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no new additions 😮‍💨

Hey Spirits!@heyspirits.bsky.social

Availability Report Kansas City OUT: Alana Cook (Knee - SEI), Clare Gagne (Head - SEI), Mary Long (D-45), Ellie Bravo-Young (Maternity Leave) ✨Spirits✨ OUT: Deborah Abiodun (Hip - SEI), Aubrey Kingsbury (Maternity Leave), Casey Krueger (Maternity Leave), Kate Wiesner (Ankle - SEI)

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Availability Report Kansas City OUT: Alana Cook (Knee - SEI), Clare Gagne (Head - SEI), Mary Long (D-45), Ellie Bravo-Young (Maternity Leave) ✨Spirits✨ OUT: Deborah Abiodun (Hip - SEI), Aubrey Kingsbury (Maternity Leave), Casey Krueger (Maternity Leave), Kate Wiesner (Ankle - SEI)

We stand with the Rose City Riveters and our Transgender and LGBTQ+ community. We see you; We support you; We protect our own; This is bigger than the pitch. Hate has no place in our sections, especially hateful messages about gender and identity. If you come for one, you can expect us all.

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Spoke with Sandy MacIver this week about her first stay in the U.S. at Clemson, settling in with the Spirit last year and how she’s grown into a key piece of Washington's stingy defense in net over the course of this season. For @washsunmetro.bsky.social: www.washingtonsun.com/sports/spiri...

washingtonsun.comHow Goalkeeper Sandy MacIver Saved the Spirit’s SeasonFilling in for longtime keeper Aubrey Kingsbury, MacIver overcame a shaky start to become a key part of Washington’s success.

Today is the perfect day to donate to the Riveters Prideraiser 👇👇

Rose City Riveters@rosecityriveters.org

HEY #BAONPDX! No matches in June doesn't mean no #Prideraiser! October is LBGTQ+ History Month, so it's a prefect time for this year's campaign! Go to pdxriveters.prideraiser.org and pledge any amount of dollars per Thorns goal scored in the month of October!

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NORTH END STANDS WITH TRANS FANS, PLAYERS & COMMUNITY COME FOR ONE, EXPECT US ALL #BAONPDX

Taylor Vincent@tayvincent6.bsky.social

Some hateful folks in the North End have their messaging blocked by flags and lead to a “Trans Lives Matter” chant

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BREAKING: The NWSL and NWSLPA have settled several grievances, including the High Impact Player rule. The criteria is wiped (still 12% cap charge). ANY player can be HIP. Also settled: Other Rodman grievance, footwear grievance. Greater $ transparency reporting now required. More on @espn.com:

espn.comNWSL dropping 'Rodman rule' restrictions; all players now eligible in wider settlementThe NWSL and NWSL Players Association have agreed to remove restrictive qualifications from the High Impact Player rule.

We agree. This loophole in the code of conduct is unacceptable and a slippery slope. This fight is not over.

Rose Room Collective@roseroomco.bsky.social

We’ve seen the message. This simply isn’t good enough. We will demand more from this team because right now this isn’t it. We are going to continue to fight for more than this.

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Adrián González says the Spirit's internationals are collectively in "pretty good" condition coming back to the team, & the team has been cautious about their loading. He's glad that they got the minutes they did while away.

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This was a very fun chat expanding on the specific details of the Spirit's recent unimpressive results, parsing the real problems from the bad bounces. If you tolerate this account or the many thousands of words Green Line Soccer articles tend to be, this is 100% for you (as is xOG in general)

Expected Own Goals@xowngoals.com

The Washington Spirit are 4-5-1 over their last 10 games — not the Shield favorites many thought they’d be. What is going on? Can it be fixed before the playoffs? @jasondcsoccer.bsky.social of ⁠Green Line Soccer⁠ joins us to discuss. Consider this our attempt to sage Audi Field.

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Inbox: The Washington Spirit have traded Gift Monday to Boston Legacy for $500,000 in transfer threshold funds, & retains a 20% sell-on clause should Boston transfer her elsewhere in the future.

Last night’s incident was egregious and we are working behind the scenes to zealously advocate for protection for our member/capo and seek as severe repercussions as possible for those responsible.

Rose Room Collective@roseroomco.bsky.social

What transpired last night, with one of our leaders being attacked, is an absolute all time low. This community has so much potential for good but the inconsistency in its treat and protection of black and brown fans makes us question why we’re even here. It has to be better than this.

Our capos dedicate significant time and labor to Rowdy Audi & they spend every game with their back to the match. Importantly, they are humans who deserve to be treated w/ kindness and respect. You may not like how we do things, but accosting one of our people at a charity event is beyond the pale.

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What transpired last night, with one of our leaders being attacked, is an absolute all time low. This community has so much potential for good but the inconsistency in its treat and protection of black and brown fans makes us question why we’re even here. It has to be better than this.

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The tail end of the Spirit presser included a funny little goodbye (and a couple of surprise cameos!)