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PreviewsMatchday Guide: USWNT vs. Spain at Audi Field in Washington, D.C.It’s matchday! Here’s what you need to know as the U.S. Women’s National Team takes on Spain at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. at 2:30 p.m. ET
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Match Reports

Washington Spirit Holds Off Houston Dash 3-2 in NWSL Standings PushTrinity Rodman's assist helped the Washington Spirit beat the Houston Dash 3-2, holding steady at 49 points in the NWSL standings.
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Houston eliminated from playoff contention after 3-2 loss to WashingtonThe Houston Dash’s playoff hopes are officially over. Houston was eliminated from NWSL postseason contention Sunday after falling 3-2 to the Washington Spirit at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, Texas. The Dash twice erased one-goal deficits, but Clara Luvanga’s 84th-minute goal ultimately gave Washington all three points. Tara Rudd opened the scoring for Washington in […]
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Spain stun the USWNT with statement win on American soilThe world champions kicked off their US tour with an impressive display in Washington, overcoming a fierce American fightback.
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Spain scores twice in the first 14 minutes to sink the USWNT 2-0WJLA is the local ABC affiliate for the greater Washington DC area. From our studios in Arlington, VA ABC7 covers national and local news, sports, weather, traffic and culture and carries entertainment and sports programming. WJLA serves Alexandria, Springfield, Annandale, Tysons, Reston, Ashburn, Centreville and Manassas, Virginia and Bethesda, Rockville, Gaithersburg, Silver Spring, Wheaton, Beltsville, Greenbelt, Bowie, College Park, Largo, Crofton, Annapolis, Hyattsville and Takoma Park, Mar
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We are SpainHistoric victory for Spain over the superpower USA in a friendly in Washington. Patri and Eva Navarro scored. Nanclares, brilliant, saved a penalty.
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“We see Nanclares training every day”Sonia Bermúdez elogió a la selección estadounidense de Emma Hayes, pero se mostró muy orgullosa de lo que lograron las campeonas del mundo en Washington.
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Stellar Spain spoils USWNT’s party in D.C. with 2-0 winWASHINGTON — 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 in the world as the defending World Cup champions outclassed the United States in an international friendly. The U.S. failed to overcome a nightmarish start in which they conceded […]
The Equalizer3 days
NWSL, Cantore Scores 10 with the Spirit, Wave’s Playoff Hopes with Bonansea and Current’s Rout of Bay by GirelliA mixed review for the Italians playing in the United States league: the San Diego Wave’s win, thanks to Barbara Bonansea who came on in the second half to continue her integration into the squad, must be added to the Washington Spirit’s “derby” victory over the Houston Dash featuring Lisa Boattin, while the difficult spell for the Bay continues… The article NW
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Transfers & Contracts

A Gift for Boston: Gift Monday traded from Washington Spirit to Boston LegacyGift Monday has officially joined the Boston Legacy. The Nigerian international was traded from the Washington Spirit to the expansion side on Thursday afternoon. Monday joined the National Women’s Soccer League in 2025, with the Spirit, where she made 16 starts in 40 appearances. Monday recently made NWSL history by scoring the fastest hat-trick, scoring […]
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Washington Spirit Trades Forward Gift Monday to Boston Legacy FCThe Washington Spirit has traded forward Gift Monday to Boston Legacy FC in exchange for $500k in transfer threshold funds, the clubs announced today. The trade also carries a 20 percent sell-on clause for the Spirit should Boston transfer or trade Monday to a third club in the future.
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Team News

NJ/NY Gotham FC vs. Washington Spirit Live Stream of National Women's Soccer LeagueWatch Live: National Women's Soccer League match Washington Spirit vs. NJ/NY Gotham FC on October 17, 2026
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“Alexia and the others give us confidence”Sonia Bermúdez y Lucía Corrales atendiendo a los medios en Washington en la previa del partido ante Estados Unidos.
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Boost with PinaThe Barcelona forward joined the group in the first training session in Washington. A packed agenda for La Roja, with a visit to the Ambassador.
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International

Where Will the USWNT Play During the October Window?The U.S. Women’s National Team will play two international matches against Spain in Washington, D.C., and Chester, Pa.
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Injuries

USWNT handed boost as Spain lose two more stars ahead of Washington showdownThe Barça forward and the London City defender will return home this Saturday.
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Why isn’t Aitana Bonmati playing for Spain against USWNT? The Ballon d’Or winner’s injury statusSpain will be without its three‑time Ballon d’Or winner as the USWNT faces La Roja in a high‑profile friendly in Washington, D.C.
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Previews

After Setback in Washington, D.C., USWNT Look to Rebound Against World Champions in PhillyWatch USA vs. ESP on Oct. 13 at Subaru Park at 7 p.m. ET on TNT, HBO Max, Universo and Peacock, Westwood One and Fútbol de Primera.
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United States - Spain, live: women's friendly today liveFollow live the friendly between the United States and Spain, which is played this Saturday at 20:30 in Washington.
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USWNT excited to 'polish tools' against No. 1 Spain ahead of two friendlies between top international sidesThe U.S. women will be in an unusual position over the next week as they get set to face top-ranked Spain in a pair of international friendlies, first in Washington D.C. on Saturday and then outside Philadelphia the following Tuesday.
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Alexia celebrates 150 caps with Spain: “I expect a tougher match on Wednesday”At Audi Field in Washington the first match between Spain and the United States is set. The Iberians do not suffer the home‑factor for the Americans and start strongly: Patri Guijarro in goal with a beautiful long‑range goal and after 10 minutes Eva Navarro doubles the lead after a nice left‑wing action by Salma Paralluelo.
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Starting XI: Reign FC vs. North Carolina CourageSeattle Reign FC Head Coach Laura Harvey names her lineup as Seattle Reign FC takes on the North Carolina Courage at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. The match kicks off at 7:00 p.m. PT and airs on NWSL+.
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Opinion & Features

USWNT returnees earn 2-2 draw against Spain, an early World Cup wake-up callThe US were on the verge of losing two straight at home, but second-half goals from Ashley Sanchez and Mallory Swanson saved a draw It was nearly time for the panic button. Maybe not to press it, but to look at it – to acknowledge that it’s within reach. A listless, shorthanded US women’s national team were struggling against Spain, down 2-0, and facing the ignominy of two straight decisive losses at home after Saturday’s 3-0 drubbing in Washington DC. Then two players who had just returned to t
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Trinity Rodman Reveals How Far She Went to Support Ben Shelton at US OpenTrinity Rodman revealed the surprising lengths she went to support boyfriend Ben Shelton at the 2026 US Open final. After playing an NWSL match in Washington, the USWNT star splurged on a private jet to New York, leaving Shelton amazed by her effort.
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Ranking USWNT vs Spain: which national team is higher on FIFA’s women’s list?The two global powerhouses meet in Washington, D.C., on Saturday as the USWNT looks to make a statement against their European rivals.
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From giant to giantEE UU impulsó el ‘soccer’ en 1972 y cuenta con 393.000 fichas femeninas. El boom en España llegó en 2015 y ya tiene 127.242. Hoy, frente a frente en Washington (20:30, TDP).
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“I tried to convince Alexia to keep going”
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NWSL Roundup SoccerFILE - Washington Spirit forward Sofia Cantore looks on against the Seattle Reign FC during the first half of an NWSL soccer match on May 10, 2026, in Seattle. (AP
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NWSL Roundup SoccerFILE - Washington Spirit forward Sofia Cantore looks on against the Seattle Reign FC during the first half of an NWSL soccer match on May 10, 2026, in Seattle. (AP
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