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President Joe Biden, center, is presented with a team jersey from NJ/NY Gotham FC head coach Juan Carlos Amoros, left, and teammate Midge Purse, right, during an event in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, to welcome the NJ/NY Gotham FC and celebrate their 2023 NWSL championship. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Biden lauds soccer champs, says ‘ women ‘can do anything … including be president’

By Zeke Miller and Colleen Long - Associated Press

U.S. Olympic women's soccer team member Croix Bethune lays down her gold medal from the 2024 Paris Olympics on the pitcher's mound so she can throw the opening pitch before a baseball game between the Washington Nationals and New York Yankees, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

Spirit rookie Croix Bethune suffers season-ending knee injury while tossing Nationals’ first pitch

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

Wolfsburg's Kathrin Julia Hendrich, chases down Barcelona's Asisat Oshoala during the Women's Champions League semifinal, first leg, soccer match between Barcelona and Wolfsburg at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Friday, April 22, 2022. National Women's Soccer League expansion team Bay FC has acquired Nigerian forward Asisat Oshoala via a transfer from Barcelona. Oshoala is also one of the top players in the history of Nigeria’s national team. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort, File)

Nigeria forward Asisat Oshoala joins Bay FC on transfer from Barcelona

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press

OL Reign forward Megan Rapinoe, center, passes the ball as San Diego Wave defender Christen Westphal defends during the second half of an NWSL semifinal playoff soccer match Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

National Women’s Soccer League announces new media deal with CBS, ESPN, Prime Video and Scripps’ ION

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press

Then-Netherlands' manager Mark Parsons is shown during a Women's Euro 2022 quarterfinal soccer match against France in Rotherham, England, Saturday, July 23, 2022. The Washington Spirit have parted ways with coach Mark Parsons after the team narrowly missed the National Women's Soccer League playoffs. No specific reason was given for the move Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Jon Super, File) **FILE**

Washington Spirit, coach Parsons part ways after disappointing finish

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Washington Spirit fans react to a saved shot on goal by goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury (yellow jersey) during an NWSL soccer match against the San Diego Wave at Audi Field on Saturday, May 6, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nathan Howard)

Spirit owner Kang enters partnership with Lyon for multi-team women’s soccer organization

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Republic of Ireland's Sinead Farrelly, center, greets players after the team's match with the United States in an international friendly soccer match in Austin, Texas, Saturday, April 8, 2023. Farrelly says she wouldn't have been able to play soccer again if she hadn't told her story. In 2021, Farrelly and teammate Mana Shim accused former National Women's Soccer League coach Paul Riley of misconduct and sexual coercion in an article published by The Athletic. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File) **file**

Sinead Farrelly back in soccer in time for shot at World Cup

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press

Portland Thorns fans hold signs during the first half of the team's NWSL soccer match against the Houston Dash in Portland, Ore., Oct. 6, 2021. On Monday, Jan. 30, 2023, U.S. Soccer introduced a Safe Soccer program that will require comprehensive vetting of individuals involved in the sport as the federation continues to address its investigation into coach misconduct in the National Women's Soccer League. (AP Photo/Steve Dipaola, File) **FILE**

U.S. Soccer announces program to ensure player safety

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press

Portland Thorns fans hold signs during the first half of the team's National Women's Soccer League soccer match against the Houston Dash in Portland, Ore., Oct. 6, 2021. An investigation commissioned by the NWSL and its players union found “widespread misconduct" directed at players dating back to the beginnings nearly a decade ago of the country's top women's professional league. (AP Photo/Steve Dipaola, File) **FILE**

NWSL bans former Washington Spirit coach Richie Burke, three others from coaching

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press

Portland Thorns fans hold signs during the first half of the team's NWSL soccer match against the Houston Dash in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021. An independent investigation into the scandals that erupted in the National Women's Soccer League last season found emotional abuse and sexual misconduct were systemic in the sport, impacting multiple teams, coaches and players, according to a report released Monday, Oct. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Steve Dipaola, File) **FILE**

Probe finds emotional abuse, sexual misconduct in NWSL were systemic

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press

Washington Spirit players celebrate with the trophy after defeating Chicago Red Stars in the NWSL Championship soccer match, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean) **FILE**

Kang takes over as Spirit’s controlling owner

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press

Washington Spirit players celebrate with the trophy after defeating Chicago Red Stars in the NWSL Championship soccer match, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean) **FILE**

Spirit wins NWSL title in extra time over Red Stars

Associated Press

Washington Spirit forward Ashley Hatch (33) runs against the Racing Louisville FC during an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match, Thursday, April 15, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Will Newton) **FILE**

Hatch scores as Spirit down Courage in OT

Associated Press

National Women's Soccer League Commissioner Lisa Baird is out after some 19 months on the job amid allegations that a former coach engaged in sexual harassment and misconduct toward players, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because the move Friday, Oct. 1, 2021 had not been made public.(AP Photo/Lee Jin-man, File) **FILE**

NWSL announces new executive group after harassment scandal

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press

15-year-old sues for right to play in NWSL

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Oregon governor’s office denies NWSL request for more fans

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Rodman becomes youngest American NWSL scorer in her debut

Associated Press

NWSL, players’ association pursue first CBA

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

US Soccer, MLS and NWSL to test concussion substitutes

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Ally joins NWSL as national sponsor

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press