Spirit Squadron
spiritsquadron.bsky.social
Spirit Squadron
@spiritsquadron.bsky.social
supporters group for the Washington Spirit
donate https://give.capitalareafoodbank.org/team/782134 ✉️ contact@spiritsquadron.club 🔗 https://group.chant.fan/spiritsquadron/join
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We, and our fellow independent supporters groups, stand with the players.
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This Christmas's family gingerbread structure had to be Rowdy Audi, one of the few places of pure joy for us this year. Bonus points if you can name the goal we tried to recreate.

(Hope we did the @spiritsquadron.bsky.social & @roseroomco.bsky.social et al. justice in the supporters' end.)
December 25, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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Since Tatjana Haenni and NWSL parted ways in May, the league has not to my knowledge hired a Sporting Director or created an equivalent role to guide the league's sporting structure and direction.

This rule's glaring issues speak to that. It's a bad idea being executed poorly.
December 24, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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here’s a spreadsheet with everyone’s contact information! I highly recommend emailing the three people listed in the NWSL category and the person or people listed for your specific team. 😚
NWSL FO Contact Information
docs.google.com
December 24, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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This, my friends, is backdoor union-busting by the NWSL. HIP basically strips agency and gains because players will feel pressure to perform through injury/health/personal matters so they don’t lose a spot on an arbitrary list. #nwsl
Also, the criteria seems to disadvantage players who take significant time off due to injury, pregnancy, or mental health.
December 24, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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Supporters and players move this game forward—together. ✊⚽️
December 24, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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We have blocked the NWSL account and call on you all to do the same. Bye NWSL til you negotiate with NWSLPA 👋
December 24, 2025 at 7:13 PM
We, and our fellow independent supporters groups, stand with the players.
December 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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So, if you’re an NWSL GM, you are not allowed to decide yourself — using all of the tools of a pro team’s front office — that a Player has a High-enough Impact to warrant a certain salary. But you *are* allowed to vote on a list that would determine that that Player has a High-enough Impact.

Sure.
The ESPN FC top 50 is here and we need to talk about the sudden conflict of interest the league has created with the high-impact player rule.

With coaches and GMs weighing in on these lists, they can influence whether or not their players can get a bag.

www.espn.com/soccer/story...
December 24, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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NWSL Players Association Statement on League’s Unilateral Implementation of the High Impact Player Rule:
December 23, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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#BermanOut (and the rest of y'all causing these problems, but that's too long for a hashtag)
one thing that’s become very obvious about jessica berman’s nwsl is that owners would still much rather pay lawyers than players
Statement from the NWSLPA. The union is definitely not on board with the new High Impact Player Rule. #NWSL
December 23, 2025 at 6:23 PM
We stand with the @nwslplayers.bsky.social.
Statement from the NWSLPA. The union is definitely not on board with the new High Impact Player Rule. #NWSL
December 23, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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NWSLPA Executive Director Meghann Burke breaks down the NWSL salary cap and how it applies to Trinity Rodman's deal 💰
December 5, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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December 19, 2025 at 10:32 PM
The Spirit Squadron’s statement on the ongoing negotiations regarding Trinity Rodman’s contract and the salary cap.
December 19, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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Just raise the cap Jessica
December 18, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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Pay equity is not optional, @wnba.com. It’s way overdue.

It’s time to pay the players what you owe them.

Solidarity with the WNBPA players as they fight for a contract that gives them an equitable share of the profits THEY create.
December 17, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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There is no room for bigotry on our turf.
December 17, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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🧵We’re sad to share that Peyton, the heart and soul of our ShePlays #NWSL coverage, recently lost her incredible service dog and companion Peggy💔
🐾Peggy gave Peyton her independence and a GoFundMe has been set up to help her find her next service dog
💗If you can, donate or share
gofund.me/a29f00b38
Donate to Help Peyton Regain Independence After Loss of Service Dog, organized by Peyton Skeels
My name is Peyton, and I am fundraising to bring home and trai… Peyton Skeels needs your support for Help Peyton Regain Independence After Loss of Service Dog
gofund.me
December 13, 2025 at 1:14 AM
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In the DMV, the Spirit have the juice.
Utah and Wyoming are unbelievably cool and I’ve always said this.
December 12, 2025 at 1:48 AM
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We sent a letter to the National Women’s Soccer League expressing serious concern about their decision to reject the Washington Spirit’s contract agreement with Trinity Rodman.
December 11, 2025 at 11:46 PM
this means so much 💛
Haley Carter shouting out the Spirit Squadron for their long-running support of the club, her work with the Afghan WNT, and of course Kan Jam.

"They're very dedicated and very committed to advocating for the club."

(? from @risswillett.bsky.social)
December 9, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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Haley Carter shouting out the Spirit Squadron for their long-running support of the club, her work with the Afghan WNT, and of course Kan Jam.

"They're very dedicated and very committed to advocating for the club."

(? from @risswillett.bsky.social)
December 9, 2025 at 8:47 PM
December 8, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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⏪ to 2018 when Haley Carter won a Kan Jam tournament as a member of the Spirit Squadron! 🤩🤗

Now she’s our President of Soccer Operations!
December 3, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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Thrilled to announce the addition of Haley Carter as our new President of Soccer Operations! 🤗

Welcome to D.C., Haley! 💪 #RiseUp
December 3, 2025 at 2:07 PM