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Women's Soccer Photography in the DMV covering the Washington Spirit and DC Power | wosodmv.com | www.kpiperphotos.com
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What a fantastic way to close out my photography career. Congrats @washingtonspirit.com on such a decisive win today. My photos are up at: wosodmv.com/index.php/20...
The bench players pose before the game. The starting XI. Croix gets the second score of the game. Aubrey and Kate celebrate after the win.
November 16, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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Okay not my ideal last regular season game photographing the @washingtonspirit.com but the weather was great and that Cantore back heel was *chefs kiss*. My quick recap and gallery are up: wosodmv.com/index.php/20...
Pride forward Jacquie Ovalle and Spirit midfielder Croix Bethune jockey for position as they fight over the ball. Spirit defender Paige Metayer saves the ball from going over the end line and sends in a cross that forward Sofia Cantore (not pictured) will backheel past a defender and the goalkeeper for the Spirit's second goal.
October 18, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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Photos and recap from last night's @washingtonspirit.com win over Monterrey in the Concacaf W Champions Cup wosodmv.com/index.php/20...
Spirit midfielder Leicy Santos changes direction on the sideline while Monterrey forward Alice Soto starts to poke a foot toward the ball to try to disrupt possession. Spirit players celebrate their third goal. Spirit midfielder Croix Bethune leaps over the extended leg of Monterrey forward Alice Soto.
October 16, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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My recap and photos are up from today's crazy @washingtonspirit.com win over @sandiegowavefc.com: wosodmv.com/index.php/20...
Spirit midfielder Croix Bethune dribbles between Wave players. Spirit forward Rose Kouassi shield Wave forward Delphine Cascarino from the ball. Wave defender Kristen McNabb and Spirit forward Sofia Cantore go up for a header. The Spirit celebrate the winning goal in the last minute of stoppage time.
October 6, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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My photos and recap are up from today's 4-0 Spirit win against the Dash: wosodmv.com/index.php/20...
Spirit forward Rosemonde Kouassi (left) and Kysha Sylla (right) go up against Dash forward Clarissa Larisey. Spirit forwards Gift Monday (left) and Trinity Rodman hug after Monday's third goal in the first half while defender Esme Morgan runs toward them. Spirit forward Sofia Cantore (center) celebrates with midfielder Narumi Miura, who provided the assist on her goal.
September 28, 2025 at 11:40 PM
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My photos are up from today's 2-0 @washingtonspirit.com win over @reignfc.com. Go take a looksee: wosodmv.com/index.php/20...
Washington Spirit midfielder Leicy Santos moves the ball down the field. Spirit goalkeeper and captain, Aubrey Kingsbury, celebrates Rodman's goal as she watches a replay on the board. Spirit forward Sofia Cantore spins with the ball away from Reign defender Sofia Huerta. Spirit midfielder Croix Bethune (left) curtsies as forward Trinity Rodman acknowledges her after Rodman's second goal, which Bethune assisted on.
September 8, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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My recap and photos from last night's @washingtonspirit.com 4-0 win over Vancouver Rise FC's Academy in the Concacaf W Champions Cup are up. wosodmv.com/index.php/20...
Washington Spirit forward Brittany Ratcliffe and Vancouver Rise FC Academy forward Myla Ewasiuk fight for the ball in the second half of the CONCACAF W Champions Cup group stage match at Audi Field, Washington DC. Washington Spirit defender Gabby Carle sends in a cross as Vancouver Rise FC Academy defender Kristen Sakaki leaps to block the ball in the second half of the CONCACAF W Champions Cup group stage match at Audi Field, Washington DC. Washington Spirit defender Deb Abiodun prepares to strike the ball that will result in the Spirit's fourth and final goal (and Abiodun's first as a Spirit player) in the second half of the CONCACAF W Champions Cup group stage match at Audi Field, Washington DC.
September 4, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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My photos from today's 1-1 @washingtonspirit.com and @chicagostars.com draw on Pride day are up: wosodmv.com/index.php/20...
The supporters tifo for Pride. Spirit defender Tara McKeown gets around Chicago Stars forward Jameese Joseph to stop an attempt on goal. Spirit forward Sofia Cantore celebrates her goal with defender Paige Metayer.
September 1, 2025 at 1:38 AM
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My photos and game recap of last night's @washingtonspirit.com 2-2 draw against @racingloufc.com are up at wosodmv.com/index.php/20...
Spirit forward Gift Monday and Racing defender Courtney Petersen grapple as they try to control the ball. Spirit forward Sofia Cantore, making her first start and home debut, scores her first goal in the NWSL in the first half. Spirit defender Rebeca Bernal slides again to disrupt Racing forward Emma Sears' attack on goal. Spirit forward Rosemonde Kouassi celebrates with her team and fans after she scored in the last minute of stoppage time to salvage the draw at home.
August 16, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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My photos are up from today's @washingtonspirit.com 2-1 win over the @thornsfc.com. Stop on by to check them out. wosodmv.com/index.php/20...
Spirit forward Rosemonde Kouassi and Portland defender Isabella Obaze fight for position as they chase the ball toward Portland's box. Spirit players Croix Bethune, Gift Monday and Rosemonde Kouassi celebrate the Spirit's first goal, which was on a cross from Kouassi resulting in a tap in by Monday. Spirit forward Trinity Rodman spins away from Portland defender Reyna Reyes. The Spirit players celebrate Trinity Rodman's stoppage time winner.
August 3, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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My photos and recap from tonight's @washingtonspirit.com win over @nccourage.com are up: wosodmv.com/index.php/20...
Courage goalkeeper Casey Murphy leaps but is unable to stop the goal from Brittany Murphy (not shown) of the Spirit. Spirit defender Rebeca Bernal holds off Courage forward Courtnee Vine. Spirit forward Gift Monday heads the ball for the Spirit's third goal of the game.
June 9, 2025 at 2:41 AM
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The final DC Power FC home game for the season ended in a 1-1 draw with Ft Lauderdale United. My quick recap and photos are here: wosodmv.com/index.php/20...
Spirit defender Madison Wolfbauer passes the ball as Fort Lauderdale forward Jasmine Hamid makes a lunging attempt to stop her. The DC Power celebrate Loza Abera's (pointing up) first half goal that saw them take the lead 1-0. DC defender Myra Konte dribbles just outside the box as Fort Lauderdale forward Kiara Locklear gives chase. Fort Lauderdale celebrates defender Sabrina McNeill's (on right being hugged) after her second half score to secure the draw 1-1.
May 21, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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My photos and recap are up from last night's pretty wild 3-3 draw between @washingtonspirit.com and @utahroyalsfc.com. wosodmv.com/index.php/20...
Spirit midfielder Croix Bethune brings the ball deep into the box. The Spirit players (l-r) Narumi Miura, Rosemonde Kouassi, Meg Boade, Ashley Hatch, and Croix Bethune celebrate Boade's goal, which was her first professional goal. The Spirit went up 2-1 in the 20th minute. Spirit forward Rosemonde Kouassi leaps over Royals midfielder Claudia Zornoza to continue her attack. The Spirit celebrate their tying goal at the end of 13 minutes of second half stoppage time. Defender Casey Krueger (second Spirit player from right) put in a header on a Tara McKeown (third from right) cross in the 112th minute.
May 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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What a comeback by @DCPowerFC last night. They had a last minute winner over @dallastrinityfc after coming back from 0-2 at the half. Great fight! My recap and gallery from the game are up (sadly I was on the wrong end for all 5 goals!). wosodmv.com/index.php/20...
DC Power defender Susanna Fitch changes direction to try to get around Dallas Trinity midfielder Chioma Ubogagu. Dallas Trinity midfielder Deborah Abiodun shields the ball from DC Power midfielder Emily Colton. DC Power forward Loza Abera celebrates her first goal of the night. DC Power forward Gianna Gourley controls the ball in front of Dallas Trinity defender Amber Brooks.
May 9, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Well a rough ending to last night's game but some good fight from the @washingtonspirit.com to come back twice against
@angelcity.com . Congrats to Sandy MacIver on her debut & to Esme Morgan for her 1st and 2nd league goals. My game recap and photos are up: wosodmv.com/index.php/20...
The Washington Spirit starting XI. Esme Morgan celebrates her first NWSL goal. Kouassi and Monday celebrate Monday's goal. Players react to Morgan's second goal.
May 3, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Well not the outcome the @washingtonspirit.com wanted against @gothamfc.bsky.social as they lost 0-3 today. My recap and photos from the sometimes sunny, sometimes drenched game: wosodmv.com/index.php/20...
Spirit midfielder Narumi Miura grabs at Gotham defender Emily Sonnett. Gotham goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger gets to the ball before onrushing Spirit forward Makenna Morris can continue her attack. Gotham defender Bruninha and Spirit midfielder Leicy Santos get wrapped up around midfield. Spirit defender Rebeca Bernal and Gotham midfielder Nealy Martin collide late in the game.
April 26, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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DC Power lost late to the Tampa Bay Sun last night at Audi Field. My recap and photos from the game are up: wosodmv.com/index.php/20...
Power forward Gianna Gourley and Sun midfielder Jade Moore fight for the ball. Cecilie Fløe kicks a powerful shot for mid-box that will result in the game's only goal. Cecilie Fløe celebrates her goal. Sun forward Cecilie Fløe is pulled to the ground by Power defender Madison Murnin.
April 19, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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My brief recap and photos of last night's super cold DC Power FC 0-1 loss to Carolina Ascent FC is up: wosodmv.com/index.php/20...
Power midfielder Grace Yango pushes on Ascent defender Addisyn Merrick as they fight for the ball. Power goalkeeper gets a foot on the ball so that Ascent midfielder Kathrynn González cannot turn and score. Ascent midfielder Sarah Troccoli slide tackles the ball away from Power forward Gianna Gourley.
April 9, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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My photos and recap from last night's great @washingtonspirit.com 2-0 win over @bayfc.com is up: wosodmv.com/index.php/20...
Spirit forward Trinity Rodman takes a shot on goal as Bay defender Alyssa Malonson moves out to attempt a block. Spirit forward Ashley Hatch celebrates the first of her two goals as the ball gets by Bay goalkeeper Jordan Silkowitz. The Spirit celebrate Ashley Hatch's second goal of the night just minutes after the first. Spirit defender Casey Krueger and Bay midfielder Taylor Huff fight for a header.
March 29, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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And the second game in 24 hours...DC Power FC came back for a 1-1 draw against Brooklyn FC. Recap and photos: wosodmv.com/index.php/20...
Power forward Loza Abera clears the ball. Brooklyn FC's goalkeeper Sydney Martinez leaps to make a save. Power players celebrate Gianna Gourley's second half equalizer.
March 23, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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My gallery and recap from last night's @washingtonspirit.com 0-2 loss to the @kansascitycurrent.bsky.social is up: wosodmv.com/index.php/20...
Spirit midfielder Leicy Santos blocks defender Izzy Rodriguez from getting to the ball. Current goalkeeper Lorena makes an outstretched goal line save. Current forward Temwa Chawinga and Spirit defender Rebeca Bernal fight for the ball near the Spirit goal.
March 23, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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My gallery and game recap from today's 1-2 DC Power FC loss to Lexington SC is up: wosodmv.com/index.php/20...
Lexington SC midfielder Claire Winter beats DC Power midfielder Jennifer Cudjoe to the ball. DC Power midfielder Anna Bagley works to shield the ball from Lexington SC forward Kate Doyle. Lexington SC goalkeeper Sarah Cox grabs the ball before DC Power midfielder Anna Bagley can get it under control. DC Power forward Loza Abera scores the Power's only goal of the day.
March 10, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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Wow, that was an amazing game, huh? My photos from today's penalty shootout win by the #WashingtonSpirit over #GothamFC are up. We're going to the Ship!

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The starting XI for the Washington Spirit. Lena Silano celebrates her penalty kick conversion. The Spirit players celebrate their win. The Spirit mascot, PK, bows down before Aubrey Kingsbury.
November 17, 2024 at 12:54 AM
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DC Power suffered a 0-3 loss to USL Super League leaders Brooklyn FC in their last game at home before the winter break. I took some photos (even though most of the action was on the other end of the field) so please stop on by to check them out: wosodmv.com/index.php/20...
Power forward Jorian Baucom jumps to avoid Brooklyn defender Kelsey Hill, who performed a well-timed slide tackle to stop the attack. Brooklyn forward Luana Grabias jumps as she celebrates her hat trick.
November 14, 2024 at 11:19 PM
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My photos from today's #WashingtonSpirit quarterfinal win over #BayFC are up: wosodmv.com/index.php/20...

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Spirit defender Casey Krueger gets in front of Bay defender Alyssa Malonson to break up her progression of the ball down the field. Spirit forward Trinity Rodman and Bay forward Asisat Oshoala fight for the ball. Spirit centerback Tara McKeown celebrates after scoring her first goal of the season, leveling the game at 1-1, in the 86th minute. Spirit players Leicy Santos, Lena Silano, and Kate Wiesner celebrate the extra time goal.
November 11, 2024 at 12:23 AM