Spirit Soars, NWSL Shifts, World Cup Drama | Washington DC News

The Washington Spirit soared in July, with coach Adrián González and star forward Trinity Rodman earning monthly honors as Rodman shattered records with five goals, an assist, and becoming the youngest player to reach 100 career starts. Despite key absences, the team remains a top contender, currently ranked fourth in ESPN’s Power Rankings. Ahead, the NWSL restructures for 2027 with earlier kickoff, a summer break around the World Cup, and a 30-game season — all while keeping the current format through 2030. In a bold local move, the Spirit and WNBA’s Mystics unite for “Capital Queens,” a week of community events and exclusive merch. Meanwhile, FIFA’s leadership faces global scrutiny over privatization attempts and controversial decisions tied to political influence, as UEFA stands firm against selling the soul of soccer. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance: http://coaching.garrettwaller.com Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d86c86beba91af25