2015 Washington Spirit season

August 2023 Washington Spirit 2015 General manager Chris Hummer Head coach Mark Parsons Maryland SoccerPlex NWSL 4th place (semifinals loss) _upper_v_red ff0000 2E3366 ff0000 ff0000 ff0000 ffffff ffffff ffffff 2E3366 ffffff Washington Spirit 3–0 Seattle Reign FC(Maryland SoccerPlex, Germantown, Maryland; 2015 7 18) Seattle Reign FC 3–0 Washington Spirit(Moda Pitch at Memorial Stadium, Seattle, Washington; 2015 9 1) 5,708(Sept. 1 vs. Seattle Reign FC) 1,267(June 27 vs. Houston Dash)http://www.houstondynamo.com/post/2015/06/28/match-recap-houston-dash-0-washington-spirit-1 Match Recap: Houston Dash 0, Washington Spirit 1 June 27, 2015 November 12, 2016 Houston Dash Communications Houston Dynamo 4,0872015 NWSL Statistics https://ussoccer.app.box.com/s/l1z0zv3w41m3vdaezh28kju65dyrjzq3 https://web.archive.org/web/20180810071352/https://ussoccer.app.box.com/s/l1z0zv3w41m3vdaezh28kju65dyrjzq3 dead August 10, 2018 PDF NWSL September 10, 2015 November 12, 2016 Crystal Dunn (15) Crystal Dunn (15) true 2014 2016 November 12, 2016 The 2015 season was Washington Spirit's third season of existence in which they competed in the National Women's Soccer League, the top division of women's soccer in the United States. Review Building off 2014's playoff achievement, the Spirit added a few key contributors including midfielder Joanna Lohman (from Boston Breakers), defenders Megan Oyster (drafted out of UCLA) and Katherine Reynolds (from Western New York Flash), and Nigerian international Francisca Ordega (signed from Piteå IF). The season also served as the breakout year for Crystal Dunn who was awarded the 2015 NWSL Golden Boot Award, scoring 15 goals during the campaign.http://www.nwslsoccer.com/News/892855.html https://web.archive.org/web/20150925113022/http://www.nwslsoccer.com/News/892855.html dead September 25, 2015 Spirit forward Crystal Dunn wins 2015 Golden Boot washingtonspirit.com September 7, 2015 January 14, 2018 The Spirit finished the 2015 season with a record of 8-6-6 and repeating their 4th place league position. MATHESON PENALTY NOT ENOUGH TO OVERCOME THE REIGN — Washington Spirit http://washingtonspirit.com/pro/matheson-penalty-not-enough-to-overcome-the-reign/ washingtonspirit.com 2015-10-21 2015-09-06 The playoff result, again, ended in an away loss to Seattle in the semifinals. WASHINGTON SPIRIT FALLS TO SEATTLE REIGN FC 3-0 IN HARD FOUGHT SEMIFINAL — Washington Spirit http://washingtonspirit.com/pro/washington-spirit-falls-to-seattle-reign-fc-3-0-in-hard-fought-semifinal/ washingtonspirit.com 2015-10-21 2015-09-14 At the conclusion of the season, Mark Parsons stepped down as head coach and general manager to take over as coach of the Portland Thorns FC.https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/soccer-insider/wp/2015/09/30/mark-parsons-steps-down-as-washington-spirit-coach-and-gm/ Mark Parsons steps down as Washington Spirit coach and GM The Washington Post Steven Goff September 30, 2015 April 22, 2017 Club Roster As of May 15, 2017http://www.foxsports.com/soccer/washington-spirit-team-roster?competition=20&season=2015 Washington Spirit 2015 Roster Fox Sports April 22, 2017 1 USA GK Ashlyn Harris (FP) 2 USA DF Katherine Reynolds 3 USA DF Caprice Dydasco 4 USA DF Megan Oyster 5 USA DF Whitney Church 6 USA DF Angela Salem 7 USA MF Christine Nairn 8 CAN MF Diana Matheson (FP) 9 ESP FW Laura del Río 10 USA FW Caroline Miller 11 USA DF Ali Krieger (FP) 12 NGA DF Josephine Chukwunonye 13 POR MF Amanda DaCosta 14 NGA FW Francisca Ordega 15 USA MF Joanna Lohman 16 USA FW Tiffany Weimer 17 MEX MF Verónica Pérez (FP) 18 USA GK Kelsey Wys 19 USA DF Crystal Dunn (FP) 20 AUS FW Hayley Raso 21 USA DF Alex Singer 22 MEX DF Arianna Romero (FP) 23 USA MF Tori Huster 24 USA DF Estelle Johnson 25 NGR MF Ngozi Okobi 26 ARG FW Estefanía Banini 28 USA DF Jennifer Skogerboe* 30 USA GK Lyndse Hokanson* (FP) = Federation player * – denotes amateur call-ups Team management Owner Bill Lynch y General Manager Mark Parsons Head Coach Mark Parsons Competitions Regular season 4 10, Fri 20:30 EDT (UTC−04) Houston Dash 1 2–0 Reporthttp://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/apr---jun-2015/dash-shutout-spirit--2-0--in-season-opener DASH SHUTOUT SPIRIT, 2–0, IN SEASON OPENER; Houston's Carli Lloyd and Kealia Ohai score a goal each in win National Women's Soccer League April 10, 2015 November 12, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161113114600/http://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/apr---jun-2015/dash-shutout-spirit--2-0--in-season-opener 2016-11-13 dead Lloyd 45+Ohai 51Masar 71 Washington Spirit Houston BBVA Compass Stadium 6,012 Katja Koroleva L 4 18, Sat 19:00 EDT (UTC−04) Washington Spirit 2 3–1 Reporthttp://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/apr---jun-2015/washington-defeats-kansas-city--3-1 WASHINGTON DEFEATS KANSAS CITY, 3–1; Spirit defender Crystal Dunn and midfielder Christine Nairn score in the victory National Women's Soccer League April 18, 2015 November 12, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161113180738/http://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/apr---jun-2015/washington-defeats-kansas-city--3-1 2016-11-13 dead Nairn 9 65Huster 27Dunn 46Salem 56 O'Reilly6LePeilbet 64Groom 95 FC Kansas City Germantown, Maryland Maureen Hendricks Field Maryland SoccerPlex 4,136 Matthew Richardson W 4 26, Sun 18:00 EDT (UTC−04) Sky Blue FC Washington Spirit 3 1–3 Reporthttp://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/apr---jun-2015/spirit-earn-convincing-win-over-sky-blue-fc--3-1 SPIRIT EARN CONVINCING WIN OVER SKY BLUE FC, 3–1; Washington's Crystal Dunn records brace in road win April 26, 2015 November 12, 2016 National Women's Soccer League https://web.archive.org/web/20161113180242/http://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/apr---jun-2015/spirit-earn-convincing-win-over-sky-blue-fc--3-1 2016-11-13 dead Freels62 Nadim Dunn6 Ordega 40 unassistedNairn48 Ordega Piscataway, New Jersey Yurcak Field 953 Farhad Dadkhohttp://www.proreferees.com/2015-nwsl-regular-season-assignments---week-3.php NWSL assignments: Week 3 April 21, 2015 November 12, 2016 Professional Referee Organization https://web.archive.org/web/20161113175402/http://www.proreferees.com/2015-nwsl-regular-season-assignments---week-3.php 2016-11-13 dead W 5 2, Sat 22:00 EDT (UTC−04) Seattle Reign FC 4 3–1 Reporthttp://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/apr---jun-2015/reign-fc-earn-3-1-win-over-spirit REIGN FC EARN 3–1 WIN OVER SPIRIT; Seattle snaps two-game losing streak National Women's Soccer League May 2, 2015 November 12, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161113180420/http://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/apr---jun-2015/reign-fc-earn-3-1-win-over-spirit 2016-11-13 dead Washington Spirit Yanez36 MathiasMathias48 LittleFishlock75 Little Lohman63 Dunn Memorial Stadium Seattle, Washington 2,703 Karen Abt L 5 9, Sat 22:00 EDT (UTC−04) 5 Portland Thorns FC Washington Spirit 2–2 Reporthttps://www.timbers.com/news/nwsl-match-recap-portland-thorns-fc-2-washington-spirit-2 NWSL MATCH RECAP; Portland Thorns FC 2, Washington Spirit 2; Thorns FC battle back for hard fought draw with the Washington Spirit Portland Timbers 2015-05-10 Shim 28 Van Hollebeke 34 Long 51 Dunn 3 Ordega 14 Providence Park Portland, Oregon 14,236 Elvis Mahmutovic D 5 16, Sat 19:00 EDT (UTC−04) Washington Spirit Sky Blue FC 6 1–0 Reporthttp://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/apr---jun-2015/spirit-defeat-sky-blue-fc--1-0 SPIRIT DEFEAT SKY BLUE FC, 1–0; Francisca Ordega's stoppage-time goal snags Spirit home victory National Women's Soccer League 2016-11-13 https://web.archive.org/web/20161113180632/http://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/apr---jun-2015/spirit-defeat-sky-blue-fc--1-0 2016-11-13 dead Ordega92+ Dunn Germantown, Maryland Maureen Hendricks Field Maryland SoccerPlex 3,095http://www.pitchsidereport.com/2015/05/18/match-report-washington-spirit-tops-sky-blue-fc-in-last-second-stunner/ https://web.archive.org/web/20150529191317/http://www.pitchsidereport.com/2015/05/18/match-report-washington-spirit-tops-sky-blue-fc-in-last-second-stunner/ usurped May 29, 2015 Match Report: Washington Spirit tops Sky Blue FC in Last-Second Stunner May 18, 2015 November 12, 2016 Rachael King Pitchside Report Margaret Domkahttp://www.proreferees.com/2015-nwsl-regular-season-assignments---week-6.php NWSL assignments: Week 6 May 12, 2015 November 12, 2016 Professional Referee Organization https://web.archive.org/web/20161114001807/http://www.proreferees.com/2015-nwsl-regular-season-assignments---week-6.php 2016-11-14 dead W 5 23, Sat 19:00 EDT (UTC−04) Western New York Flash Washington Spirit 7 3–2 Reporthttp://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/apr---jun-2015/flash-beat-spirit--3-2 FLASH BEAT SPIRIT, 3–2; Lynn Williams scores first professional goal in the victory National Women's Soccer League May 23, 2015 November 12, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161114001541/http://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/apr---jun-2015/flash-beat-spirit--3-2 2016-11-14 dead Williams11 SpencerMewis35 Becky EdwardsSpencer57 EdmondsMewis60 Nairn22 penaltyOyster32Dunn55 NairnNairn63 Rochester, New York Sahlen's Stadium 2,110 Elvis Mahmutovichttp://www.proreferees.com/2015-nwsl-regular-season-assignments---week-7.php NWSL assignments: Week 7 May 20, 2015 November 12, 2016 Professional Referee Organization https://web.archive.org/web/20161114001959/http://www.proreferees.com/2015-nwsl-regular-season-assignments---week-7.php 2016-11-14 dead L 5 30, Sat 19:00 EDT (UTC−04) Washington Spirit Portland Thorns FC 8 2–1 Reporthttp://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/apr---jun-2015/spirit-wins-2-1-over-thorns-fc SPIRIT WINS 2–1 OVER THORNS FC; Washington's Crystal Dunn scores game-winning goal in 28th minute National Women's Soccer League May 30, 2015 November 12, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161113180655/http://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/apr---jun-2015/spirit-wins-2-1-over-thorns-fc 2016-11-13 dead DaCosta26 unassistedDunn28 unassistedJohnson61 Anonma18 LongLong57Williamson61Farrelly71Jackson72 Germantown, Maryland Maureen Hendricks Field Maryland SoccerPlex 3,519 Farhad Dadkhohttp://www.proreferees.com/2015-nwsl-regular-season-assignments---week-8.php NWSL assignments: Week 8 May 28, 2015 November 12, 2016 Professional Referee Organization https://web.archive.org/web/20161114001644/http://www.proreferees.com/2015-nwsl-regular-season-assignments---week-8.php 2016-11-14 dead W 6 6, Sat 19:00 EDT (UTC−04) Washington Spirit Boston Breakers 9 1–1 Reporthttp://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/apr---jun-2015/spirit-tie-breakers--1-1 SPIRIT TIE BREAKERS, 1–1; Washington's Amanda Da Costa opened the scoring in the 64th minute National Women's Soccer League June 6, 2015 November 12, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161113180647/http://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/apr---jun-2015/spirit-tie-breakers--1-1 2016-11-13 dead DaCosta64 unassistedNairn58 Evans65 unassistedKallman91+ Germantown, Maryland Maureen Hendricks Field Maryland SoccerPlex 3,081 Levi Rippyhttp://www.proreferees.com/2015-nwsl-regular-season-assignments---week-9.php NWSL assignments: Week 9 June 2, 2015 November 12, 2016 Professional Referee Organization https://web.archive.org/web/20161114002153/http://www.proreferees.com/2015-nwsl-regular-season-assignments---week-9.php 2016-11-14 dead D 6 20, Sat 20:00 EDT (UTC−04) Chicago Red Stars Washington Spirit abandoned due to bad weather Reporthttp://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/apr---jun-2015/red-stars--clash-with-spirit-falls-victim-to-weather RED STARS' CLASH WITH SPIRIT FALLS VICTIM TO WEATHER; NWSL blockbuster match to be replayed at a later date National Women's Soccer League June 20, 2015 November 12, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161019004604/http://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/apr---jun-2015/red-stars--clash-with-spirit-falls-victim-to-weather 2016-10-19 dead Lisle, Illinois Village of Lisle-Benedictine University Sports Complex p rescheduled for August 16 6 27, Sat 19:00 EDT (UTC−04) Washington Spirit Houston Dash 10 1–0 ReportSPIRIT SHUTOUT DASH, 1–0 http://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/apr---jun-2015/spirit-shutout-dash--1-0 June 27, 2015 November 12, 2016 National Women's Soccer League https://web.archive.org/web/20161113180728/http://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/apr---jun-2015/spirit-shutout-dash--1-0 2016-11-13 dead Dunn56 unassisted Pereira 55Brush 78 Germantown, Maryland Maureen Hendricks Field Maryland SoccerPlex 1,267 Matthew Franz w 7 3, Fri 20:00 EDT (UTC−04) FC Kansas City Washington Spirit 11 3–0 ReportKANSAS CITY SHUTS OUT WASHINGTON, 3–0 http://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/jul---sep-2015/kansas-city-shuts-out-washington--3-0 July 3, 2015 November 12, 2016 National Women's Soccer League https://web.archive.org/web/20161113180635/http://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/jul---sep-2015/kansas-city-shuts-out-washington--3-0 2016-11-13 dead Avebuch27 unassistedGroom53 SilvaBogus65 Robinson Johnson 26 Kansas City, Missouri Swope Soccer Village 2,079 Tori Penso L 7 18, Sat 19:00 EDT (UTC−04) Washington Spirit Seattle Reign FC 12 3–0 ReportHUGE HOME CROWD PROPELS SPIRIT TO 3–0 WIN OVER THE REIGN http://washingtonspirit.com/pro/huge-home-crowd-propels-spirit-to-3-0-win-over-the-reign/ Washington Spirit July 18, 2015 November 12, 2016 Da Costa46 Del RioDunn69 MathesonNairn83 unassistedReynolds 31Del Rio 66 Corsie 20 Germantown, Maryland Maureen Hendricks Field Maryland SoccerPlex 5,413http://www.mymcmedia.org/washington-spirit-over-seattle-reign-fc-3-0-photos/ July 19, 2015 November 12, 2016 Sonya Burke Washington Spirit over Seattle Reign FC, 3–0 mymcmedia November 14, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161114001445/http://www.mymcmedia.org/washington-spirit-over-seattle-reign-fc-3-0-photos/ dead Christopher Spiveyhttp://www.proreferees.com/2015-nwsl-regular-season-assignments---week-14.php NWSL assignments: Week 14 July 16, 2015 November 12, 2016 Professional Referee Organization https://web.archive.org/web/20161113175701/http://www.proreferees.com/2015-nwsl-regular-season-assignments---week-14.php 2016-11-13 dead w 7 25, Sat 19:00 EDT (UTC−04) Washington Spirit Chicago Red Stars 13 1–1 ReportSPIRIT RALLY VS. RED STARS FOR 1–1 TIE http://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/jul---sep-2015/spirit-rally-vs--red-stars-for-1-1-tie July 25, 2015 November 12, 2016 National Women's Soccer League https://web.archive.org/web/20161019001835/http://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/jul---sep-2015/spirit-rally-vs--red-stars-for-1-1-tie 2016-10-19 dead Dunn83 unassisted Press31 unassistedHemmings 74 Germantown, Maryland Maureen Hendricks Field Maryland SoccerPlex 5,100 Brandon Artishttp://www.proreferees.com/2015-nwsl-regular-season-assignments---week-15.php NWSL assignments: Week 15 July 20, 2015 November 12, 2016 Professional Referee Organization https://web.archive.org/web/20170412211305/http://www.proreferees.com/2015-nwsl-regular-season-assignments---week-15.php 2017-04-12 dead d 8 1, Sat 19:00 EDT (UTC−04) Washington Spirit Houston Dash 14 3–1 ReportSPIRIT WIN OVER THE DASH, 3–1 http://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/jul---sep-2015/spirit-win-over-the-dash--3-1 August 1, 2015 November 12, 2016 National Women's Soccer League https://web.archive.org/web/20161113122809/http://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/jul---sep-2015/spirit-win-over-the-dash--3-1 2016-11-13 dead Dunn28 unassisted36 Matheson46+ Nairn McDonald74 Ohai Germantown, Maryland Maureen Hendricks Field Maryland SoccerPlex 1,267Match recap: Houston Dash 0, Washington Spirit 1 http://www.houstondynamo.com/post/2015/06/28/match-recap-houston-dash-0-washington-spirit-1 June 27, 2015 November 12, 2016 Houston Dash Communications Matthew Franz w 8 8, Sat 19:00 EDT (UTC−04) Boston Breakers Washington Spirit 15 2–1 ReportBREAKERS SNAP LOSING STREAK WITH 2–1 WIN OVER SPIRIT http://www.bostonbreakerssoccer.com/home/889078.html Boston Breakers August 8, 2015 November 13, 2015 Katie Peverada https://web.archive.org/web/20150923194019/http://www.bostonbreakerssoccer.com/home/889078.html September 23, 2015 dead mdy-all King12 MewisSimon38 unassistedSimon 30Ezurike 79McCaffrey 90 Matheson49 unassistedOyster 33Salem 85 Boston, Massachusetts Soldiers Field Soccer Stadium 4,137 Danielle Chesky l 8 12, Wed 19:00 EDT (UTC−04) Washington Spirit Western New York Flash 16 1–1 ReportSPIRIT DRAW AFTER LAST MINUTE EQUALIZER FROM FLASH http://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/jul---sep-2015/spirit-draw-after-last-minute-equalizer-from-flash August 12, 2015 November 12, 2016 National Women's Soccer League https://web.archive.org/web/20161113180247/http://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/jul---sep-2015/spirit-draw-after-last-minute-equalizer-from-flash 2016-11-13 dead Matheson16 unassisted Williams90 unassisted Germantown, Maryland Maureen Hendricks Field Maryland SoccerPlex 4,101http://dcist.com/2015/08/washington_spirit_concede_late_goal.php#photo-1 https://web.archive.org/web/20171106002551/http://dcist.com/2015/08/washington_spirit_concede_late_goal.php#photo-1 live November 6, 2017 Washington Spirit Concede Late Goal, Settle For Draw Against Western New York August 13, 2015 November 12, 2016 Francis Chung DCist Tori Pensohttp://www.proreferees.com/2015-nwsl-regular-season-assignments---week-18.php NWSL assignments: Week 18 August 12, 2015 November 12, 2016 Professional Referee Organization https://web.archive.org/web/20161114001957/http://www.proreferees.com/2015-nwsl-regular-season-assignments---week-18.php 2016-11-14 dead d 8 16, Sun 20:30 EDT (UTC−04) 17 Chicago Red Stars Washington Spirit 1–2 Reporthttp://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/jul---sep-2015/spirit-strike-late-to-earn-2-1-win-over-red-stars SPIRIT STRIKE LATE TO EARN 2–1 WIN OVER RED STARS; Crystal Dunn scores the game-winning goal National Women's Soccer League August 16, 2016 November 12, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161019005534/http://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/jul---sep-2015/spirit-strike-late-to-earn-2-1-win-over-red-stars 2016-10-19 dead Tancredi82 MautzLomnicki44 Oyster3 NairnDunn90+2 unassisted Lisle, Illinois Village of Lisle-Benedictine University Sports Complex 2,470 Levi Rippyhttp://www.proreferees.com/2015-nwsl-regular-season-assignments---week-18.php NWSL assignments: Week 18 August 12, 2015 November 12, 2016 Professional Referee Organization https://web.archive.org/web/20161114001957/http://www.proreferees.com/2015-nwsl-regular-season-assignments---week-18.php 2016-11-14 dead W rescheduled from June 20, 2015 8 27, Thu 20:00 EDT (UTC−04) FC Kansas City Washington Spirit 18 0–0 Reporthttp://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/jul---sep-2015/kansas-city-and-washington-settle-for-scoreless-draw KANSAS CITY AND WASHINGTON SETTLE FOR SCORELESS DRAW National Women's Soccer League August 27, 2015 November 13, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161113180458/http://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/jul---sep-2015/kansas-city-and-washington-settle-for-scoreless-draw 2016-11-13 dead Huster53Okobi76Matheson79 Kansas City, Missouri Swope Soccer Village 2,492 Randall Kelleyhttp://www.proreferees.com/2015-nwsl-regular-season-assignments---week-20.php NWSL assignments: Week 20 August 25, 2015 November 12, 2016 Professional Referee Organization https://web.archive.org/web/20161113175501/http://www.proreferees.com/2015-nwsl-regular-season-assignments---week-20.php 2016-11-13 dead D 8 30, Sun 21:00 EDT (UTC−04) Portland Thorns FC Washington Spirit 19 3–3 Reporthttp://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/jul---sep-2015/thorns-and-spirit-battle-to-3-3-draw THORNS AND SPIRIT BATTLE TO 3–3 DRAW National Women's Soccer League August 30, 2015 November 13, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161113181031/http://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/jul---sep-2015/thorns-and-spirit-battle-to-3-3-draw 2016-11-13 dead Morgan 53 SandersonHeath 71 PenaltyTaylor 80 MorganLong 67Williamson 86 Ordega 6 DunnDunn 46+ Nairn81 UnassistedMatheson 17 Portland, Oregon Providence Park 21,144http://www.oregonlive.com/portland-thorns/2015/08/portland_thorns_draw_3-3_with.html Portland Thorns draw 3–3 with Washington Spirit in final home game of the season OregonLive Molly Blue August 30, 2015 November 13, 2016 Ekaterina Korolevahttp://www.proreferees.com/2015-nwsl-regular-season-assignments---week-20.php NWSL assignments: Week 20 August 25, 2015 November 12, 2016 Professional Referee Organization https://web.archive.org/web/20161113175501/http://www.proreferees.com/2015-nwsl-regular-season-assignments---week-20.php 2016-11-13 dead D 9 5, Sat 19:00 EDT (UTC−04) Washington Spirit Seattle Reign FC 20 1–2 Reporthttp://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/jul---sep-2015/reign-fc-defeats-the-spirit--2-1 REIGN FC DEFEATS THE SPIRIT, 2–1 National Women's Soccer League September 5, 2015 November 13, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161113180730/http://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/jul---sep-2015/reign-fc-defeats-the-spirit--2-1 2016-11-13 dead Matheson 37 pen.Johnson 80Raso 88 Fishlock 15Rapinoe 25Veje 54Little 77 Germantown, Maryland Maureen Hendricks Field Maryland SoccerPlex 5,708 Brandon Artis L Regular-season standings WAS Results summary 6 3 1 17 8 2 3 5 14 20 September 7, 2015 Match reports September 7, 2015 table b Round Stadium opponent, date, score A Houston Dash, April 10, 2–0 /H FC Kansas City, April 18, 3–1 /A Sky Blue FC, April 26, 1–3 /A Seattle Reign FC, May 2, 3–1 /A Portland Thorns FC, May 9, 2–2 /H Sky Blue FC, May 16, 1–0 /A Western New York Flash, May 23, 3–2 /H Portland Thorns FC, May 30, 2–1 /H Boston Breakers, June 6, 1–1 /H Houston Dash, June 27, 1–0 /A FC Kansas City, July 3, 3–0 /H Seattle Reign FC, July 18, 3–0 /H Chicago Red Stars, July 25, 1–1 /H Houston Dash, August 1, 3–1 /A Boston Breakers, August 8, 2–1 /H Western New York Flash, August 12, 1–1 /A Chicago Red Stars, August 16, 1–2 /A FC Kansas City, August 27, 0–0 /A Portland Thorns FC, August 30, 3–3 /H Seattle Reign FC, September 5, 1–2 Result L/W/W/L/D/W/L/W/D/W/L/W/D/W/L/D/W/D/D/L Home Away green2 Win yellow2 Draw red2 Loss September 7, 2015 Match reports September 7, 2015 NWSL Playoffs 9 13, Sun 18:30 PDT (UTC−07) Seattle Reign FC Washington Spirit semifinal 3–0 Reporthttp://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/jul---sep-2015/reign-fc-clinches-championship-berth-with-3-0-win REIGN FC CLINCHES CHAMPIONSHIP BERTH WITH 3–0 WIN; Beverly Yanez scored the game-winning goal of the bench National Women's Soccer League September 13, 2015 November 13, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161113180717/http://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/jul---sep-2015/reign-fc-clinches-championship-berth-with-3-0-win 2016-11-13 dead Mathias 52Yanez25 RapinoeRapinoe 75 LittleBullock 90 Seattle, Washington Moda Pitch at Memorial Stadium 5,021 Christopher Spivey L Squad statistics Source: NWSL Key to positions: FW – Forward, MF – Midfielder, DF – Defender, GK – Goalkeeper N Jersey numberPos Playing positionPlayer Player's nameGP Games playedGS Games startedMin Minutes playedG Goals scoredA Assists providedWG Game winning goals scoredShot Shots at goalSOG Shots on goalCro Crosses providedCK Corner kicks takenOff OffsidesFoul Fouls committedFS Fouls sufferedYC Yellow cardsRC Red cards 26 FW Estefania Banini 4 4 308 0 0 0 7 3 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 12 DF Josephine Chukwunonye 2 1 55 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 2 0 0 5 DF Whitney Church 16 15 1364 0 0 0 4 3 0 0 0 4 3 0 0 13 MF Amanda DaCosta 17 7 646 3 0 1 6 4 0 1 2 8 6 0 0 9 FW Laura del Rio 11 8 698 0 2 0 15 6 0 0 3 5 16 1 0 19 FW Crystal Dunn 20 19 1711 15 3 6 84 48 3 0 35 20 26 0 0 3 DF Caprice Dydasco 6 1 196 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 23 DF Tori Huster 17 13 1177 0 0 0 11 4 1 0 0 15 12 3 0 24 DF Estelle Johnson 19 18 1685 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 0 12 3 3 0 11 DF Ali Krieger 8 8 655 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 2 1 6 0 0 15 MF Joanna Lohman 17 15 1216 1 0 0 17 9 0 0 4 10 15 0 0 8 MF Diana Matheson 9 7 633 3 2 0 10 5 1 0 6 2 6 2 0 10 FW Caroline Miller 2 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 7 MF Christine Nairn 20 19 1701 5 4 0 42 20 2 73 2 9 19 2 0 25 FW Ngozi Okobi 4 0 67 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 14 FW Francisca Ordega 13 11 996 3 2 1 27 17 1 0 8 16 21 0 0 4 DF Megan Oyster 20 20 1800 1 0 0 5 1 0 0 0 8 9 3 0 20 MF Hayley Raso 8 1 182 0 0 0 3 1 1 0 1 4 4 1 0 2 DF Katherine Reynolds 18 18 1611 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 14 4 1 0 6 MF Angela Salem 15 12 981 0 1 0 7 3 0 13 1 7 10 2 0 21 DF Alex Singer 5 3 274 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 28 DF Jennifer Skogerboe 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 FW Tiffany Weimer 4 0 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 N Jersey numberPos Playing positionGoal keeper Goal keeper's nameGP Games playedGS Games startedMin Minutes playedW Games wonL Games lostT Games tiedShot Shots at goalSOG Shots on goalSav Saves madeGA Goals againstGA/G Goals against per gamePen Penalty againstPKF Penalty kick facedSO Shutout 1 GK Ashlyn Harris 9 9 810 3 2 4 126 60 47 12 1.333 1 1 1 18 GK Kelsey Wys 11 11 990 5 4 2 121 51 35 16 1.455 0 1 3 Transfers In No.Pos.PlayerTransferred fromFee/notesDateSource 21 DFReynolds, Katherine USA Katherine ReynoldsUSA Western New York FlashTrade for AngeliOctober 21, 2014WNY Flash makeover continues with trade of Salem and Reynolds http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/direct-kicks/2014/10/21/wny-flash-makeover-continues-with-trade-of-salem-and-reynolds/17655641/ Democrat & Chronicle October 21, 2014 May 13, 2017 61 DFSalem, Angela USA Angela SalemUSA Western New York FlashTrade for AngeliOctober 21, 2014 151 MFLohman, Joanna USA Joanna LohmanUSA Boston BreakersSignedOctober 22, 2014Spirit sign midfielder Joanna Lohman http://washingtonspirit.com/pro/spirit-sign-midfielder-joanna-lohman/ Washington Spirit October 22, 2014 May 14, 2017 131 MFDaCosta, Amanda USA Amanda DaCostaENG Liverpool L.F.C.SignedOctober 24, 2014Katonah's Amanda Da Costa Signs Soccer Contract with Washington Spirit https://patch.com/new-york/bedford/katonahs-amanda-da-costa-signs-soccer-contract-washington-spirit Bedford Patch Alfred Branch October 24, 2014 May 14, 2017 221 DFRomero, Arianna MEX Arianna RomeroUSA Houston DashTrade for CrossDecember 2, 2014Spirit acquire Mexican National Team defender Arianna Romero from Dash http://washingtonspirit.com/pro/spirit-acquire-mexican-national-team-defender-arianna-romero-from-dash/ Washington Spirit December 2, 2014 May 14, 2017 41 DFOyster, Megan USA Megan OysterUSA UCLA Bruins2015 NWSL College Draft – 2nd RoundJanuary 19, 2015Spirit's draft-day moves bring renewed depth http://equalizersoccer.com/2015/01/19/spirits-draft-day-moves-bring-renewed-depth/ The Equalizer January 19, 2015 May 14, 2017 31 DFDydasco, Caprice USA Caprice DydascoUSA Pali Blues2015 NWSL College Draft – 3rd RoundJanuary 19, 2015 51 DFChurch, Whitney USA Whitney ChurchUSA Penn State Nittany Lions2015 NWSL College Draft – 4th RoundJanuary 19, 2015 261 FWBanini, Estefanía ARG Estefanía BaniniCHI Colo-ColoSignedJanuary 22, 2015Spirit sign Argentinian forward Estefania Banini http://washingtonspirit.com/pro/spirit-sign-argentinian-forward-estefania-banini/ Washington Spirit January 22, 2015 May 14, 2017 241 DFJohnson, Estelle USA Estelle JohnsonUSA Western New York FlashTrade for PressleyFebruary 24, 2015Washington Spirit sign defender Estelle Johnston after acquiring rights in trade with WNY Flash http://washingtonspirit.com/pro/washington-spirit-sign-defender-estelle-johnston-after-acquiring-rights-in-trade-with-wny-flash/ Washington Spirit February 24, 2015 May 14, 2017 91 FWdel Río, Laura ESP Laura del RíoENG Bristol City W.F.C.SignedMarch 12, 2015Washington Spirit Sign Forward Laura del Rio http://washingtonspirit.com/pro/washington-spirit-sign-forward-laura-del-rio/ Washington Spirit March 12, 2015 May 14, 2017 141 FWOrdega, Francisca NGR Francisca OrdegaSWE Piteå IFSignedMarch 24, 2015Washington Spirit sign Nigerian forward Francisca Ordega http://washingtonspirit.com/pro/washington-spirit-sign-nigerian-forward-francisca-ordega/ Washington Spirit March 24, 2015 May 14, 2017 121 DFChukwunonye, Josephine NGR Josephine ChukwunonyeNGR Rivers Angels F.C.SignedJune 11, 2015Australian forward Haley Raso and Nigerian defender Josephine Chukwunonye set to join Spirit after the Women's World Cup http://washingtonspirit.com/pro/australian-forward-haley-raso-and-nigerian-defender-josephine-chukwunonye-set-to-join-spirit-after-the-womens-world-cup/ Washington Spirit June 11, 2015 May 14, 2017 201 FWRaso, Hayley AUS Hayley RasoAUS Brisbane RoarSignedJune 11, 2015 251 MFOkobi, Ngozi NGR Ngozi OkobiNGR Delta Queens F.C.SignedJune 23, 2015Spirit sign Nigerian forward Ngozi Okobi http://washingtonspirit.com/pro/spirit-sign-nigerian-forward-ngozi-okobi/ Washington Spirit June 23, 2015 May 14, 2017 Out No.Pos.PlayerTransferred toFee/notesDateSource 61 MFLindsey, Lori USA Lori LindseyN/ARetiredAugust 14, 2014A legend retires, an open love letter to Soccer from Lori Lindsey http://washingtonspirit.com/pro/a-legend-retires-an-open-love-letter-to-soccer-from-lori-lindsey/ August 14, 2014 May 5, 2017 241 FWDe Vanna, Lisa AUS Lisa De VannaAUS Melbourne VictorySeptember 3, 2014Lisa De Vanna signs with Victory W-League http://www.melbournevictory.com.au/article/lisa-de-vanna-signs-with-victory-w-league/18vzzwyju0ryz1odq6qonbulve#0Mjcs2J4TbGsDUP6.99 Melbourne Victory September 3, 2014 May 5, 2017 April 4, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150404102431/http://www.melbournevictory.com.au/article/lisa-de-vanna-signs-with-victory-w-league/18vzzwyju0ryz1odq6qonbulve#0Mjcs2J4TbGsDUP6.99 dead 281 DFAngeli, Jordan USA Jordan AngeliUSA Western New York FlashTrade for Reynolds and SalemOctober 21, 2014 41 MFAverbuch, Yael USA Yael AverbuchUSA FC Kansas CityNovember 7, 2014FC Kansas City Signs Yael Averbuch http://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/oct---dec-2014/fc-kansas-city-signs-yael-averbuch NWSL November 7, 2014 May 5, 2017 121 DFCross, Niki USA Niki CrossUSA Houston DashTrade for RomeroDecember 2, 2014 31 DFPressley, Toni USA Toni PressleyUSA Western New York FlashTrade for JohnsonFebruary 24, 2015 101 MFMiller, Caroline USA Caroline MillerWaivedMay 28, 2015Spirit waive Miller; forward seeks more playing time http://equalizersoccer.com/2015/05/28/spirit-waive-caroline-miller/ The Equalizer May 28, 2015 May 14, 2017 211 DFSinger, Alex USA Alex SingerNOR Avaldsnes ILWaivedJune 17, 2015Spirit waive defender Alex Singer http://washingtonspirit.com/pro/spirit-waive-defender-alex-singer/ Washington Spirit June 17, 2015 May 14, 2017 91 FWCuéllar, Renae MEX Renae Cuéllar2015 NWSL Season Preview – Washington Spirit: Untested https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2015/4/10/8375369/washington-spirit-2015-nwsl-season-preview SBNation Lauren Barker April 10, 2015 May 5, 2017 151 DFGayle, Robyn CAN Robyn Gayle Honors and awards NWSL Yearly Awards NWSL Most Valuable Player Player Result Ref.USA Crystal DunnSPIRIT FORWARD CRYSTAL DUNN VOTED NWSL MVP http://www.nwslsoccer.com/home/895038.html September 24, 2015 NWSL September 24, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150925115900/http://www.nwslsoccer.com/home/895038.html September 25, 2015 dead NWSL Golden Boot Player Result Goals Ref.USA Crystal Dunn15http://www.nwslsoccer.com/News/892855.html SPIRIT FORWARD CRYSTAL DUNN WINS 2015 GOLDEN BOOT September 7, 2015 NWSL dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150925113022/http://www.nwslsoccer.com/News/892855.html September 25, 2015 NWSL Team of the Year Team Position Player Ref. Best XI DefenderUSA Crystal DunnNATIONAL WOMEN'S SOCCER LEAGUE ANNOUNCES 2015 BEST XI http://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/jul---sep-2015/national-women-s-soccer-league-announces-2015-best-xi September 24, 2015 NWSL September 25, 2015 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20161019001640/http://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/jul---sep-2015/national-women-s-soccer-league-announces-2015-best-xi October 19, 2016 Second X1 DefenderUSA Ali KriegerNATIONAL WOMEN'S SOCCER LEAGUE ANNOUNCES 2015 BEST XI http://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/jul---sep-2015/national-women-s-soccer-league-announces-2015-best-xi September 24, 2015 NWSL September 25, 2015 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20161019001640/http://nwslsoccer.com/news-2/jul---sep-2015/national-women-s-soccer-league-announces-2015-best-xi October 19, 2016 NWSL Player of the Month Month Player Month's Statline Ref. August USA Crystal Dunn 6 Goals; 1 Assist; Spirit 2–13 in Augusthttp://www.nwslsoccer.com/home/892467.html nwslsoccer.com September 3, 2015 National Women's Soccer League See also 2015 National Women's Soccer League season References 30em External links http://washingtonspirit.com Category:Washington Spirit seasons Washington Spirit Washington Spirit Washington Spirit