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Former Washington Spirit head coach Richie Burke, shown here in a screen capture from the July 2, 2021 episode of his eponymous YouTube program, has been placed on administrative leave amid reports he verbally abused players on the professional women's soccer team. (YouTube.com; Washington Spirit) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rch2KVI9SII]

Washington Spirit coach-turned-exec Richie Burke on leave following verbal abuse allegations

By Noah Fleischman - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin celebrates his goal during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Thursday, March 25, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Alex Ovechkin becomes Washington Spirit investor

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Tuesday, July 31, 2012 file photo, a player touches the ball during the women's group F soccer match between Japan and South Africa, at the Millennium stadium in Cardiff, Wales, at the 2012 London Summer Olympics. England has begun a month-long lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus and that is especially frustrating for Wales national team player Helen Ward. Most sports are on hold but “elite” leagues like the Premier League and Women’s Super League can continue. Ward is the all-time leading scorer for Wales but she plays for Watford in England’s third division, which falls into the &quot;non-elite&quot; category. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, file)

Trinity Rodman, daughter of NBA star Dennis Rodman, drafted by Washington Spirit

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

United States' Kelley O'Hara, left, tries to block a shot by Netherlands' Lieke Martens, right, during the international friendly women's soccer match between The Netherlands and the US at the Rat Verlegh stadium in Breda, southern Netherlands, Friday Nov. 27, 2020. (Piroschka van de Wouw/Pool via AP)

Kelley O’Hara happy to join NWSL’s Spirit after trade

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Yokoyama’s goal gives Spirit a 1-0 win over Sky Blue

Associated Press

NWSL fall series begins Saturday with Sky Blue at Spirit

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Sky Blue's Midge Purce (23) kicks the ball as Washington Spirit's Ashley Sanchez, right, defends during the first half of an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match at Zions Bank Stadium Saturday, July 18, 2020, in Herriman, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Washington Spirit eliminated from Challenge Cup by Sky Blue on penalties

Associated Press

Washington Spirit players celebrate with Sam Staab after she scored a goal against the Portland Thorns during the second half of an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match at Zions Bank Stadium on Sunday, July 5, 2020, in Herriman, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Spirit, Thorns play to 1-all draw in the NWSL Challenge Cup

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Washington Spirit midfielder Averie Collins runs up field during the second half of an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match against the Chicago Red Stars at Zions Bank Stadium Saturday, June 27, 2020, in Herriman, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) ** FILE **

Spirit blanked by Courage in second match at NWSL Challenge Cup

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Williams scores twice and Courage down Spirit 2-0

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Chicago Red Stars' Bianca St. Georges, right, battles with Washington Spirit forward Ashley Hatch (33) during the first half of an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match at Zions Bank Stadium, Saturday, June 27, 2020, in Herriman, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) ** FILE **

Washington Spirit down Red Stars in NWSL Challenge Cup opener

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Chicago Red Stars' Julie Ertz, second from left, holds Casey Short, center, while other players for the team kneel during the national anthem before an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match against the Washington Spirit at Zions Bank Stadium, Saturday, June 27, 2020, in Herriman, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Lavelle, Hatch score and Spirit down Red Stars 2-1

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Audi Field, the new stadium in Washington, D.C. for Major League Soccer club D.C. United, was formally unveiled in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, July 9, 2018. (Photo by Adam Zielonka / The Washington Times) **FILE**

Washington Spirit to move more home matches to Audi Field, leave SoccerPlex after 2020

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Rose Lavelle to speak at 2020 sports awards show in Ohio

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Stanford’s Andi Sullivan is the No. 1 pick in NWSL draft

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Courage acquires rights to Dunn; NWSL schedule announced

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Russia midfielder Elena Terekhova, left, and U.S. midfielder Mallory Pugh compete for control of the ball during the first half of an international friendly soccer match in Frisco, Texas, Thursday, April 6, 2017. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Mallory Pugh brings youth, versatility to Spirit

By Thomas Floyd — Special to the Washington Times

FILE - In this April 6, 2017, file photo, U.S. midfielder Mallory Pugh (2) is tripped by Russia defender Tatiana Sheikina, rear, at the net as Russia goalie Alena Belyaeva (12) defends against the attack in the second half of an international friendly soccer match in Frisco, Texas. Pugh isn’t particularly fond of the spotlight. The 19-year-old forward is waaayyy more comfortable on the field. But her on-field ability is what has ultimately led to countless interviews over the past week as she prepares to do make her professional debut with the Washington Spirit of the National Women’s Soccer League. Pugh’s getting extra attention because she’s a rarity in the women’s game: She skipped college soccer to go straight to the pros.(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

Mallory Pugh to make pro debut with Spirit this weekend

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 12, 2016, file photo, United States' Mallory Pugh (2) controls the ball past Sweden's Caroline Seger during a quarterfinals match in the women's Olympic football tournament in Brasilia, Brazil. Pugh, who decided to leave UCLA earlier this year to pursue a professional career, has been acquired by the Washington Spirit of the National Women’s Soccer League. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres, File)

UCLA forward Mallory Pugh joins the Washington Spirit

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Washington’s 2 pro soccer teams face different challenges

By MIA O'NEILL - Associated Press