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Washington Spirit is a professional women's soccer club based in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. It competes in the National Women's Soccer League and was one of the league's founding clubs when NWSL play began in 2013. The Spirit won the 2021 NWSL Championship by defeating the Chicago Red Stars in the final and fields players for supporters of top-level domestic women's soccer in the United States.
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When did Washington Spirit join the NWSL?
Washington Spirit was founded on November 21, 2012, and competed in the National Women's Soccer League's inaugural 2013 season. It was one of the league's original eight markets. [Washington Spirit media center](https://washingtonspirit.com/media-center/)
Who did Washington Spirit defeat to win the 2021 NWSL Championship?
The Spirit defeated the Chicago Red Stars 2-1 after extra time on November 20, 2021. The final was played at Lynn Family Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky, and gave Washington its first NWSL title. [Washington Spirit match report](https://washingtonspirit.com/blog/2021/11/20/spirit-secure-first-nwsl-title-with-2-1-win-over-chicago/)
Where does Washington Spirit play its home matches?
The club plays at Audi Field in Washington, D.C.'s Buzzard Point neighborhood. The Spirit began using Audi Field for selected matches in 2018 and moved there full-time before the 2023 season. [Washington Spirit club history](https://images.nwslsoccer.com/image/private/t_q-good/prd/gmgwioyf8pjzgwhbicjq.pdf)
Which players were important in Washington Spirit's 2021 title run?
The championship team included Trinity Rodman, Ashley Hatch, Andi Sullivan, Kelley O'Hara, and goalkeeper Aubrey Bledsoe. Kelley O'Hara scored the winning goal in extra time against Chicago. [Washington Spirit match report](https://washingtonspirit.com/blog/2021/11/20/spirit-secure-first-nwsl-title-over-chicago/)
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