Behind the Shield: Honoring the Black Women Who Power the Spirit 💛🖤 At the Washington Spirit, Black women don’t just contribute to our culture; they drive it, shape it, and elevate it every single day. They lead strategy, run departments, solve the hard problems, craft the creative, edit the content, plan the merchandise drops, and execute the moments that keep this club moving. They set the standard for excellence here at the Spirit and for what’s possible in the future of the game. Behind the Shield is our way of honoring that truth. In support of the Black History Month capsule presented by Round21 x Cross Colours x Black Women’s Players Collective (BWPC) x National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), we didn’t look outside our club for models, we looked within. This campaign features Black women from across our organization who already embody the Spirit. From Legal to Marketing, Game Operations to Community and Fan Growth, each woman stands boldly in the collection and in her own p...