# @washingtonspirit on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DVTuPbCDiR7
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/57929357-washingtonspirit-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/a98f45930c.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-02-28T16:23:36.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Washington Spirit (@WashSpirit) — https://gondola.cc/WashSpirit

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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 power. From the C‑suite to managers and beyond, these are just a few of the many women whose leadership, talent, and dedication are vital to the Spirit’s success.

Our women‑of‑color creative team brought the vision to life with intention, artistry, and care. Creating a space where our employees were safe, seen, centered, and celebrated. Their leadership wasn’t behind the scenes; it was part of the story. The impact of these women reaches far beyond a single month. Their work, their brilliance, and their presence shape the Spirit every day, on and off the pitch, in the office, in the stands, and throughout the community we serve.

This is Behind the Shield. This is the Spirit.

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Washington Spirit | @WashSpirit | https://gondola.cc/WashSpirit | NWSL Team |
| Fresh Tape Media | @freshtapemedia | https://gondola.cc/freshtapemedia | Fabrication Company |

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