After an underwhelming 2023 campaign ended without a playoff appearance for the second straight year, the Washington Spirit went back to the drawing board this offseason. (In one instance, literally.)
It retooled its roster, losing several big names and loading up on youth. It took a big swing and hired an acclaimed coach from abroad, known for his exciting style of play. It unveiled a new black-and-yellow color scheme — heavy on the millennial nostalgia, for anyone who drew an S in middle school — as the latest phase of a full rebrand coming next year.