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Coyote Charm: Spirit's Lucky Mascot
28 Apr
Summary
- Spirit's lucky coyote, Jose, is a team charm.
- Sophia Wilson scores first goal post-motherhood.
- Columbus awarded NWSL's 18th franchise for $205M.
The past weekend in the NWSL was marked by significant comebacks and notable individual achievements. The Washington Spirit achieved a decisive 3-0 victory, partly attributed to their humorous "lucky charm," a plastic coyote named Jose, which has become a team mascot.
Sophia Wilson had a triumphant return, scoring a crucial 95th-minute goal. This marked her first goal in 541 days, following her return to the league after childbirth, highlighting a possible pathway back for mothers in professional soccer.
Expansion news saw Columbus, Ohio, awarded the NWSL's 18th franchise for a record $205 million. The ownership group, including the Haslam family, plans for the team to begin play in 2028, sharing facilities with the Columbus Crew.
Other key moments included Trinity Rodman becoming the youngest NWSL player to reach 100 appearances, celebrating with a goal. Angel City FC launched a new phase of their "Immigrant City Football Club" campaign with multilingual apparel.
Looking ahead, a pivotal match-up between San Diego Wave and Portland Thorns is scheduled for Wednesday. Additionally, the Champions League semifinals continue with Arsenal and Bayern Munich facing tough second-leg matches.
