Washington Spirit took the lineal NWSL belt on August 3, 2025, beating Portland Thorns FC 2–1 at home. It is reign 86 in the belt's history and the 12th for the club.
Portland Thorns FC had held it since June 15, 2025: 49 days and 1 defense, the 23rd-longest of 100 reigns in NWSL belt history.
Washington Spirit last held the belt in 2025, 49 days before this one; that reign lasted 23 days with 1 defense.
The reign lasted 76 days and 10 defenses, ending October 18, 2025 against Orlando Pride.
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86Reign number
12thReign for the club
10Defenses
76Days held