The 2015 season was

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's third season of existence in which they competed in the

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, the top division of women's soccer in the United States.

Review

Building off 2014's playoff achievement, the Spirit added a few key contributors including midfielder Joanna Lohman (from

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), defenders Megan Oyster (drafted out of

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) and

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(from

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), and Nigerian international Francisca Ordega (signed from

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). The season also served as the breakout year for

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who was awarded the 2015 NWSL Golden Boot Award, scoring 15 goals during the campaign. The Spirit finished the 2015 season with a record of 8-6-6 and repeating their 4th place league position. The playoff result, again, ended in an away loss to Seattle in the semifinals. At the conclusion of the season, Mark Parsons stepped down as head coach and general manager to take over as coach of the

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Club

Roster

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Team management

Competitions

Regular season

Regular-season standings

Results summary

NWSL Playoffs

Squad statistics

Source: NWSL Key to positions: FW –

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, MF –

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, DF – Defender, GK –

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Transfers

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Honors and awards

NWSL Yearly Awards

NWSL Most Valuable Player The NWSL Most Valuable Player award is presented annually to the best player in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). Lauren Holiday (2013) won the first MVP award in the NWSL's inaugural season. Lindsey Horan (2018) was the first winner no ...

NWSL Golden Boot The NWSL Golden Boot is awarded annually to the highest goal scorer in the regular season of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). Lauren Holiday (2013) won the first Golden Boot in the NWSL's inaugural season. Temwa Chawinga holds the rec ...