It looks like a dark cloud of uncertainty is hovering over the Washington Spirit. Matchday 2 saw them suffer a shocking 0-2 defeat at home at the hands of KC Current. As if that loss wasn’t enough, the NWSL side has now endured another setback, this time losing their general manager, forcing them to make a crucial decision.
Though they couldn’t have asked for a better start to their season—taking revenge for last season’s setbacks against Orlando Pride with an NWSL Challenge Cup win—they continued their momentum with a triumph in their regular season opener. But this major off-pitch loss seems to have shaken the club’s hierarchy.
Mark Krikorian, the Washington Spirit’s President of Soccer Operations and General Manager, is stepping down. This decision comes after his three-year contract has come to an end. Precisely, the deal had already expired back in February. Though club owner Michele Kang requested him to remain for the start of the NWSL season, his decision appears to be final as Krikorian has already cleared his office.
Amid his firm intent to depart from the Washington, D.C.-based club, it only forced Kang to take desperate calls. She has asked the club’s sporting director James Hocken, as well as assistant general manager Nathan Minion to lead the ops on an interim basis.
Important clarification: Krikorian’s contract is already up + ended in February. Owner Michele Kang asked him to stay on for the start of the #NWSL season. So, he has stepped down.
Sporting director James Hocken + assistant GM Nathan Minion will lead ops on interim basis. https://t.co/HFJDCm4AJo
— Jeff Kassouf (@JeffKassouf) March 24, 2025
(This is a developing story…)
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