Mark Parsons will not return next season to coach the Washington Spirit, the National Women’s Soccer League team announced Tuesday.
The announcement came two days after the Spirit suffered a 1-0 home loss to the North Carolina Courage on the final day of the NWSL regular season to miss out on the playoffs for a second straight year.
“We are grateful for Mark’s contributions in the 2023 season,” said Mark Krikorian, president of soccer operations, in a news release. “He helped lay a strong foundation and set us on a path to excellence. We wish him all the best in the future.”
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After previously coaching the Spirit from 2013-15, Parsons re-joined the team in 2023 to assist in their rebuilding efforts, leading them to a 7-9-6 record.
