Focus on the Washington Spirit needs to spark a larger conversation

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As the Washington Spirit prepares to visit Qatar, a larger conversation is brewing

NWSL club Washington Spirit have been the focus of many in the women’s soccer community due to the club making a trip to visit Qatar for a one-week stay. The focus is on the Spirit because Qatar is known for its discrimination against LGBTQ+ people, and recently, its abuse of workers building stadiums leading up to the 2022 World Cup set to be held in Qatar.

Multiple players made the trip from Washington, D.C. to Qatar, after going through COVID-19 protocols. According to the press release provided by the club, those who made the trip will participate in…