The Latest Breaking News from Jonatan Giráldez

Ballon d’Or 2026: Full List of Coach of the Year Nominees

Five coaches from men’s and women’s soccer are up for a prize named after the legendary Johan Cruyff.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 8

Kang’s spending fuels resentment but Barcelona are far from a model club

Billionaire investor uses her wealth to pursue glory but the Women’s Champions League winners cannot take the moral high ground

The Guardian - UK · May 26

Pajor’s brilliance delivers Women’s Champions League victory for Barcelona against Lyonnes

Ewa Pajor and Salma Paralluelo struck twice as Barcelona crushed OL Lyonnes 4-0 to regain the Women’s Champions League

The Guardian - UK · May 23

UWCL Power Rankings: Lyonnes Flex Squad Depth After Matchday 2

Juventus felt cheated, Lyonnes rotated and Barcelona exploded into life as the UEFA Women's Champions League finished up its second round of matches.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 19, 2025

Washington Spirit Manager Jonatan Giraldez to Depart for French Powerhouse Lyon

The Spanish coach is set to transition between two Michele Kang-owned teams on different continents.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 2, 2025

Washington’s Esme Morgan on mixing it with diplomats, England and adopting a kitten

In an exclusive interview the England defender talks about her move to the NWSL, what she has learned from Jonatan Giráldez and the upcoming Euros

The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2025

NWSL 2025 predictions: Pride looking for repeat, top newcomers and more

The 2025 NWSL season kicks off this week. We convened a panel of writers to discuss what they’re most looking forward to this year

The Guardian - US · Mar 13, 2025

Washington Spirit’s Jonatan Giráldez: ‘In the US everything is related to entertainment’

The 33-year-old coach discusses the differences between working in Europe and the US, losing the NWSL Championship final and moving abroad for the first time

The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2025

NWSL final brings a rare matchup: the two best teams in the league

The playoff system means the strongest sides often miss out on glory. But there’s no doubt about the quality of Orlando and Washington this season

The Guardian - US · Nov 22, 2024

Spirit Eliminate Reigning NWSL Champion Gotham in Semifinal PK Shootout

Washington knocked out Gotham FC following a dramatic penalty shootout at Audi Field to advance to the NWSL final.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 17, 2024