Annie Elliott

Sometimes I write about the Washington Spirit @DistrictPressDC and talk about the Washington Spirit @HeySpirits

[Ella Brockway @ellabrockway]

Via @SoccerInsider: Jonatan Giráldez will leave the Spirit for OL Lyonnes in June and be replaced by Adrián González.

Departure comes after less than a full year officially with Spirit and is a move to another Michele Kang-owned team. https://t.co/azxk5c7twh

[HEY SPIRITS @HeySpirits]

Vote for Aubs!

The Spirit couldn't have pulled off a win against the Number One without her incredible performance

[HEY SPIRITS @HeySpirits]

🌸NEW POD🌸

Ella & André spoke with Spirit midfielder Heather Stainbrook! We talk about her path to the pros, her role changing dramatically last year, comfort shows, & ofc her thoughts on candy corn.

🟢 https://t.co/KWZAvOEWd0
🍎 https://t.co/ucQ9JljFtE #nwsl #washingtonspirit

[The District Press @DistrictPressDC]

Here's a look at what Washington Spirit's initial preseason roster tells us about the team in 2025:

https://t.co/ui2O20OWQh

[The District Press @DistrictPressDC]

Washington Spirit sign Scottish GK Sandy MacIver, explaining their recent trade for an 8th international slot. But what does it mean for their roster overall?

https://t.co/BDjlZ7Fw7z

[HEY SPIRITS @HeySpirits]

Good morning Spirits! Soooooooo if we were to do a Q&A episode, what would you ask us?

[Annie Elliott @AnneEinDC]

Be for real

[National Women’s Soccer League @NWSL]

It's the 90th minute and the other team draws a penalty kick...

Which keeper are you trusting to make the save? 👀🍿

[HEY SPIRITS @HeySpirits]

🌸NEW POD🌸

Annie, Ella & André get into lots of Spirit news! We get into the NWSL’s concept of a schedule, USWNT senior & future callups, plus an overview of the three newest Spirits!

🟢 https://t.co/FEvfYqGjld
🍎 https://t.co/3kdjZebKXB #nwsl #washingtonspirit

[The District Press @DistrictPressDC]

Washington Spirit have signed Brazilian Tamara Bolt to their roster for 2025. Here's what we know so far about the 21 year-old forward:

https://t.co/qYDpg8y28X

[The District Press @DistrictPressDC]

Get the scoop on Washington Spirit's new rookie signings, Deborah Abiodun and Emma Gaines-Ramos

https://t.co/WoUyxvlFVR

[HEY SPIRITS @HeySpirits]

🌸NEW POD🌸

Happy New Year! Annie, Ella & André kickoff the year with a brief look back on 2024 + listener superlatives, then look ahead to 2025! We also crown our first Candy Corn Crown recipient!

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🍎 https://t.co/2Y04Z60rVM #nwsl #washingtonspirit

[Ella Brockway @ellabrockway]

The first signing of the Spirit’s offseason is official: Japanese midfielder Narumi Miura, who was most recently with the Courage.

Two-year deal plus ’27 option. Bolsters the midfield and fills the No. 6 spot left after Andi Sullivan’s ACL injury. https://t.co/Z6yFAqm3IU

[The District Press @DistrictPressDC]

Washington Spirit's end-of-year roster list is finally here! No players under contract waived, but several players, including Anna Heilferty, Lena Silano, and Nicole Barnhart, will be departing.

More here:
https://t.co/zilFFrAgWg

[Annie Elliott @AnneEinDC]

Although you gotta wonder how many of these searches are me closing and re-opening the site 20 times every time I write a game preview

[Annie Elliott @AnneEinDC]

Spirit dominating the District

[⚽ FBref ⚽ @fbref]

The most viewed FBref team pages in each U.S state this year.

[Pablo Iglesias Maurer @MLSist]

Really interesting piece here from @thrace about instances of PRO meddling in the VAR process *during* MLS games. Give it a read: https://t.co/6S2wfUgMrp

[HEY SPIRITS @HeySpirits]

🌸NEW POD🌸

Annie, Ella & André can’t stop talking about the 2024 Washington Spirit so aren’t gonna! We look back on key themes throughout the season, drop superlatives, and setup the offseason.

🟢 https://t.co/sMdcEuS1hI
🍎 https://t.co/EYbFBskh67 #nwsl #thatsthespirit

[HEY SPIRITS @HeySpirits]

🌸NEW POD🌸

Ella & André review the Spirit’s comeback win to get to the ‘ship! We recap the game’s ebbs and flows, giggle about Gotham meeting Rose & Leicy, God Mode Aubrey Kingsbury, capes, and more!

🟢 https://t.co/G3h532KGkw
🍎 https://t.co/upsNJX0NZL #NWSL #ThatsTheSpirit

[The District Press @DistrictPressDC]

Powered by love, the 2024 Washington Spirit are ahead of schedule
https://t.co/IyjGIqfZtR

[The District Press @DistrictPressDC]

🌸IT'S MATCH DAY🌸

Washington Spirit's last match day of the year is also the CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH against the very scary Orlando Pride. Can the Spirit pull off an upset, or will legend Marta finally win the trophy?

#NWSL | #ThatstheSpirit | #VamosPride
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