streets must never forget the sarr/bethune linkup

INBOX: Washington Spirit will part ways with Ouleye Sarr, Kysha Sylla, Courtney Brown, and Brittany Ratcliffe this offseason. Brown and Ratcliffe were under contract for 2026 but agreed to mutual termination. Ratcliffe and Sarr are now free agents, Brown has signed with Utah and Sylla's loan ended.

The 2025 Hey Spirits Awards winners have been announced. See the full breakdown of votes in each category here.

🌸NEW POD🌸 Before turning the page on last season, Annie, Ella & André had one last thing to do: give out awards! We tallied your votes to help select our winners for Biggest Surprise, Big Damn Hero, Goal, Assist and Defensive Play of the Season, and our MVP, who will receive our Candy Corn Crown!

Update on Courtney Brown from Spirit Communications team: "the Spirit and Courtney Brown agreed to a mutual contract termination prior to her signing with Utah."

This is why I was getting concerned about Washington Spirit not announcing roster updates yet. Courtney Brown was under contract with the Spirit through 2026. Now, Utah Royals have announced she's joining them as a free agent. What happened to her contract? We can only speculate

Sorry, what?

As rumored, Lucia Di Guglielmo will be joining the Washington Spirit! She's signed a 3-year contract with an option for 2029. washingtonspirit.com/blog/2025/12...

Knowledge is power #usps

I think the HIP rule is giving me a migraine.

Call this what it is: this is the NWSL's version of the NBA Supermax rule. It's not a Designated Player rule by any stretch. It's highly contingent on criteria that is 1000% subjective and reliant on European media to actually pay attention to the league, which they have proven not to do.

Inbox: Washington Spirit have re-signed Canadian defender Gabby Carle through 2029. Her previous contract was set to expire after next season. A very smart decision to keep a player who's become so important to the team

The nominees are in, and now it's time to vote! Help us decide the winners of the 2025 Hey Spirits Awards. Use the form below to vote for Best Washington Spirit Goal, Assist, Biggest Surprise, and more: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

As we talk about the top end of women's soccer players and speak in millions, another FIFPRO study reminds of the realities of global minimum standards: 66% of players make <$20K 25% have outside jobs 33% have contract of <1 year 22% have no contract The study: www.fifpro.org/en/articles/...

In a vain attempt to put myself in the Christmas spirit, I am watching Carol and yelling "she's a lesbian!" at men on my tv screen every five minutes. It is working.

🌸NEW POD🌸 Annie, Ella & André discuss why this will be an important week for the Spirit's quest to re-sign Trinity Rodman. We break down each aspect of the saga – of which there are many! 🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/0ts1... 🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... #nwsl #woso

The quest for the Washington Spirit to re-sign Trinity Rodman has gotten, um, complicated. From arbitration to newly voted on mechanisms to a letter from members of Congress, a lot is happening. Here's an up-to-date explainer about it all... #nwsl #woso #nwslpa

Ummm enough of that weird nonsensical spectacle, how about instead we prepare for the 2025 Hey Spirits Awards! We have SIX award categories and will be accepting nominees until our awards episode (TBD). So follow this thread to join in the discussion!

🌸NEW POD🌸 Annie, Ella & André review the Spirit’s 2025 season! We chronicle the year that was and compile a list of nominees for our awards, but first we react to Haley Carter coming to DC! 🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/1Bgl... 🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... #nwsl #woso #washingtonspirit

The NWSL offseason is upon us, and news of player movement will soon be pouring in. Today we take a look at some of the biggest decisions and possible departures ahead for Washington Spirit this offseason.

In Our View: How The District Press Saw The 2025 NWSL Final

🌸NEW POD🌸 Annie, Ella & André do their best to process their way through a frustrating match that wouldn’t stop getting more frustrating. Come on in, it’s group therapy time. 🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/0FIl... 🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... #nwsl #woso

In a tough, physical match, Washington Spirit were again held scoreless by Gotham FC and fell short of the Championship for the second year in a row.

There's so many people who deserve kudos for making this season so much fun, but we're gonna try to get this out: @spiritsquadron.bsky.social @roseroomco.bsky.social @unitednightout.bsky.social Thank y'all for setting the tone in the stands and in the community. #RiseUpDC and #FreeDC

🟡IT'S CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH DAY!🟡 Washington Spirit return to the NWSL final for the second time in two years. Can they break down Gotham FC to come home with the trophy this time? thedistrictpress.com/2025/11/22/w...

MD-1 media time! Adrian Gonzalez is first.

🌸BONUS POD🌸 Annie & André were delighted to chat with Rebeca Bernal and Narumi Miura! We love our international Spirits and appreciated Rebe & Rumi spending time with us in their second language. 🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/2W6t... 🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... #nwsl #woso #washingtonspirit

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Holy shit

🌸NEW POD🌸 Annie, Ella & André preview the NWSL Championship! We discuss Gotham's style of play (and how to counter it), key players and "underdogs", then chat about NWSL Awards. #QueenT 🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/4NVF... 🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... #nwsl #woso #nwslchampionship

I wonder who led the league in assists this year. Oh, Rose Kouassi? You don't say

Hmm

I better see some more Spirit names on the second team...

Did Bev intend to hype up Adrián so much more than Vlatko?

Ok, good

Please tell me we are building up to MVP as the final award and not COTY

WEEZY & CROIX WEEZY & CROIX WEEZY & CROIX WEEZY & CROIX

Today. 🏆 The inaugural NWSL Awards presented by @ATT on ESPN2, 5:30pm et.

For my fellow GK fans, this @xowngoals.com interview with Jill Loyden was very interesting and informative about keeping in the NWSL (and USWNT) this year. open.spotify.com/episode/4Uyo...

🌸NEW POD🌸 WHAT! A! GAME! Annie, Ella & André recap the performance we’ve all been waiting for: a comfortable and dominant 90 minutes. We relive it one glorious moment at a time! 🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/43fa... 🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... #nwsl #woso #nwslplayoffs

Spirit fam! Spirit’s supporters section will be in the South End at PayPal Park. Tickets are live on Ticketmaster now for the section. Let’s gooooooooo

Trinity Rodman's contract expires this offseason. Reportedly, negotiations with the NWSL are at a stalemate. How it's resolved will shed light on Jessica Berman's vision for the league.

Washington Spirit played with joy and confidence in their win against Portland Thorns, sending themselves to the NWSL finals for the third time in five years.

Final xG — 👻 3.11 - 0.31 🌹

Wowwwww, the reaction from Audi Field was incredible.

That substitution gave me (and probably everyone else) chills, after this morning's news

Well, damn, Croix

If you aren't at Audi Field today, I'm sorry

For the sickos: Deb Abiodun is also warming up!