I love the line-breaking passing from the back and the pacy dribbling through the mid-field. Tse is gonna fit in nicely with the Spirit's playing style. youtu.be/EGHcnQ3cVDk?...

Another defender who needs an international spot is NOT what I was expecting to see!

INBOX: Washington Spirit have signed Canadian defender Élisabeth Tsé to a three-year plus option contract. The team will pay a transfer fee to Le Havre.

One of the best days of the year TBH

This is especially true give Adrián's preference for playing Croix and Leicy together in big games.

A tough move to lose Narumi after just one year, but assuming Andi is back at the start of the year, Spirit will have seven midfielders: Bethune, Santos, Sullivan, Hershfelt, Abiodun, Stainbrook (and sometimes Bernal). Very crowded position group.

Narumi Miura, welcome to the Beehive State 👑🐝

🌸NEW POD🌸 We turn our attention to 2026! We start with a Trinity Rodman update, why she was listed as 'unattached' and update her contract situation. We also explain the new HIP Rule, including its many flaws. 🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/3ZEf... 🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... #nwsl #woso

good morning, #NWSL fans! we’re over 100 responses already! can we get to 250 by the end of the day?

INBOX: Washington Spirit have signed Vanderbilt GK Sara Wodjelko to a one-year contract. The team now officially has five goalies on the roster, so I expect some more news.

It's possible 2026 is going to be my year.

"Trinity Rodman (unattached)" 🫩

There are two ways we recommend taking action today in response to the murder of Renee Nicole Good: Join us at Sherman Circle at 5:30pm for a community vigil! Then at 8pm, there will be a nationwide virtual rapid response call focused on next steps & action! www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...

It's that time of year again 👀 shebelieves cup, presented by Visa, is back 👊 ℹ️ ussoc.cr/sbc26

I'm curious about what this means for Lyza Jessee (née Bosselmann), who was injured early in 2024 and has remained on SEI designation since then.

INBOX: Washington Spirit have signed GK Kaylie Collins to a new one-year contract for 2026. This will be her third season with the team.

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...