I had to make a very last-minute adjustment to my predicted lineup, after today's Ricketts news, so it's a little wacky. Also, the Spirit are suddenly feeling short-handed!

👻IT'S MATCH DAY!👻 Washington Spirit face Gotham FC tonight in what's likely to be the deciding match of Group B of the W Concacaf Champions Cup. How will these teams, battling in league standings as well as for the Group win, line up? thedistrictpress.com/2025/10/01/n...

And more on Chloe!!

Washington Spirit have traded Chloe Ricketts to Houston Dash for $15K in transfer funds. Ricketts joined the Spirit in 2023 as a U18 player, and her current contract is set to expire at the end of the season. washingtonspirit.com/blog/2025/10...

🌸NEW POD🌸 WHAT. A. GAME! Annie, Ella & André review the 4-0 win over Houston that clinched a playoff spot. We discuss goals, Monday’s hat trick, the goal of the season, Anna Heilferty, and more! 🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/2LXq... 🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... #nwsl #woso #washingtonspirit

Washington Spirit clinched an NWSL playoff spot in outstanding fashion today, beating Houston Dash 4-0 on a Gift Monday hat trick and extra goal by Sofia Cantore.

These were being handed out by @freedcproject.bsky.social outside of Audi Field today

This may be the first Spirit hat trick at Audi Field. Gift Monday rules!

🟡IT'S MATCH DAY!⚫ Washington Spirit are back at home with a chance to clinch a playoff spot against Houston Dash! With the Dash on a hot streak, can Washington claim all three points? thedistrictpress.com/2025/09/28/w...

Washington Spirit defender Tara McKeown has excelled at the rare transition from forward to center back. Now, she's becoming something else entirely. #nwsl #woso #washingtonspirit

Anna Heilferty has posted an Instagram video in support of @freedcproject.bsky.social and encouraging people to come to this week's Washington Spirit - Houston Dash game. To my knowledge, she is the first player to officially support this cause and the fan's chant at the 51st minute of games.

I defy you to tell me a human designed these.

Ashley Hatch hasn't played since May, and she's still in the top 10 for xG. What a season she was having!

ALERT ALERT ANDI'S BACK IN TRAINING

I knew Ballon d'Or day was going to be annoying.

🌸NEW POD🌸 Annie, Ella & André review the 2-2 draw with Angel City. We chat speed, an interesting XI, the LeCroix goal, the pen we shan’t talk about, Deb Abiodun & the Blood Kit, and lots more! 🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/1qHj... 🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... #nwsl #woso

Washington Spirit's 2-2 draw against Angel City FC last night had everything: a penalty save, an own goal, the appearance of the blood kit... thedistrictpress.com/2025/09/19/w...

Cantore for Narumi, a like-for-like swap if I ever saw one.

Looks like they're going to need the blood kit.

Is it really foggy in LA, or is the camera quality just bad?

🟡IT'S MATCH DAY!!⚫️ Washington Spirit have a late-night game today against an Angel City looking to stop their slide and defend their home turf. thedistrictpress.com/2025/09/18/a...

🌸NEW POD🌸 Annie & André chatted with Spirit goalkeeper Sandy MacIver! We get into her journey from striker to goalkeeper, the culture shock of going to Clemson, TikTok, getting trapped in a hotel bathroom, & more! 🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/4BDc... 🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... #nwsl #woso

🌸NEW POD🌸 Annie & André review a well earned point courtesy of a clean sheet against the NWSL’s most dangerous attack. We discuss Chawinga’s absence, and whether it diminishes the performance. Plus, #JusticeForHal! 🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/0iFL... 🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... #nwsl #woso

Washington Spirit put in a strong defensive performance and kept up their attack after going down a player, allowing them to win a point from league leaders Kansas City Current last night. thedistrictpress.com/2025/09/14/s...

My thing is, if you're going to do a short corner, why have the receiving player cross it in for a header like in a traditional corner kick?

⚫IT'S MATCH DAY!🟡 Washington Spirit will test themselves tonight in Kansas City, pitting their resilience against the Current's dominance. thedistrictpress.com/2025/09/13/k...

I was looking for a long-term signing for Gogal after her performance in Washington Spirit's match against Alianza FC.

Are these sources... the US Soccer email that went out this morning announcing the matches? africa.espn.com/football/sto...

Don't these jerks have anything better to DO?

🌸NEW POD🌸 Annie & André review a complete performance in a 2-0 win over Seattle. We discuss tactical fluidity, DEB ABIODUN, a brace from New Trin, and a lot more cause André wouldn’t shutup!! 🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/38vu... 🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... #nwsl #woso #washingtonspirit

Makenna getting that long-term contract she deserves! www.racingloufc.com/news/2025/09...

This league, man

Washington Spirit played one of their best games of the season this afternoon, executing their game plan to finish 2-0 against Seattle Reign.

This was on the local Seattle feed.

This isn't a haha-funny-little-thing to say when the National Guard are literally posted outside of Audi Field, intimidating fans in advance of every match.

👻IT'S MATCH DAY!!👻 Washington Spirit wrap up their three-game home stretch against Seattle Reign today. Can they withstand the Reign's attempts to smother their offense and come out with a win? thedistrictpress.com/2025/09/07/w...

Parker Navarro 😍

Does anyone know why Ohio University's coach is wearing a garland of leaves for this game?

This is what democracy looks like! A people united will never be defeated. We want federal forces out of DC NOW! #WeAreAllDC #FreeDC

So happy to see Rose back on the pitch

🌸IT'S MATCH DAY!🌸 We're looking forward to a fun, midweek match-up between Washington Spirit and Vancouver Rise FC Academy in the Concacaf W Champions Cup. What do you think of our projected lineup? Anyone else you'd like to see? thedistrictpress.com/2025/09/03/w...

🌸NEW POD🌸 Annie, Ella & André review Washington Spirit's 1-1 draw with Chicago Stars. We discuss the starting XI, width, finishing, adjustments, Deborah Abiodun’s debut, short corners, and more! 🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/3HqX... 🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... #nwsl #woso #washingtonspirit

Sometimes a streak is just too powerful to break! Read all about Washington Spirit's draw with Chicago Stars, tactical adjustments, corner strategy, and more!

Such is what happens when the wealth is distributed evenly. No one team should have more goals than the other.

👻IT'S MATCH DAY!!👻 Washington Spirit want to go "above and beyond" for fans at their Pride Match against Chicago Stars this afternoon. Can they earn all 3 points and start a 3-game home streak strong? thedistrictpress.com/2025/08/31/w...

DC Power has their home opener this evening against Spokane Zephyr. Join us for all the discussion.

Tonight’s match: we’re heading to Audi Field to watch DC Power FC battle it out against Spokane Zephyr FC ⚽️🏟️ Looking for the best way to get to the stadium? There’s no match that can beat riding with Metro!

get your asses to Audi field on Sunday, it’s going to be beautiful and PRIDE-ful

Fact pattern: Your team *barely* loses to a team from a bigger conference. Up next is a game between a team from that conference and your in-conference rival. Who do you root for?