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HEY SPIRITS
by HEY SPIRITS
A podcast covering all things about the Washington Spirit. The 2021 NWSL Champions are the only professional women's soccer team in the DMV area and we're going to bring you match previews, reviews, interviews, analysis, community chatter, and everything else. Follow us to follow one of the most exciting teams in the NWSL!
Episodes
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"We've done enough to suffer less" [Spirit v. Dash Review]
Annie, Ella & André reviewed the Spirit getting back to goals and winning ways down in Houston. We discuss getting an early goal, dominating in and out of possession, then allowing a late half equalizer (oops!). The same thing happened in the second half, until the Spirit's depth and new signing...
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Three 6 Midfield [Spirit v. Angel City Review]
Annie, Ella & André review another flat attacking performance and loss at Rowdy Audi. Well, kinda. Since not much happened in the game (both teams finished below 1.0 xG) we zoomed out for a bigger picture view of the current state of the Spirit. We discuss the three 6 midfield, load bearing Leicy...
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Three goals, three points, & a chicken wing [Spirit v. Stars Review]
Annie, Ella & André are delighted to be back discussing a Spirit win! It was a cold, damp and windy day by the lake, but the Spirit started strong, scored early, and finished with a comfortable scoreline and clean sheet. We discuss the much needed result, the good and 'still needs work' aspects…
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We're sorry to have to do this [Spirit v. Boston Review]
Annie, Ella & André react to a shocking loss to Boston Legacy, that forces us to have bigger picture conversations about the Spirit's current approach. We discuss the dreaded 'p' word (patience) and the tactical nuances of the NWSL that are disrupting the Spirit's preferred approach. We dive deep...
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Victory in Portland & Welcome to IFAB Corner [Spirit v. Thorns Review]
Annie, Ella & André react to the Washington Spirit's first ever win at Providence Park, coming from behind to beat the Thorns 2-1. We discuss the no good very bad first half, which included conceding a penalty, plodding attacking play, and a half that ended with just two shots—both taken by…
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August Dub, Dynamic Debuts, & Healing Vibes [Spirit v. Bay Review]
Annie, Ella & André finally have another Spirit dub to talk about! The Spirits bagged a goal just before halftime and kept a clean sheet to earn their first win since don't worry about it. Anyway, we discuss the lineup, starting intensity, the tactical assist from Bay, and finally scoring a goal....
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Maybe don't play the Pride on Pride Night [Spirit v. Orlando Review]
Annie, Ella & André review the Spirit's Pride Night 0-1 loss to Orlando Pride. We discuss the early goal and the Spirit's struggles to score. We talk about hitting the post, a plethora of box touches, dominating possession, and still only getting three shots on target. After, we zoom out to talk...
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Life After Soccer, DC Love, & Trans Rights (w/ Gaby Vincent)
Ella and André were delighted to be joined by former Washington Spirit midfielder, Gaby Vincent! We catch up with Gaby to discuss everything she's been up to since retiring from professional soccer in her mid-20s. We chat about her path toward defining herself as more than just a soccer player…
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Pregnancy, Recovery, & Spirit Aunties (w/ Ashley Hatch)
Annie, Ella & André were honored to chat with Washington Spirit striker Ashley Hatch! Hatch was recently activated to the matchday roster after taking maternity leave to start a family, giving birth to her son Leo seven months ago. We chat about the decision to start a family, the camaraderie she...
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Ummmm What Was That [Spirit v. Courage Review]
Annie, Ella & André react to, erm, whatever that was. We do our best to talk through the Spirit going down 0-3 in fifteen minutes, the immediate reaction (meh) and the post-halftime reaction (better!). We look at how the game model, lineup decisions and gameplan created a perfect storm that the...
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Together Again, Spirit Trends, & WAFCON Check-In
Annie, Ella & André are back as a trio again! After catching up with Ella, who's been away on men's World Cup duty, we dive into assessing the Spirit's performance during this jam-packed stretch. The team had to endure a full month with games (on average) every four days, and all while missing...
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How the Spirit were built (w/ James Hocken, Sporting Director)
Annie & André were delighted to be joined by Sporting Director for the Washington Spirit, James Hocken! James details his journey from Colchester, England to Florida, and eventually Washington, DC. He details what exactly his job entails as Sporting Director, and sheds light on how data helps the...
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Spirit History, Player Power, & Abolish the Cap (w/ Tori Huster)
Annie & André were delighted to be joined by Tori Huster, Washington Spirit OG (played every year of her NWSL career with the team) and currently Deputy Executive Director of the NWSLPA. We dive into a little bit of Spirit lore to discuss the good (and, erm, interesting old days, including…
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All my homies hate Bats [Spirit v. Gotham Review]
Annie & André react to the 'Queen's Classic' match against Gotham at Citi Field. The Bats won 1-0, which was frustrating, but that was only the tip of the whole iceberg of frustration. The match required two (2!) hydration breaks per half, which impacted the players and the game, and probably...
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Leicy's banger, Trin's strength, & salary cap rants [Spirit v. Courage Review]
Annie & André review a 2-0 win against the free-scoring Ashley Sanchez and the North Carolina Courage. We discuss a scary start, how the Spirit settled, and the two bangers scored by Leicy Santos and Trinity Rodman. Then we chat about the second half, box defending, that strange VAR call that...
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Cap's back, Trin's brace, & Audi dubs [Spirit v. Dash Review]
Annie & André relive the Spirit's dramatic 2-1 dub over Houston Dash! We discuss the Spirit settling into a dominant performance, a missed pen and missed chances threatening to force a draw rather an a win, and Trinity Rodman late winning goal (with a faux assist from Gift Monday). Then, we dive...
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Good result...ok performance? [Spirit v. Reign II Review]
Annie, Ella & André recap the Spirit's final match before the break, a 2-1 win over Seattle Reign. We discuss why some players weren't exactly satisfied with the performance, despite scoring all the goals in the game. We dissect all the goals, relive Eli Tsé's performance in her first NWSL start,...
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Chat are we cooked? [Spirit Concacaf W Champions Cup Review]
Annie, Ella & André review the final rounds of the Concacaf W Champions Cup. After quickly reviewing the 1-0 win over Pachuca (including the substitutions that led to the winning goal), we break down the chaotic 5-3 loss to Club América. We discuss fighting back from 2-0, the mistake that changed...
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Annoying, but fine. [Spirit v. Wave Review]
Annie, Ella & André review the Washington Spirit's unbeaten streak coming to an end in San Diego. We chat about an overall impressive performance, but dive into the details that cost two goals. We dive into an unexpected change in the starting lineup, defensive hesitation, standard corners (!)…
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Shoutout the Nonbelievers [Spirit v. Reign Review]
Annie, Ella & André review a difficult match against Seattle Reign. The Spirit had to #suffer, but in the end found the moment of magic to collect all three points and keep the win streak alive! We talk about why the pressure was effective, how the Spirit countered, and break down the sweeping...
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Nine Days, Nine Goals, Nine Points [Spirit v. Rahsing + Pride Reviews]
Annie & André review the Washington Spirit's comfortable midweek win over Rahsing #Loovull, then dive into the goalfest against Orlando Pride, which the Spirit won 4-2. We get into Mama Andi bringing the calm, Trinity Rodman not being Greenland, Sofia Cantore scoring a normal goal (and why her...
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Leicy & Trinity & Claudia & Jose [Spirit v. Current Review]
Annie, Ella & André relive the Spirit's thrilling 4-0 win over Kansas City Current! We talk about the goal explosion that's been coming, break down all goals and key moments, André makes good on his promise to talk way too much about Claudia Martínez's first goal, and celebrate top-tier...
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GK Mentality, Chopped, & Community Through Soccer (w/ Kaylie Collins)
Annie, Ella & André were delighted to chat with Washington Spirit goalkeeper Kaylie Collins! We discuss her path into soccer, becoming a goalkeeper, protecting the TV, vital role of backup GKs, the importance of her partnership with IDA Sports, fridge clean out dishes, being a hobby girl, and…
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Much Too Early Season Review
After a short review of the Washington Spirit's 2-0 win over Bay FC, Annie, Ella & André dive into a much too early season review. We look at what we've learned over the first five games, what we've liked, what we haven't, some potential solutions to problems that may or may not be problems (I...
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Lucia E Sofia (w/ Lucia Di Guglielmo & Sofia Cantore)
Annie, Ella & André were delighted to chat with Lucia Di Guglielmo & Sofia Cantore! They joined us for a joint interview in which we discuss the last time they played each other (oops, sorry Lucia), how to properly pronounce their names, their journey into football, who supported them the most,...
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Funniest thing to do to 63,004 people [Spirit v. Summit Review]
Annie, Ella & André review the record-breaking, but dull, 0-0 draw against Denver Summit. We chat through the lineup, formation and familiar attacking struggles, and discuss how NWSL scheduling played its part in the match sending 63,004 people home without having seen a goal. Then we briefly…
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Annoyance & Deflation, All Up in the Minisode [Spirit v. Royals Review]
Annie & André recap an annoying and deflating 1-1 draw against the Utah Royals. We discuss the Spirit's performance, which was their best of the season, but didn't get the goals to show for it. We chat about why that's particularly frustrating now, especially on top of the goalkeeper error that...
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What’s Italian for BAAAAAANGERRRRRRR [Spirit v. Rahsing Review]
Annie, Ella & André review the Spirit's fight back to earn a 2-2 draw with Rahsing Louisville. We discuss what the team is building and why it's a #process right now, and break down all of the key moments in the match. We talk about Rose Kouassi's patience, Trinity Rodman crashing the box, Sofia...
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Everything Was Fine, Until It Wasn't [Spirit v. Thorns Review]
Ella & André review the Spirit's first regular season match of 2026, which unfortunately looked like a lot of games in 2025. We discuss the lineup, what went right, what went wrong, and why. We also chat about Trinity Rodman's quest to shift from 110% to 100%, Claudia Martínez's debut, midfield...
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SEASON PREVIEW: The Roster, The Big Questions, & The Kits
The 2026 NWSL Season is Finally Here! It's been a long time coming yet also feels too soon, but ready or not a new NWSL season is upon us. Annie, Ella & André review the Spirit's offseason, the final roster heading into the first match, the big questions the team has to answer, and we drop our...
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The Figure Skating Center Back (w/ Elisabeth 'Eli' Tsé)
Annie, Ella & André got to chat with one of the Spirit's newest signing this offseason, defender Elisabeth 'Eli' Tsé! We get to know her by hearing about her journey into soccer, having to choose between figure skating and soccer, hopping between continents, choosing the Spirit, adapting to the...
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Community, Collaboration, & Cool "Disco" Dan (w/ Aaron, from Rose Room Collective)
Recently the Washington Spirit dropped a Black History Month capsule in partnership with supporters' group, Rose Room Collective. Since this is a first-of-its-kind NWSL collab, Annie & André had to get the scoop on how it all went down with co-founder of Rose Room Collective, Aaron Bland! We...
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EMERGENCY POD: Screaming, Croixing, Throwing Up
Well, Haley Carter promised us news in our interview with her BUT THIS IS NOT THE NEWS WE WANTED! 😤😤 Annie, Ella & André tried to process the shocking news of Croix Bethune being traded to Kansas City. We discuss the three-team deal and what the Spirit got in return. Then we look at the hole...
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Conflict is my love language (w/ Haley Carter)
Annie, Ella & André were delighted to chat with the Spirit's new President of Soccer Operations, Haley Carter! She gave us over an hour of her time to discuss why she chose to leave Orlando for the Spirit, what needs to happen to get over the championship hump, a breakdown of her role and others…
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Goalkeeping, Axolotls, & Muscle Cars (w/ Wojo)
Annie, Ella & André chatted with one of the newest Spirits, Vanderbilt's own Sara Wojdelko (aka Wojo)! We got into her path toward becoming a goalkeeper, pros and cons of entering the league without a draft, why she chose the Spirit, her pet axolotl, the Rainforest Cafe, muscle cars and so much...
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Rodman's (finally) Back, & Other Roster News
Annie, Ella & André react to Trinity Rodman becoming unattached no more! We discuss the deal, its relief and details, and how it marks a new chapter in the career of Trinity Rodman. Then we dive into lots of other news, including the signing of Elisabeth Tsé, rumored signing of Claudia Martínez,...
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Grievances and Classification and Parity, Oh my! (w/ Meghann Burke)
Annie & André were delighted to be joined by executive director of the NWSLPA, Meghann Burke! We chat with Meghann to gain insights and updates on the two grievances the NWSLPA filed against the NWSL concerning Trinity Rodman's vetoed contract, and the newly created High Impact Player Rule. We…
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HIP Rants & Offseason Moves
Annie, Ella & André (finally, according to Annie) turn our attention to the 2026 season! We start with a Trinity Rodman update, and answer why she was listed as 'unattached' for her USWNT callup, and give the latest on her contract situation. We also explain the NWSL's new High Impact Player…
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2025 Hey Spirits Awards Show
Annie, Ella & André aren't quiiiiite ready to let go of the Washington Spirit's 2025 season just yet! We discussed nominees, then asked for your votes, and have now tallied them and sat down to unveil our six winners for the season. Find out who won our awards for Biggest Surprise, Big Damn Hero,...
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The NWSL/Trinity Rodman Contract Saga
Annie, Ella & André do their best to break down 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, from Rodman wanting to stay and the league seemingly caught off guard by that fact, to the proposed contract that's the…
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2025 Spirits Season Review
Annie, Ella & I take a seat and pull out the scrapbook to review the Washington Spirit's 2025 season, but first we discuss the breaking news of Haley Carter joining the Spirit. Then we discuss everything from the Challenge Cup win to scary availability reports to an unexpected coaching change to...
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Get in, we're doing group therapy [Spirits v. Gotham Championship Review]
Annie, Ella & Andrè review a(nother) sad and frustrating NWSL Championship game. First, we talk through why the Spirit struggled to create chances, suffering through low xG battles, winning the battle but losing the war, and more. Then we get into 'that moment', the human perspective, and…
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REBE & RUMI! (w/ Rebeca Bernal & Narumi Miura)
Annie & André were delighted to chat with Rebeca Bernal and Narumi Miura! We cannot thank Rebe & Rumi enough for allowing us to interview them in their second language. It couldn't have been the most comfortable thing for them, but they were amazing and gave us some incredible answers. Don't miss...
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How to break the Bats [Spirits v. Gotham Championship Preview]
Annie, Ella & André preview the NWSL Championship! The Spirits are in their third Championship game in five seasons, so we discuss how they can bring home their second title. We discuss Gotham's style of play and how to counter it, key players on each team, "underdogs", André trying to Do A Thing...
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Talented. Brilliant. Incredible. Amazing. [Spirits v. Thorns Semifinal Review]
Annie, Ella & André review a, quite simply, talented, brilliant, amazing, showstopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before performance from the Washington Spirit! The Spirit are heading to yet another NWSL Championship courtesy of a dominant 2-0...
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How to prune the Thorns [Spirit v. Thorns Semifinal Preview]
Annie, Ella & André get you prepared for this weekend's semifinal match against the Portland Thorns! We discuss the season the two have had, their last matches, how they play, how to capitalize on their weaknesses, who needs to have a good game, who the Spirit will the Spirit need to stop, and...
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MORE LIKE AURA KINGSBURY [Spirits v. Racing Playoff Review]
Annie, Ella & André tried to find the words to relive, analyze and reflect on yet another dramatic playoff win at Audi. Good news, we found the words and ended up going into extra time ourselves (whoops). How did Louisville's unexpected approach almost work? Why did the Spirit struggle to create...
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How to turn Big Purp into Lil Purp [Spirits v. Rahsing Playoff Preview]
Annie, Ella & André are back! After breezing by a bland and uneventful match against Utah, we dive deep into the Spirit's upcoming playoff match against Racing Louisville (Big Purp). The Purp are a throwback NWSL team. What does that mean, and what do the Spirit need to do to make sure their run…
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What to make of a weird game?
Annie & Ella chat about a very weird final home game for the Spirit. We discuss two own goals, a beautiful team, and just how fans should react to the end of Washington's winning streak. We also share our opinions on stutter step penalty kicks, try to list all of the Spirit players called up in...
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Rain, Rotation, & Rodman's Left [Spirits v. Courage Review]
Annie, Ella & André review a soggy and desperate night in Cary, North Carolina. We discuss North Carolina playing desperate (and well) and the Spirit matching their intensity despite using all subs by the 67th minute. We discuss the good then bad box defending, Trinity Rodman's left foot, Narumi...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast covering all things about the Washington Spirit. The 2021 NWSL Champions are the only professional women's soccer team in the DMV area and we're going to bring you match previews, reviews, interviews, analysis, community chatter, and everything else. Follow us to follow one of the most exciting teams in the NWSL!
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