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Water Girls
by Amy and Marieka
A show about women's soccer focusing mainly on the Washington Spirit. Hosted by two highly qualified individuals aka Water Girls. Insta: @watergirlspod1
Episodes
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3/ Jeff Van Buren
Special Guest, Jeff Van Buren, joins to discuss all things being a spouse of a professional soccer player!
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2/ Audi is hosting the championship!
Huge announcement from the NWSL. Audi field is hosting the Championship November 21, 2026. The Spirit beat Seattle 2-1. They are now on a month long break. So we also have some college softball updates.
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1/ Jose Explains It All
The Spirit are on a four game win streak! Can Jose explain it all? Next match May 10 against Seattle.
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22: Season wrapped
Well, it wasn't the ending Spirit fans wanted. But it was a great season. Fran returns to tell us all about what the final was like in person! And we recap some favorite moments from the season.
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21: Finals Bound against NY....just like one of us predicted
The Spirit won a great game in the semi-final against Portland, 2-0. And they are heading to the final against NY/NJ Gotham. Just like one of the water girls predicted! Thanks to our amazing photographer, Mike Stevens for the great photo for the episode. It captures sooo much emotion from the…
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20: Home Playoffs and New (to us) soccer terms
Spirit cliniched home playoff games! We celebrate with new Spirit fan, Lauren! She tells us all about being a new fan AND teaches Marieka some soccer terms!
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19: Stoppage time goals
Stoppage time magic at Audi field! The Spirit scored in the final seconds of stoppage time to beat the Wave 2-1. We also discuss our press adventures this week. Spoiler, we asked coach about the short corner kicks to prep for this episode, but it turns out we aren't the only ones asking.
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18: Tie with KC and dabbling in some college photography
Spirit tied KC 0-0. Which is pretty good against the number one team in the league. And we recap the win against Seattle two weeks ago. ...and, as a bonus, we have a few stories from photographing college games.
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17: Playoff berths and outdoor volleyball
KC clinched a playoff spot. Michelle Kang owns London City and is putting together a team to stay in the top tier of the WSL. Plus we cover a bit of women's college volleyball. And this was all recorded before the Spirit tied the Chicago Stars so we make wildly inaccurate predications for how the...
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16: Soccer at a Baseball Stadium
The Water Girls + Fran went on a field trip to San Francisco to see ‘The Show’. Aka: the Spirit vs. Bay FC at Oracle Park (aka where the SF Giants play). It was epic to see a soccer game at a baseball stadium! Bay FC did a great job hosting and breaking the NWSL single game attendance record!
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15: Heather Stainbrook Returns!
Washington Spirit's Heather Stainbrook returns to chat with the Water Girls! We chat the Euros, NWSL, tunnel fits, and taxes. What more could you want! Stay to the end to hear what Heather has learned from rookie season to her second season in the league! Follow the Water Girls on Instagram...
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14: USWNT v Canada and Mystics v Aces
We took some field trips for the this episode! We went to the USWNT game at Audi field and then to the Mystics game against the Aces. Unfortunately, we did not make a field trip for the Euros but we do discuss!
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13: Random discussions during the CBA break
July is pretty low key for the NWSL. The players have a mandated one week off per the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Then the Spirit had another week off. So we just chatted random topics including the new USWNT kits and some WNBA news. Recorded July 1.
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12: Recapping a 3-1 win over NC
College Softball wrapped up this week and we have some thoughts! Plus we are so excited that Brittany Ratcliffe was named NWSL player of the week!
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11: Guess who’s back, back again? ….Adrian Gonzalez
In a move that seems to have shocked everyone, Spirit head coach Jonatan Giraldez is leaving to become the head coach of OL Lyonnes (a club Michele Kang also owns). Spirt assistant coach Adrian Gonzalez will take over in June. .…and we pitch a new movie idea for Disney. Thoughts?
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10: Angel City is Looking Good
We recap the game plus discuss the various people we saw in the stands! Marieka spotted a U.S. Senator. And not to be outdone, Amy brings up the Olympian she saw at the airport.
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9: Beat the Pride, then lost to Gotham
Guest expert and Spirit fan, Payton, visits the show to tell us his thoughts about the last two Spirit games! .....and since one of those was a 0-3 loss to Gotham, we thought it would be more fun to put Marieka and Payton's knowledge of the NWSL to the test. Let us know if you beat their trivia...
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8: Story time with Pineapple Kurt
In his third visit to the pod, Pineapple Kurt regals us with stories of how he watched the Spirit's playoff game on the day of his wedding! #dedication. And we talk the season so far and predictions! and timely to the WNBA draft, Kurt has seen some famous players when they visit the Squadron!
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7: Louisville IRL
We wrap up our basketball coverage :) Then head into the Spirit v Louisville game where Spirit won 2-0 and Amy was there in person.
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6: USWNT Friendly and Bball Final Four
With 12 minutes left in the USWNT vs Brazil game, we started recording to break down our expert analysis of the play. Then we transition to the Womens basketball final four and our bracket challenge.
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5: Win one, Lose one
Spirit lost to KC and came back with a win against Bay FC. We give an update for the Water Girls Bracket Challenge. And we want to know what a Water Girls goal celebration would look like?
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4: Challenge Cup and Season Opener Recap
The 2025 NWSL season is under way! Amy was in person for the Challenge Cup in Orlando! And Marieka has some thoughts about the opener against Houston!
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3: USWNT SheBelieves Roster
Emma Hayes dropped the USWNT roster for the SheBelieves cup happening later this year. We also chat the NWSL teams playing in the Coachella Valley Invitational this month, some Spirit news, and since it's still soccer pre-season, we also chat some college womens basketball.
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2: Of Docu-series and Press Conferences
The Spirit announced a docu-series about the 2024 season coming....sometime in the future. Plus Carly is back to tell us about a press conference she attended with Ashley Hatch and Tara McKeown.
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1: USWNT January Roster Drop
We're so back and ready for season 2! The USWNT January roster dropped and you know we have thoughts! Plus there are already some offseason NWSL moves! Insta: @watergirlspod1
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42 - Final: Pride win just so Marieka can be right
Avid listeners will know Marieka has been predicting an Orlando Pride championship win for months. Turns out she does know what she's talking about. We spend most the episode discussing our experience at Fanfest and the game. We reflect on the season while Marieka gets in one more rant about the...
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41 - Pineapple Kurt Returns!
We know it's been a minute, but we return with special guest, Pineapple Kurt! We talk the Spirit win against Bay FC in the first round of the playoffs, discuss favorite moments from the regular season, and just chat before Kurt drops some breaking news! ....at least for us, others probably…
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40 - Strong Passing and Mental Game
The Spirit beat Racing Louisville on Oct. 13, 4-1. Ashley Hatch continued her streak converting PKs. Which led us to have an actual session with her mental performance coach, Matt Moore. We tell you all about how we have now also become experts in the topic! :)
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39 - Courtney Brown
Courtney Brown dropped by to tell us all the behind the scenes details of her rookie season! Courtney shares some great stories and life advice. She was incredibly generous with her time and you will love getting to know her better! Cover Picture: @robesrandomwalk
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38 - Sorry celebrity Angel City Fans, Spirit Win!
The Spirit win in LA despite a lot of players on the injury report. Ashley Hatch scored early and Makenna Morris scored late to propel the Spirit to a 2-1 win over Angel City. As the only one of the pair to watch the full game, Amy, gives her analysis of the game. And we end the episode with a...
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37 - 13 retires and 33 dominates
Alex Morgan played her last game. Ashley Hatch scored twice in the Spirit's 3-0 win over Houston. And Marieka isn't mad at any refs this week. Mostly Casey Murphy for blocking Alex's last ever PK attempt. But love all around outside of that moment :)
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36 - No Longer Breaking News + Spirit v Thorns
Croix is out with a season ending injury and Alex Morgan retired from soccer. The Spirit do it again with a stoppage time goal to win the game. Should players be able to comment how they truly feel about the referees performance? Well, until then, Marieka will hold it down and let us know how the...
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35 - Very Mindful Spirit vs Wave Game
The Spirit tied the Wave, 1-1, all thanks to a Wave player scoring once for each team. Very thoughtful....or mindful as the young kids are saying. Plus we discuss how standings and leader boards are shaping up toward the last third of the season and Amy goes on a tangent about refs based on a...
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34 - Double Header at Audi
Our bestie Fran is here to help breakdown the double header at Audi. Spirit beat KC 4-1 and Chelsea beat Arsenal. Plus some random banter about our first meeting Fran at Ashley Hatch's Train Like a Pro event and we end with our thoughts on the upcoming games. :)
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33 - Arsenal v Spirit
Marieka put on her reporter hat and attended the Arsenal open media practice. We break down the international friendly AND discuss how Heather Stainbrook's career has really started to take off after her interview on Water Girls! ...sorry about audio issues with Amy's mic. Next week we'll have…
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32 - WE'RE SO BACK BABY
The US wins GOLD!! And the phrase everyone has been saying has been proven! We are really hyped and have lots of thoughts! ....we recorded remotely sorry for any audio issues :)
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31 - USWNT v Japan
Whew! It took until overtime but Trinity delivered! Marieka may have lost years off of her life due to stress during the game, but all's well that ends well :) Let's get hype for the next game against Germany!
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30 - Week 1 of the Olympics
All we've done is watch Olympics. Do you think we could make the Team Handball team for 2028? Oh right soccer. We watched that too and we have thoughts!
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29 - USWNT v Mexico plus Marieka has a new bestie
Marieka tells us all about the in-person experience at the USWNT v Mexico game including who her new bestie is. We also explore the idea of future jobs for the Water Girls. Let us know which job you think we would excel at!
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28 - Olympic Roster and Spirit v. NC Courage
You know we have thoughts about the roster drop (which happened 30 minutes after we had interviewed Hal, who (spoiler) got named as an alternate to the Olympics). Plus we discuss the Trinity-Ashley Sanchez reunion game. Yes, we are a week behind on Spirit games, but that's what happens when you...
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27 - Heather Stainbrook
Heather Stainbrook of the Washington Spirit answers all our questions including who has been a mentor to her on the team and when she met with HR after signing. Heather came out of Utah Valley University undrafted but then signed with the Spirit after a successful training camp! You'll love…
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26 Gotham Game Live or Partly Live
During stoppage time of the Gotham game, we recorded our 26th episode. We recap the highs and lows of the game.
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25 - Alex Morgan High Fives Marieka
Marieka's dream comes true. We recap the Utah and San Diego games. Plus we celebrate bringing 35 fans to the game to be part of the record setting attendance!
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24 - 2 Game Recap
Let's gooooo!! Spirit won 4-2 against Angel City and 3-2 against Seattle Reign. Marieka gives an impassioned speech about how great the Spirit are....almost immediately followed by some critiques of allowing those Reign stoppage goals. So always a roller coaster :) Instagram: @watergirlspod1...
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23 - Everything's a Choice, Make it Happen
Croix was inspiring us this episode with her answers at media availability. Plus we just talk a hodgepodge of topics from the Spirit's 12 day road trip. @watergirlspod1 on instagram
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22 - Spirit vs Red Stars and other random news
Brittany Ratcliffe and co had a win against the Red Stars! One of us only watched the highlights. Can you guess who? @watergirlspod on X @watergirlspod1 on Insta
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21 - Two Game Recap Spirit v Gotham and Pride
One win, one loss, and lots of excitement! Plus we end the episode with many shoutouts :)
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20 - Press with the Spirit and Dash Game Recap
Trinty, Croix, Andi,...these are just a few of the names we've recently talked with at press conferences. Hear our inside information and our recap of the Spirit v. Dash game.
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19 - SheBelieves Cup
We recap the USWNT games and give our expert analysis (with some helpful notes from our on-the-ground analyst, Carly). Also featured in the episode, some information from a Washington Spirit press conference.....based on an excellent question asked by Amy.
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18 - Spirit Squadron
We recap the Spirit v. Royals with special guest, Kurt aka Pineapple Kurt, from the Spirit Squadron. If you've been to a game at Audi field, you may have seen him in Pineapple attire leading the cheers! @ watergirlspod @kurtbosse
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A show about women's soccer focusing mainly on the Washington Spirit. Hosted by two highly qualified individuals aka Water Girls. Insta: @watergirlspod1
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