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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!

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All Episodes

01:00:22

A business trip to Loovull [Spirits v. Rahsing Review]

HEY SPIRITS ·

2025/04/15

Annie, Ella & André review the Spirit's very professional 2-0 win over Rahsing Loovull.We discuss the starting lineup (and its potential objective), defending Emma Sears, multiple formations, halftime subs, Leicy Santos' exquisite free kick, Makenna Morris' trickery, Brittany Ratcliffe's role in both goals, and more!Plus, we also look ahead to the next match, another tussle with Orlando Pride.Thank you for listening, please subscribe, rate, and review. It means a lot to us

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00:50:33

"If my life is on the line, my body would produce" [...

HEY SPIRITS ·

2025/03/31

Annie, Ella & André review the Spirit's 2-0 win over Bay FC!We discuss the return of the back three formation, and Trinity Rodman's first start of the year. We look at how she was used, and why the Spirit dominated the first half. We also talk about Ashley Hatch's brace, which included wicked deliveries from Leicy Santos and Narumi Miura, and an iconic celebration that came together in an even more iconic way.After, we discuss a difficult second half. Why the Spirit were backed into

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00:42:33

Croix, Krikorian, Callups, Gift, Croix, Kush,...

HEY SPIRITS ·

2025/03/26

Ella & André review a sudden onslaught of Spirit news! We discuss the surprise resignation of Mark Krikorian, and discuss what might be next. We also discuss the signing of Gift Monday, plus multiple national team callups.Then we chat with Croix Bethune! She takes us through her recovery, and how close she is to the pitch. We also talk about her favorite goal and assist from 2024, her dog Kush, Kendrick vs. Drake, Wicked, and more!Thank you for listening, please subscribe, rate, and review. It

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00:56:03

Love the performance, hate the result [Spirit v....

HEY SPIRITS ·

2025/03/24

Annie & André review w frustrating 0-2 loss to Kansas City Current in the Spirit's home opener.It wasn't all bad, though. Washington showed off a new formation, and crisper buildup in possession. They also managed to contain Temwa Chawinga for 95'ish minutes. But an unfortunate handball call, and a couple Spirit opportunities to equalize allowed the Current to take and maintain a 1-0 lead.So, unfortunately, we have to talk about refereeing. After, we spotlight key performances,

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00:54:10

Ugly wins need love too [Spirit v. Dash Review]

HEY SPIRITS ·

2025/03/17

Annie, Ella & André review the Spirit's opening game of the regular season, a 2-1 win away against Houston Dash!The Spirit capitalized on two moments to put the ball in the back of the net and held on against a brand new Houston Dash team. We discuss the Spirit's struggles in possession, but highlight the great work that led to the first goal, and the pressing awareness that led to Hatch scoring the winner (orrrrrrr did she??).We dissect key moments in the game, chat about stats,

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01:34:52

Wow so deserving [Challenge Cup Review + 2025 Season...

HEY SPIRITS ·

2025/03/10

The 2025 Washington Spirit already have one trophy thanks to their penalty kick shootout win over Orlando Pride in the Challenge Cup!Annie, Ella & André relive the lows, then highs, of the match. We spotlight key adjustments and performances, and how even in some moves that weren't quite there yet, there was a lot of promise. (Also Rebeca Bernal may already be a Spirit legend.)Then we step back to preview the 2025 regular season overall. We look at the squad, summer moves, players on loan,

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01:19:49

Spirit Fest Podcast Turducken [Coach & Player...

HEY SPIRITS ·

2025/03/06

Annie, Ella, and André were invited to record live sessions of Hey Spirits at Spirit Fest! Naturally, we set aside our nerves and fears of being perceived, agreed, and had so much fun.We interviewed head coach Jonatan Giráldez and Adrián González together. We discussed the transition that happened midseason last year, eating burgers, the NWSL Challenge Cup, and of course, candy corn. (One likes it, the other does not!)Then we chatted with Tara McKeown and Kate Wiesner! Tara talks us through her

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00:59:29

Everything you need to know about new Spirit signing,...

HEY SPIRITS ·

2025/03/03

Annie, Ella & André welcome Amelia and Eugene from Our Futbol Pod to talk all about the Washington Spirit's newest signing, Rebeca Bernal!Amy & Eugene cohost a podcast that focuses on Mexican women's soccer in Mexico and around the world. They were the perfect guests to explain how Bernal became an iconic figure to her former club, Rayadas, and Mexican women's soccer overall. Then, they help us get into her leadership qualities, defensive versatility, goalscoring prowess, and

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00:36:03

Motherhood, athlete autonomy, and winning gold (w/...

HEY SPIRITS ·

2025/02/24

Annie, Ella & André were delighted to be joined by Washington Spirit defender, Mom and gold medalist: Casey Krueger!We talk to Krueger about being a mom in the NWSL, her experience in free agency (and why she chose the Spirit), the USWNT and winning a gold medal, funniest teammates, and of course her thoughts on candy corn!Thank you for listening, please subscribe, rate, and review. It means a lot to us! 🙏====================Follow UsInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠heyspiritspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky:

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00:44:17

EPISODE 100: 2Sunny2Sulli (w/ Andi Sullivan)

HEY SPIRITS ·

2025/02/19

For our 100th episode (😱) we decided to go back to where it all began and interview our very first guest, on our very first episode: Andi Sullivan!It took some time to schedule because, if you haven't heard, Andi recently announced to her team that she's pregnant! We discuss keeping the secret (and who almost ruined it), what it was like to reveal it in that setting, and her favorite reactions from the now viral video of her announcement.Then we get into her decision to pursue motherhood during a

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00:49:01

Talking about things we don’t know – yet (4 GKs?...

HEY SPIRITS ·

2025/02/06

Annie & André take you through the latest Washington Spirit news/things we don't yet know but soon will!After discussing some comments in recent pressers from Jona Giráldez and a few Spirit players, we discuss the Spirit's signing of a fourth goalkeeper, Sandy MacIver. We speculate on what that might mean for the starting role, and if the Spirit really play to start the season with four keepers. Then we dive into the rumors that Monterrey and Mexico Women's National Team player

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00:33:57

Sisters, Self-Belief, & Comfort Shows (w/ Heather...

HEY SPIRITS ·

2025/02/04

Ella & André are joined by Washington Spirit midfielder Heather Stainbrook! We chat about Heather's pathway into soccer, who helped grow her passion, and how playing with siblings in the basement can maybe sometimes go a bit too far 😬. We also discuss her move to the pros, and how the Spirit sold her on joining the club. After, we chat about her overall style of play, goals for her second year, plus what she likes to do outside of soccer. Then we get into rapid fire questions where she

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01:03:31

Listener Questions! (+ news breaks during the episode)

HEY SPIRITS ·

2025/01/21

With it being a quiet'ish week round the Spirits Annie, Ella & André asked our social media followers if they had any questions they would like us to answer – and we were overwhelmed at the response!So we decided to dedicate this episode to listeners by answering as many questions as we could (we're all long winded, but we tried!). We get into some of our personal history with the game and the Spirit, key moments in the club's history, our favorite interview and interview answer (so

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01:05:06

Stop trying to make "schedule footprint" happen +...

HEY SPIRITS ·

2025/01/13

Annie, Ella & André recap LOTS of Spirit news! It may be the offseason but between national team callups, obscure player signings and the search for a third center back — the Spirits are keeping us busy!We start off by previewing the NWSL's newly released 'schedule footprint', and after a bit of roasting we spotlight when and where your Spirits will return to the pitch. Then, with national team camps being moved from California to Florida due to the ongoing devastating wildfires, we take a

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01:14:11

Happy New Year + 2025 Look Ahead

HEY SPIRITS ·

2025/01/01

Happy New Year! Annie, Ella & André kickoff season 3 with a look back on an incredible 2024, and ahead to an even more promising 2025.After a quick, and fond review of 2024, we get into the currently under construction 2025 edition of the Spirit, and this podcast! We each drop a wish for the team, and for our third season of Hey Spirits. We also review some listener submissions to our season superlatives, then discuss recent Spirit news — including Barnie's retirement, Gabby Carle receiving her

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01:27:26

We can't stop talking about the 2024 Spirits! [Season...

HEY SPIRITS ·

2024/12/03

Annie, Ella & André are so not ready to stop talking about the 2024 Washington Spirit, so we decided to do a season review and drop some season superlatives along the way!We get into the reviewing the season overall, and how the Spirit ended up being far ahead of schedule by the end of the season. We look at the impacts of Adrián González and Jonatan Giráldez, and the early season work that paid off toward the end. Then we discuss our goal, assist, defensive play, defender, and hero of the

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00:57:56

Championship Review: Banda'd again, but what a...

HEY SPIRITS ·

2024/11/26

Annie, Ella & André review the Washington Spirit's agonizingly close loss to the Orlando Pride in the NWSL Championship.But first, the Spirit returned home to host a fan appreciation event and Annie was on the scene. She details the vibes, some spicy commentary, and a couple updates on injured Spirits. Then we get into the game, where a couple small mistakes is all Barbra Banda needed to torment the Spirit again. Apart from that, the Spirit looked like the better team for the majority of the

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00:56:22

Championship Preview: Scrappy Spirits vs. Very Scary...

HEY SPIRITS ·

2024/11/21

Annie, Ella & André celebrate some Spirits earning end-of-year awards then preview the NWSL Championship game versus Orlando Pride! We get into the previous two games against Orlando (which they won), and why they might not be relevant in terms of who will be on the pitch for the Spirit, and their current style of play. We also dissect what makes Orlando so good and balanced, and spotlight potential weaknesses. Then we look at the gargantuan task the Spirit defense will have in coping with

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01:06:59

Semifinal Review: Hal Hero-shfelt & God Mode Aubrey...

HEY SPIRITS ·

2024/11/18

Ella & André are back to review yet another come from behind playoff win by the Washington Spirit!We review the entire match, including the scary first nine minutes, and how the Spirit turned everything around. We also discuss Kingsbury's other massive saves, Gotham fullbacks meeting Rose Kouassi, Esther's 'gotta hand it to her' header, and the equalizer made in Clemson. Then we discuss the penalty shootout that will live forever and go down in history as one of the most dominant goalkeeping

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00:48:30

Semifinal Preview: Resilient Spirits vs. Very Intense...

HEY SPIRITS ·

2024/11/14

Ella & André tag team to preview the Washington Spirit's semifinal versus NJ/NY Gotham FC!But first, we review the news of three Spirit players being nominated for end-of-year awards. We discuss their impact, and the adorable way in which the news was broken to the players by Andi Sullivan. Then we get into previewing the massive upcoming match. We look at past results and why you probably shouldn't read too much into them. We spotlight players to watch (including the returning Rosemonde

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