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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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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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00:55:17

TARA TACKLES BUT ALSO SCORES [Spirits QF Dub Review]

HEY SPIRITS ·

2024/11/11

Annie, Ella & André are still in awe of the Washington Spirit's quarterfinal win over Bay FC! It wasn't the best the team can play, but the problem-solving Spirits—comprised of several rookies—withstood a dangerous opponent, then fought back to win in front of the rowdiest Audi we've ever seen or heard!We talk about why Bay caused the Spirit so many problems, what they did to adjust, the Alyssa Malonson of it all, Tara McKeown being a CB and forward all-in-one, and Trinity Rodman finding a way

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00:56:07

Playoff Preview: Problem-Solving Spirits vs. In-Form Bay

HEY SPIRITS ·

2024/11/08

Annie, Ella & André start off with a message about the present climate we find ourselves in, and how much more important this community is right now. Then we dive into previewing the Spirits upcoming playoff scrap with Bay FC! We look at some parallels between the teams, including big midseason changes, a loss of key players, and dynamic players stepping up to do dynamic things. After, we dive into the matchup, where the Spirit can have success, and where they need to be cautious. We also chat

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00:55:45

Scrappy Spirits make history [Courage Review + Season...

HEY SPIRITS ·

2024/11/04

Annie, Ella & André recap the Spirits becoming the first team to beat North Carolina at home this season. We review the performance, the rookie midfield, Ashley Hatch continuing to score goals, and Trinity Rodman getting back to herself. Then we take a moment to review the season overall, including all the changes to the team, and how the Spirit managed them all to make history. Annie has incredible stats on Spirit goalscorers, and AUbrey Kingsbury provides important perspective heading into the

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00:54:57

Rookies wreck Red Stars and whatever the plural of...

HEY SPIRITS ·

2024/10/22

Annie, Ella & André recap another strong performance from a more complete but still new-look Spirits squad. Heather Stainbrook's opening goal meant that every rookie has scored this season. We review how important they've all been, and the one trait they all seem to share that makes them unique, and effective.We also chat about the new midfield showing variation through some different roles, Makenna Morris continuing her goal streak, and Trinity Rodman looking a bit more like Trinity Rodman

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00:54:12

Go Tigers [Lewuvuh Match Review + Red Stars Preview]

HEY SPIRITS ·

2024/10/15

Annie, Ella & André recap yet another magical night at Audi! A new look XI dominated the game against a playoff-desperate Racing Louisville, and put up four goals in the process. We discuss each strike (including Makenna's thunderblast), Rose Kouassi's breakout game, Hal Hershfelt as a lone 6, and playing for Andi. Then we discuss potential playoff scenarios, history potentially repeating itself, and a look ahead at next weekend's home game against the Chicago Red Stars. Please subscribe, rate,

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00:52:19

Bubble wrap the Spirits [Pride Match Review + Rahsing...

HEY SPIRITS ·

2024/10/08

Annie, Ella and André discuss the ultra cruel 2-0 loss to Orlando Pride that clinched them their first ever NWSL Shield. Then, things got a lot worse. We begin with a discussion about Andi Sullivan being stretchered off the pitch, and hope beyond hope that it's not as serious as it seemed. Then we review a depleted Spirits side showing a lot of fight and ability to execute a vastly different gameplan. We also discuss the curious center back decision and cruelest of deflections which led to Orlando's

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00:50:08

Ashley 'Weightroom' Hatch, Makenna feelin chippy, and...

HEY SPIRITS ·

2024/10/01

Annie, Ella & André review the Washington Spirit's 2-1 win over a desperate Angel City. We discuss the depleted lineup, how important it was that the team found other ways to generate goals, and the dubious decision to give Hal Hershfelt her fifth yellow of the season.We also demand that Dawn Scott be credited with a hockey assist for Ashley Hatch's goal, marvel at Makenna Morris' chipped finish, shoutout Rose Kouassi, Gabby Carle and Tara McKeown, plus we dissect Aubrey Kingsbury's discretion

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00:47:46

Everything that could go wrong [KC Match Review +...

HEY SPIRITS ·

2024/09/23

Annie, Ella & André started a podcast to talk about the Washington Spirit and well sometimes that means you have to talk about the Washington Spirit when they lose 3-0 and things went from bad to worse to whatever is beyond that (maybe?). We break down what went wrong against Kansas City, how the Spirit struggled with a low block, and short corners. Then we move on to discuss Tara McKeown's new contract, and what it means for her career path. After that we preview Friday night's match

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01:03:29

Three goals, Esme's debut, and Makenna Morris on her...

HEY SPIRITS ·

2024/09/17

Annie, Ella & André review a mighty comfortable 3-0 win over Houston Dash. We discuss Esme Morgan's debut and quality on the ball, Ashley Hatch's brace, Trinity Rodman being unreal (#GoToGames), and Tara McKeown revisiting familiar territory. Then we drop our chat with Makenna Morris, who joined us just hours after her new contract was announced. We talk to Morris about her decision to re-sign and why she didn't test free agency, benefits and challenges of versatility, how many books

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00:50:48

Magic sees magic at magical Audi [Thorns Review +...

HEY SPIRITS ·

2024/09/09

Annie & André react to the Washington Spirit's second half come-from-behind 2-1 win at Rowdy Audi!We discuss a surprise starting XI, creating (but missing) lots of chances, Ouleye Sarr's injury, Trinity Rodman's goal and elite celly, Leicy Santos' stoppage time match winner, Magic Johnson, and more! Then we preview the upcoming match against the Houston Dash, and André gives a gentle warning to Spirit players to avoid getting Tarciane'd. Please subscribe, rate, and

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00:42:12

BONUS: "We want players to have autonomy over their...

HEY SPIRITS ·

2024/09/06

In this special episode, Annie, Ella & André welcome Washington Spirit forward Ashley Hatch back on the pod!Ashley Hatch was part of the bargaining committee that solidified a second landmark NWSL CBA. She tells us what negotiations were like, when and where it got contentious, why the players fought for such big changes, and tells a great story about a mic drop moment that helped secure a major win. We also chat with her about The Ditto Podcast, a new show she cohosts once a week, plus her

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