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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

00:59:59

Much Too Early Season Review

HEY SPIRITS ·

2026/04/09

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 know, we'll explain), and give our final assessment on a strange 1W-3D-1L stretch of five games.Please subscribe, rate and review, it means a lot to us! 🙏====================Follow

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00:48:22

Lucia E Sofia (w/ Lucia Di Guglielmo & Sofia Cantore)

HEY SPIRITS ·

2026/04/06

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, becoming a professional, leaving Italy, best goal they've scored so far, how to make a good carbonara (#NOBACON), funniest teammate, best dresser, DJing, chemistry, and so much more!We loved this

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00:46:30

Funniest thing to do to 63,004 people [Spirit v....

HEY SPIRITS ·

2026/03/31

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 look ahead to Sunday's matchup with Bay FC, and the progress we're hoping to see.Thank you for listening! Please subscribe, rate and review, it means a lot to us! 🙏====================Follow

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00:34:46

Annoyance & Deflation, All Up in the Minisode [Spirit...

HEY SPIRITS ·

2026/03/27

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 gave Utah the tying goal. Ugh.Thank you for listening! Please subscribe, rate and review, it means a lot to us! 🙏====================Follow UsInstagram:

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00:56:40

What’s Italian for BAAAAAANGERRRRRRR [Spirit v....

HEY SPIRITS ·

2026/03/22

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 Cantore refusing to score normal goals, defending Emma Sears, Momma Andi's return to the pitch, and more!Thank you for listening! Please subscribe, rate and review, it means a lot to us

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01:01:26

Everything Was Fine, Until It Wasn't [Spirit v....

HEY SPIRITS ·

2026/03/16

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 creativity, and the phenom that was Lucia Di Guglielmo.Thank you for listening! Please subscribe, rate and review, it means a lot to us! 🙏====================Follow UsInstagram:

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01:03:59

SEASON PREVIEW: The Roster, The Big Questions, & The...

HEY SPIRITS ·

2026/03/12

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 opinions on the brand new cherry blossom-inspired kits. Join us to get ready for another season of NWSLing!Thank you for listening! Please subscribe, rate and review, it means a lot to us

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00:28:29

The Figure Skating Center Back (w/ Elisabeth 'Eli' Tsé)

HEY SPIRITS ·

2026/03/02

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 NWSL, and what Gabby Carle and Rose Kouassi have to do to convince her to play for their respective national teams. All that, and more!Thank you for listening, please subscribe, rate, and

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00:43:30

Community, Collaboration, & Cool "Disco" Dan (w/...

HEY SPIRITS ·

2026/02/18

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 discuss how the collaboration came about, celebrating real DC in the design, what it means for a club to embed itself in a community, DC sports fandom, and a lot more.Thank you for listening, please

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00:38:34

EMERGENCY POD: Screaming, Croixing, Throwing Up

HEY SPIRITS ·

2026/02/12

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 Bethune's departure leaves behind, potential reasons for her wanting the move, and engage in some crashing out.Thank you for listening, please subscribe, rate, and review — it means a lot to us

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01:09:23

Conflict is my love language (w/ Haley Carter)

HEY SPIRITS ·

2026/02/09

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 in the front office, what she hopes to accomplish with the Spirit, why she plays video games, and so much more. Like, sooooo much more!Thank you for listening, please subscribe, rate, and review — it

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00:35:06

Goalkeeping, Axolotls, & Muscle Cars (w/ Wojo)

HEY SPIRITS ·

2026/02/05

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 more.Thank you for listening, please subscribe, rate, and review — it means a lot to us! 🙏====================Follow UsInstagram:

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00:47:44

Rodman's (finally) Back, & Other Roster News

HEY SPIRITS ·

2026/01/26

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, the return of Tamara Bolt & Emma Gaines-Ramos from their loans, and the departures of Narumi Miura and Heather Stainbrook (loan).Thank you for listening, please subscribe, rate, and review — it means

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00:56:04

Grievances and Classification and Parity, Oh my! (w/...

HEY SPIRITS ·

2026/01/19

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 also discuss 'classification' vs. 'player compensation', criteria, parity, raising the salary cap, and a lot more. Thank you for listening, please subscribe, rate, and review — it means a

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01:05:18

HIP Rants & Offseason Moves

HEY SPIRITS ·

2026/01/12

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 Rule, including its many flaws.Then we dive into offseason moves to give sad goodbyes to Courtney Brown and Brittany Ratcliffe, and warm welcomes to Lucia Di Guglielmo and Sara Wojdelko. We also

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00:56:14

2025 Hey Spirits Awards Show

HEY SPIRITS ·

2026/01/05

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, Goal, Assist and Defensive Play of the Year, and of course, who will be the second ever recipient of our MVP award, the Candy Corn Crown.Thank you for listening, please subscribe, rate, and

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00:47:38

The NWSL/Trinity Rodman Contract Saga

HEY SPIRITS ·

2025/12/16

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 center of a grievance, and a newly proposed mechanism that has some good/some bad, but is ultimately a workaround that would leave lots of players behind. We get into it all!Thank you for listening,

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01:12:53

2025 Spirits Season Review

HEY SPIRITS ·

2025/12/04

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 another fun playoff run to another NWSL Championship, and a lot more. Plus, we drop our nominees for our Hey Spirits Awards!After, we need 🫵YOU🫵 to help us out. We'll be awarding best goal,

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01:17:50

Get in, we're doing group therapy [Spirits v. Gotham...

HEY SPIRITS ·

2025/11/23

Annie, Ella & André review a(nother) sad and frustrating NWSL Championship game.First, we talk through the game: Why the Spirit struggled to create chances, suffering through low xG battles, wining the battle but losing the war, and fairness.Then we discuss 'that moment', the human perspective, who was to blame for Gotham's goal, and why the only mistake made isn't the one you think.Thank you for listening, please subscribe, rate, and review — it means a lot to us

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00:22:25

REBE & RUMI! (w/ Rebeca Bernal & Narumi Miura)

HEY SPIRITS ·

2025/11/21

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 Bernal telling us who she plays for (🫶), and Narumi telling us the thing she couldn't believe when she first came to the States (😂).We've been waiting for a while to chat with these

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