Annie Elliott
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I write about the Washington Spirit at Thedistrictpress.com and talk about them on @heyspirits.bsky.social
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Happy NWSL Schedule Release Day!!
Washington Spirit’s 2026 home schedule revealed
NWSL Schedule Release Day is finally here! And believe it or not, it's a whole week earlier than last year. We at The District Press got a preview of Washington Spirit's regular season home schedule and have all the details to share with you. Let's take a look at the schedule, and then we can get to the highlights. In addition to these home games, Washington will play in Denver Summit's inaugural home game at Empower Field at Mile High on Sat., Mar.
thedistrictpress.com
January 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Happy NWSL Schedule Release Day!!
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I love the line-breaking passing from the back and the pacy dribbling through the mid-field. Tse is gonna fit in nicely with the Spirit's playing style.
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Élisabeth Tsé Highlights | Le Havre Arkema première ligue 2024 25
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January 13, 2026 at 3:52 PM
I love the line-breaking passing from the back and the pacy dribbling through the mid-field. Tse is gonna fit in nicely with the Spirit's playing style.
youtu.be/EGHcnQ3cVDk?...
youtu.be/EGHcnQ3cVDk?...
Another defender who needs an international spot is NOT what I was expecting to see!
INBOX: Washington Spirit have signed Canadian defender Élisabeth Tsé to a three-year plus option contract. The team will pay a transfer fee to Le Havre.
January 13, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Another defender who needs an international spot is NOT what I was expecting to see!
INBOX: Washington Spirit have signed Canadian defender Élisabeth Tsé to a three-year plus option contract. The team will pay a transfer fee to Le Havre.
January 13, 2026 at 3:07 PM
INBOX: Washington Spirit have signed Canadian defender Élisabeth Tsé to a three-year plus option contract. The team will pay a transfer fee to Le Havre.
One of the best days of the year TBH
January 12, 2026 at 5:45 PM
One of the best days of the year TBH
This is especially true give Adrián's preference for playing Croix and Leicy together in big games.
A tough move to lose Narumi after just one year, but assuming Andi is back at the start of the year, Spirit will have seven midfielders: Bethune, Santos, Sullivan, Hershfelt, Abiodun, Stainbrook (and sometimes Bernal). Very crowded position group.
January 12, 2026 at 5:15 PM
This is especially true give Adrián's preference for playing Croix and Leicy together in big games.
A tough move to lose Narumi after just one year, but assuming Andi is back at the start of the year, Spirit will have seven midfielders: Bethune, Santos, Sullivan, Hershfelt, Abiodun, Stainbrook (and sometimes Bernal). Very crowded position group.
January 12, 2026 at 5:13 PM
A tough move to lose Narumi after just one year, but assuming Andi is back at the start of the year, Spirit will have seven midfielders: Bethune, Santos, Sullivan, Hershfelt, Abiodun, Stainbrook (and sometimes Bernal). Very crowded position group.
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Narumi Miura, welcome to the Beehive State 👑🐝
URFC Acquires Midfielder Narumi Miura In Trade With Washington Spirit | Utah Royals
HERRIMAN, Utah (Monday January 12, 2026) — The Utah Royals have acquired Japanese international midfielder Narumi Miura in a trade with the Washington Spirit in exchange for $180,000 in allocation mon...
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January 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Narumi Miura, welcome to the Beehive State 👑🐝
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🌸NEW POD🌸
We turn our attention to 2026! We start with a Trinity Rodman update, why she was listed as 'unattached' and update her contract situation. We also explain the new HIP Rule, including its many flaws.
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We turn our attention to 2026! We start with a Trinity Rodman update, why she was listed as 'unattached' and update her contract situation. We also explain the new HIP Rule, including its many flaws.
🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/3ZEf...
🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... #nwsl #woso
January 12, 2026 at 3:52 PM
🌸NEW POD🌸
We turn our attention to 2026! We start with a Trinity Rodman update, why she was listed as 'unattached' and update her contract situation. We also explain the new HIP Rule, including its many flaws.
🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/3ZEf...
🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... #nwsl #woso
We turn our attention to 2026! We start with a Trinity Rodman update, why she was listed as 'unattached' and update her contract situation. We also explain the new HIP Rule, including its many flaws.
🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/3ZEf...
🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... #nwsl #woso
INBOX: Washington Spirit have signed Vanderbilt GK Sara Wodjelko to a one-year contract.
The team now officially has five goalies on the roster, so I expect some more news.
The team now officially has five goalies on the roster, so I expect some more news.
January 9, 2026 at 3:09 PM
INBOX: Washington Spirit have signed Vanderbilt GK Sara Wodjelko to a one-year contract.
The team now officially has five goalies on the roster, so I expect some more news.
The team now officially has five goalies on the roster, so I expect some more news.
It's possible 2026 is going to be my year.
January 9, 2026 at 3:07 PM
It's possible 2026 is going to be my year.
"Trinity Rodman (unattached)"
January 8, 2026 at 4:11 PM
"Trinity Rodman (unattached)"
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There are two ways we recommend taking action today in response to the murder of Renee Nicole Good:
Join us at Sherman Circle at 5:30pm for a community vigil!
Then at 8pm, there will be a nationwide virtual rapid response call focused on next steps & action!
www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
Join us at Sherman Circle at 5:30pm for a community vigil!
Then at 8pm, there will be a nationwide virtual rapid response call focused on next steps & action!
www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
January 8, 2026 at 3:31 PM
There are two ways we recommend taking action today in response to the murder of Renee Nicole Good:
Join us at Sherman Circle at 5:30pm for a community vigil!
Then at 8pm, there will be a nationwide virtual rapid response call focused on next steps & action!
www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
Join us at Sherman Circle at 5:30pm for a community vigil!
Then at 8pm, there will be a nationwide virtual rapid response call focused on next steps & action!
www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
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January 7, 2026 at 4:19 PM
I'm curious about what this means for Lyza Jessee (née Bosselmann), who was injured early in 2024 and has remained on SEI designation since then.
INBOX: Washington Spirit have signed GK Kaylie Collins to a new one-year contract for 2026. This will be her third season with the team.
January 7, 2026 at 3:11 PM
I'm curious about what this means for Lyza Jessee (née Bosselmann), who was injured early in 2024 and has remained on SEI designation since then.
INBOX: Washington Spirit have signed GK Kaylie Collins to a new one-year contract for 2026. This will be her third season with the team.
January 7, 2026 at 3:09 PM
INBOX: Washington Spirit have signed GK Kaylie Collins to a new one-year contract for 2026. This will be her third season with the team.
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streets must never forget the sarr/bethune linkup
January 6, 2026 at 5:17 PM
streets must never forget the sarr/bethune linkup
INBOX: Washington Spirit will part ways with Ouleye Sarr, Kysha Sylla, Courtney Brown, and Brittany Ratcliffe this offseason.
Brown and Ratcliffe were under contract for 2026 but agreed to mutual termination. Ratcliffe and Sarr are now free agents, Brown has signed with Utah and Sylla's loan ended.
Brown and Ratcliffe were under contract for 2026 but agreed to mutual termination. Ratcliffe and Sarr are now free agents, Brown has signed with Utah and Sylla's loan ended.
January 6, 2026 at 5:09 PM
INBOX: Washington Spirit will part ways with Ouleye Sarr, Kysha Sylla, Courtney Brown, and Brittany Ratcliffe this offseason.
Brown and Ratcliffe were under contract for 2026 but agreed to mutual termination. Ratcliffe and Sarr are now free agents, Brown has signed with Utah and Sylla's loan ended.
Brown and Ratcliffe were under contract for 2026 but agreed to mutual termination. Ratcliffe and Sarr are now free agents, Brown has signed with Utah and Sylla's loan ended.
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The 2025 Hey Spirits Awards winners have been announced. See the full breakdown of votes in each category here.
The 2025 Hey Spirits Awards: how our listeners voted
To celebrate Washington Spirit's phenomenal 2025 season, the Hey Spirits team asked fans to weigh in on who should win the 2025 Hey Spirits Awards, including Biggest Surprise, Goal and Assist of the Season, and MVP a.k.a "the Candy Corn Crown." See all the nominees and how listeners voted in each category below. Biggest Surprise In place of a Rookie or Newcomer of the Year Award, Hey Spirits asks, "Who was your biggest surprise this year?" Nominees included rookies, players joining from other leagues, and even a coach stepping into a new permanent role.
thedistrictpress.com
January 6, 2026 at 3:18 PM
The 2025 Hey Spirits Awards winners have been announced. See the full breakdown of votes in each category here.
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🌸NEW POD🌸
Before turning the page on last season, Annie, Ella & André had one last thing to do: give out awards!
We tallied your votes to help select our winners for Biggest Surprise, Big Damn Hero, Goal, Assist and Defensive Play of the Season, and our MVP, who will receive our Candy Corn Crown!
Before turning the page on last season, Annie, Ella & André had one last thing to do: give out awards!
We tallied your votes to help select our winners for Biggest Surprise, Big Damn Hero, Goal, Assist and Defensive Play of the Season, and our MVP, who will receive our Candy Corn Crown!
January 5, 2026 at 3:48 PM
🌸NEW POD🌸
Before turning the page on last season, Annie, Ella & André had one last thing to do: give out awards!
We tallied your votes to help select our winners for Biggest Surprise, Big Damn Hero, Goal, Assist and Defensive Play of the Season, and our MVP, who will receive our Candy Corn Crown!
Before turning the page on last season, Annie, Ella & André had one last thing to do: give out awards!
We tallied your votes to help select our winners for Biggest Surprise, Big Damn Hero, Goal, Assist and Defensive Play of the Season, and our MVP, who will receive our Candy Corn Crown!
Update on Courtney Brown from Spirit Communications team: "the Spirit and Courtney Brown agreed to a mutual contract termination prior to her signing with Utah."
December 31, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Update on Courtney Brown from Spirit Communications team: "the Spirit and Courtney Brown agreed to a mutual contract termination prior to her signing with Utah."
This is why I was getting concerned about Washington Spirit not announcing roster updates yet.
Courtney Brown was under contract with the Spirit through 2026. Now, Utah Royals have announced she's joining them as a free agent. What happened to her contract? We can only speculate
Courtney Brown was under contract with the Spirit through 2026. Now, Utah Royals have announced she's joining them as a free agent. What happened to her contract? We can only speculate
December 31, 2025 at 5:10 PM
This is why I was getting concerned about Washington Spirit not announcing roster updates yet.
Courtney Brown was under contract with the Spirit through 2026. Now, Utah Royals have announced she's joining them as a free agent. What happened to her contract? We can only speculate
Courtney Brown was under contract with the Spirit through 2026. Now, Utah Royals have announced she's joining them as a free agent. What happened to her contract? We can only speculate
Sorry, what?
Back to the state where it all began 💛👑
Welcome home, Courtney Brown!
Welcome home, Courtney Brown!
URFC Announces Signing of Utah Native Courtney Brown | Utah Royals
HERRIMAN, Utah (Tuesday, December 30, 2025) - Utah Royals FC announces the signing of forward Courtney Brown as a free agent through the 2026 season.
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December 31, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Sorry, what?
As rumored, Lucia Di Guglielmo will be joining the Washington Spirit! She's signed a 3-year contract with an option for 2029.
washingtonspirit.com/blog/2025/12...
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Washington Spirit Signs Defender Lucia Di Guglielmo
The Washington Spirit has signed Italian defender Lucia Di Guglielmo to a three-year contract with a 2029 team option, the club announced today. As part of the move, the Spirit will pay a transfer fee...
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December 31, 2025 at 3:01 PM
As rumored, Lucia Di Guglielmo will be joining the Washington Spirit! She's signed a 3-year contract with an option for 2029.
washingtonspirit.com/blog/2025/12...
washingtonspirit.com/blog/2025/12...