Hey Spirits!
@heyspirits.bsky.social
A Washington Spirit podcast hosted by @annieelliott.bsky.social, @ellabrockway.bsky.social, and @838carlisle.bsky.social.
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Annie, Ella & André discuss 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 – of which there are many!
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Annie, Ella & André discuss 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 – of which there are many!
🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/0ts1...
🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... #nwsl #woso
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I don't have more sourcing than @jennatonelli.bsky.social on the Lucia di Guglielmo rumor, but I do want to note that she holds a master's in industrial chemistry
December 18, 2025 at 5:54 PM
I don't have more sourcing than @jennatonelli.bsky.social on the Lucia di Guglielmo rumor, but I do want to note that she holds a master's in industrial chemistry
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I love that our intl players have teammates from the same country or who speak the same language (exception is Rumi but I’m counting the Japanese Spirit staff member)
December 18, 2025 at 5:14 PM
I love that our intl players have teammates from the same country or who speak the same language (exception is Rumi but I’m counting the Japanese Spirit staff member)
We're not sure who this is but it sounds like they have sources so we're just passing this along. 👀👀
A source has confirmed to me that Italian international Lucia Di Guglielmo will be headed to the #NWSL with a landing spot likely with the Washington Spirit.
Of note, Di Guglielmo is represented by Assist Women, the same agency that reps Sofia Cantore and Lisa Boattin.
Of note, Di Guglielmo is represented by Assist Women, the same agency that reps Sofia Cantore and Lisa Boattin.
December 18, 2025 at 5:09 PM
We're not sure who this is but it sounds like they have sources so we're just passing this along. 👀👀
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cba states that timelines can only be extended by mutual written agreement from both parties, the nwslpa is better than me
Today, Wednesday, marked 14 days from the NWSLPA's grievance filed on behalf of Trinity Rodman against the NWSL. Sources tell me that the deadline for the league's response to sustain or deny the grievance in writing has been extended.
Full context of the grievance and process 👇
Full context of the grievance and process 👇
The NWSLPA has filed a grievance against the #NWSL on behalf of Trinity Rodman for a "flagrant violation" of Rodman's free agency rights, and multiple CBA violations after a multi-year, multi-million dollar agreement between Rodman and the Spirit was vetoed by the league.
December 18, 2025 at 2:20 AM
cba states that timelines can only be extended by mutual written agreement from both parties, the nwslpa is better than me
“Soccer stadiums are the last refuge,” he said. “That’s where you go to hear the truth.” 💛🖤💛🖤
equalizersoccer.com/2025/12/10/f... from @equalizersoccer.bsky.social
equalizersoccer.com/2025/12/10/f... from @equalizersoccer.bsky.social
‘Free DC’: Washington Spirit fans channel activism pitchside
Many rival SGs have united behind the chant
equalizersoccer.com
December 17, 2025 at 3:45 PM
“Soccer stadiums are the last refuge,” he said. “That’s where you go to hear the truth.” 💛🖤💛🖤
equalizersoccer.com/2025/12/10/f... from @equalizersoccer.bsky.social
equalizersoccer.com/2025/12/10/f... from @equalizersoccer.bsky.social
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More Spirit coverage from the best trio out there.
🌸NEW POD🌸
Annie, Ella & André discuss 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 – of which there are many!
🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/0ts1...
🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... #nwsl #woso
Annie, Ella & André discuss 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 – of which there are many!
🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/0ts1...
🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... #nwsl #woso
December 16, 2025 at 4:50 PM
More Spirit coverage from the best trio out there.
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Alternatively, this could have been called “The episode that would not have been necessary had the NWSL allowed the perfectly legal contract that was agreed to by club and player”
🌸NEW POD🌸
Annie, Ella & André discuss 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 – of which there are many!
🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/0ts1...
🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... #nwsl #woso
Annie, Ella & André discuss 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 – of which there are many!
🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/0ts1...
🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... #nwsl #woso
December 16, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Alternatively, this could have been called “The episode that would not have been necessary had the NWSL allowed the perfectly legal contract that was agreed to by club and player”
🌸NEW POD🌸
Annie, Ella & André discuss 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 – of which there are many!
🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/0ts1...
🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... #nwsl #woso
Annie, Ella & André discuss 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 – of which there are many!
🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/0ts1...
🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... #nwsl #woso
December 16, 2025 at 4:09 PM
🌸NEW POD🌸
Annie, Ella & André discuss 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 – of which there are many!
🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/0ts1...
🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... #nwsl #woso
Annie, Ella & André discuss 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 – of which there are many!
🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/0ts1...
🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... #nwsl #woso
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Peyton has overcome so much to be a regular presence at multiple NWSL venues on the east coast. Without a service dog, she won't be able to continue that work.
The cost of finding and training a service dog is very high, so if you can help at all, you'd be helping one of the good ones in woso.
The cost of finding and training a service dog is very high, so if you can help at all, you'd be helping one of the good ones in woso.
I’m not sure I’ll ever find the right words for this.
In October, my service dog died suddenly. If you’ve seen me, in a stadium, on a sideline, in a press box, you’ve seen her.
While I mourn her, I must look forward to find her successor. Please share & consider donating if able
gofund.me/599149570
In October, my service dog died suddenly. If you’ve seen me, in a stadium, on a sideline, in a press box, you’ve seen her.
While I mourn her, I must look forward to find her successor. Please share & consider donating if able
gofund.me/599149570
Donate to Help Peyton Regain Independence After Loss of Service Dog, organized by Peyton Skeels
My name is Peyton, and I am fundraising to bring home and trai… Peyton Skeels needs your support for Help Peyton Regain Independence After Loss of Service Dog
gofund.me
December 15, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Peyton has overcome so much to be a regular presence at multiple NWSL venues on the east coast. Without a service dog, she won't be able to continue that work.
The cost of finding and training a service dog is very high, so if you can help at all, you'd be helping one of the good ones in woso.
The cost of finding and training a service dog is very high, so if you can help at all, you'd be helping one of the good ones in woso.
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The Washington Spirit today announced the appointment of Kim Bolt as Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer, a newly created executive role that reflects the club’s continued evolution into a high-performance, growth-oriented organization.
December 15, 2025 at 3:17 PM
The Washington Spirit today announced the appointment of Kim Bolt as Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer, a newly created executive role that reflects the club’s continued evolution into a high-performance, growth-oriented organization.
Annaïg Butel, Ouleye Sarr and Anna Heilferty made it to Tara’s wedding 🥹🥹🥹
December 15, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Annaïg Butel, Ouleye Sarr and Anna Heilferty made it to Tara’s wedding 🥹🥹🥹
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The quest for the Washington Spirit to re-sign Trinity Rodman has gotten, um, complicated. From arbitration to newly voted on mechanisms to a letter from members of Congress, a lot is happening.
Here's an up-to-date explainer about it all...
#nwsl #woso #nwslpa
Here's an up-to-date explainer about it all...
#nwsl #woso #nwslpa
The NWSL/Trinity Rodman contract saga, explained
Well, the NWSL offseason has officially begun with several player moves announced and teams releasing final rosters. The Washington Spirit haven't done much just yet, and that's likely because their priority this offseason — see if Trinity Rodman wants to re-sign, and if so, re-sign her — has had a few hiccups. A lot has happened, so let's walk through it...
thedistrictpress.com
December 13, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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In the DMV, the Spirit have the juice.
Utah and Wyoming are unbelievably cool and I’ve always said this.
December 12, 2025 at 1:48 AM
In the DMV, the Spirit have the juice.
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DC, I love you
Utah and Wyoming are unbelievably cool and I’ve always said this.
December 12, 2025 at 1:43 AM
DC, I love you
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The Rose shross against the Wavé isn’t one of these but I nominate that. For catharsis though, gotta go Trin’s goal in her first game back where I thought Audi was literally going to explode.
Yup, it’s time.
GOAL OF THE SEASON! Did we miss your favorite Spirits banger? Make your case below 👇👇👇
GOAL OF THE SEASON! Did we miss your favorite Spirits banger? Make your case below 👇👇👇
December 11, 2025 at 8:03 PM
The Rose shross against the Wavé isn’t one of these but I nominate that. For catharsis though, gotta go Trin’s goal in her first game back where I thought Audi was literally going to explode.
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Great choices. Let me add two more nominees
A) Ashley Hatch's historic 50th goal as a Spirit (3-14 vs Dash)
B) Croix Bethune vs Bay FC at Oracle for the karma ⬇️
Aug 28, 2024: Croix's iconic rookie season ends on a baseball field
Aug 23, 2025: Croix's first goal back is on a baseball field!
A) Ashley Hatch's historic 50th goal as a Spirit (3-14 vs Dash)
B) Croix Bethune vs Bay FC at Oracle for the karma ⬇️
Aug 28, 2024: Croix's iconic rookie season ends on a baseball field
Aug 23, 2025: Croix's first goal back is on a baseball field!
December 11, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Great choices. Let me add two more nominees
A) Ashley Hatch's historic 50th goal as a Spirit (3-14 vs Dash)
B) Croix Bethune vs Bay FC at Oracle for the karma ⬇️
Aug 28, 2024: Croix's iconic rookie season ends on a baseball field
Aug 23, 2025: Croix's first goal back is on a baseball field!
A) Ashley Hatch's historic 50th goal as a Spirit (3-14 vs Dash)
B) Croix Bethune vs Bay FC at Oracle for the karma ⬇️
Aug 28, 2024: Croix's iconic rookie season ends on a baseball field
Aug 23, 2025: Croix's first goal back is on a baseball field!
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Ella's dedication, professionalism, and insight lifted the standard in the media spaces at Audi & in NWSL coverage writ large.
Big loss for the Post, but I couldn't be more confident that she's going to be fantastic in what's next.
Big loss for the Post, but I couldn't be more confident that she's going to be fantastic in what's next.
Time for Some Personal News: This is my last week at The Washington Post.
I’m immensely grateful to have started my professional career in such a legendary newsroom and to have worked alongside so many smart, talented and thoughtful journalists for the past 4.5 years.
I’m immensely grateful to have started my professional career in such a legendary newsroom and to have worked alongside so many smart, talented and thoughtful journalists for the past 4.5 years.
December 11, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Ella's dedication, professionalism, and insight lifted the standard in the media spaces at Audi & in NWSL coverage writ large.
Big loss for the Post, but I couldn't be more confident that she's going to be fantastic in what's next.
Big loss for the Post, but I couldn't be more confident that she's going to be fantastic in what's next.
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It has been such a privilege to spend every day working with some of the world’s best sportswriters and to help cover World Cups, Olympics, historic Spirit seasons and everything in between.
More soon on what’s next! For now, lots of gratitude. ✌🏼
More soon on what’s next! For now, lots of gratitude. ✌🏼
December 11, 2025 at 6:01 PM
It has been such a privilege to spend every day working with some of the world’s best sportswriters and to help cover World Cups, Olympics, historic Spirit seasons and everything in between.
More soon on what’s next! For now, lots of gratitude. ✌🏼
More soon on what’s next! For now, lots of gratitude. ✌🏼
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Time for Some Personal News: This is my last week at The Washington Post.
I’m immensely grateful to have started my professional career in such a legendary newsroom and to have worked alongside so many smart, talented and thoughtful journalists for the past 4.5 years.
I’m immensely grateful to have started my professional career in such a legendary newsroom and to have worked alongside so many smart, talented and thoughtful journalists for the past 4.5 years.
December 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Time for Some Personal News: This is my last week at The Washington Post.
I’m immensely grateful to have started my professional career in such a legendary newsroom and to have worked alongside so many smart, talented and thoughtful journalists for the past 4.5 years.
I’m immensely grateful to have started my professional career in such a legendary newsroom and to have worked alongside so many smart, talented and thoughtful journalists for the past 4.5 years.
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I love when she reminds people of this because it’s a clear “don’t fuck with me”
"Guys. I was a Marine, okay? I got 200 people out of Afghanistan to Australia. I know a thing or two about visas and immigration."
— Haley Carter, with a smile, responding to a question on the Spirit's roster construction and the number of international players from @ellabrockway.bsky.social
— Haley Carter, with a smile, responding to a question on the Spirit's roster construction and the number of international players from @ellabrockway.bsky.social
December 9, 2025 at 9:00 PM
I love when she reminds people of this because it’s a clear “don’t fuck with me”
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Carter says Kynisca global sporting director Markel Zubizarreta was part of the interview process, and has been part of the onboarding process since she agreed to join the club, with multiple conversations taking place even at this early stage.
December 9, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Carter says Kynisca global sporting director Markel Zubizarreta was part of the interview process, and has been part of the onboarding process since she agreed to join the club, with multiple conversations taking place even at this early stage.
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"Guys. I was a Marine, okay? I got 200 people out of Afghanistan to Australia. I know a thing or two about visas and immigration."
— Haley Carter, with a smile, responding to a question on the Spirit's roster construction and the number of international players from @ellabrockway.bsky.social
— Haley Carter, with a smile, responding to a question on the Spirit's roster construction and the number of international players from @ellabrockway.bsky.social
December 9, 2025 at 8:53 PM
"Guys. I was a Marine, okay? I got 200 people out of Afghanistan to Australia. I know a thing or two about visas and immigration."
— Haley Carter, with a smile, responding to a question on the Spirit's roster construction and the number of international players from @ellabrockway.bsky.social
— Haley Carter, with a smile, responding to a question on the Spirit's roster construction and the number of international players from @ellabrockway.bsky.social
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Haley Carter says she feels the NWSL is treating the Rodman situation with seriousness.
"I am optimistic at the urgency and attention level and interest from everyone in the NWSL, board members and the NWSL office alike, in trying to come up with a solution."
(? from @sandraherrera.bsky.social)
"I am optimistic at the urgency and attention level and interest from everyone in the NWSL, board members and the NWSL office alike, in trying to come up with a solution."
(? from @sandraherrera.bsky.social)
December 9, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Haley Carter says she feels the NWSL is treating the Rodman situation with seriousness.
"I am optimistic at the urgency and attention level and interest from everyone in the NWSL, board members and the NWSL office alike, in trying to come up with a solution."
(? from @sandraherrera.bsky.social)
"I am optimistic at the urgency and attention level and interest from everyone in the NWSL, board members and the NWSL office alike, in trying to come up with a solution."
(? from @sandraherrera.bsky.social)
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Paige Metayer vs Orlando! 10/18/25
December 9, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Paige Metayer vs Orlando! 10/18/25