Annie Elliott

Via @SoccerInsider: Jonatan Giráldez will leave the Spirit for OL Lyonnes in June and be replaced by Adrián González. Departure comes after less than a full year officially with Spirit and is a move to another Michele Kang-owned team. washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/05…

Vote for Aubs! The Spirit couldn't have pulled off a win against the Number One without her incredible performance

🌸NEW POD🌸 Ella & André spoke with Spirit midfielder Heather Stainbrook! We talk about her path to the pros, her role changing dramatically last year, comfort shows, & ofc her thoughts on candy corn. 🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/4yQRCa… 🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey… #nwsl #washingtonspirit

Here's a look at what Washington Spirit's initial preseason roster tells us about the team in 2025: thedistrictpress.com/2025/01/24/fiv…

Washington Spirit sign Scottish GK Sandy MacIver, explaining their recent trade for an 8th international slot. But what does it mean for their roster overall? thedistrictpress.com/2025/01/20/was…

Good morning Spirits! Soooooooo if we were to do a Q&A episode, what would you ask us?

Be for real

🌸NEW POD🌸 Annie, Ella & André get into lots of Spirit news! We get into the NWSL’s concept of a schedule, USWNT senior & future callups, plus an overview of the three newest Spirits! 🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/0jggaS… 🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey… #nwsl #washingtonspirit

Washington Spirit have signed Brazilian Tamara Bolt to their roster for 2025. Here's what we know so far about the 21 year-old forward: thedistrictpress.com/2025/01/09/was…

Get the scoop on Washington Spirit's new rookie signings, Deborah Abiodun and Emma Gaines-Ramos thedistrictpress.com/2025/01/06/was…

🌸NEW POD🌸 Happy New Year! Annie, Ella & André kickoff the year with a brief look back on 2024 + listener superlatives, then look ahead to 2025! We also crown our first Candy Corn Crown recipient! 🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/6VJQ57… 🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey… #nwsl #washingtonspirit

The first signing of the Spirit’s offseason is official: Japanese midfielder Narumi Miura, who was most recently with the Courage. Two-year deal plus ’27 option. Bolsters the midfield and fills the No. 6 spot left after Andi Sullivan’s ACL injury. washingtonspirit.com/blog/2024/12/1…

Washington Spirit's end-of-year roster list is finally here! No players under contract waived, but several players, including Anna Heilferty, Lena Silano, and Nicole Barnhart, will be departing. More here: thedistrictpress.com/2024/12/10/was…

Although you gotta wonder how many of these searches are me closing and re-opening the site 20 times every time I write a game preview

Spirit dominating the District

Really interesting piece here from @thrace about instances of PRO meddling in the VAR process *during* MLS games. Give it a read: nytimes.com/athletic/59652…

🌸NEW POD🌸 Annie, Ella & André can’t stop talking about the 2024 Washington Spirit so aren’t gonna! We look back on key themes throughout the season, drop superlatives, and setup the offseason. 🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/3MDZLZ… 🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey… #nwsl #thatsthespirit

🌸NEW POD🌸 Ella & André review the Spirit’s comeback win to get to the ‘ship! We recap the game’s ebbs and flows, giggle about Gotham meeting Rose & Leicy, God Mode Aubrey Kingsbury, capes, and more! 🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/3q2OJA… 🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey… #NWSL #ThatsTheSpirit

Powered by love, the 2024 Washington Spirit are ahead of schedule thedistrictpress.com/2024/11/23/pow…

🌸IT'S MATCH DAY🌸 Washington Spirit's last match day of the year is also the CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH against the very scary Orlando Pride. Can the Spirit pull off an upset, or will legend Marta finally win the trophy? #NWSL | #ThatstheSpirit | #VamosPride thedistrictpress.com/2024/11/23/orl…