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Annie Elliott @annieelliott.bsky.social · 1d

Wow, we almost had the reemergence of Air Metayer

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Annie Elliott @annieelliott.bsky.social · 1d

Tara and Rose off at the half??? Now that's commitment to rest and rotation.

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Annie Elliott @annieelliott.bsky.social · 1d

This rain looks very unpleasant to play in.

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The District Press @districtpressdc.bsky.social · 1d

🟡IT'S MATCH DAY!⚫

Washington Spirit are looking to secure a home playoff match tonight in North Carolina, but they face a Courage desperately in need of points to stay in the race for the postseason.

thedistrictpress.com/2025/10/11/n...

North Carolina Courage vs. Washington Spirit: Preview, time, and how to watch

A home playoff match is in sight for Washington Spirit, but to guarantee it tonight, they’ll need to get through the highly-motivated North Carolina Courage who are four points away from the …

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Annie Elliott @annieelliott.bsky.social · 2d

"lower body" so mysterious

Hey Spirits! @heyspirits.bsky.social · 2d

Availability Report

✨Spirits✨
MATERNITY LEAVE: Hatch, Krueger, Sullivan
SEI: Jessee, Sarr
OUT: Brown (ankle)

Courage
SEI: Wingate
OUT: Pinto (lower body), Rauch (lower body)
QUESTIONABLE: Gomes (lower body), O’Sullivan (lower body)

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Annie Elliott @annieelliott.bsky.social · 2d

Have you tried asking them to bar review?

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The District Press @districtpressdc.bsky.social · 2d

With another Concacaf W Champions Cup match coming up for the Spirit next week, Annie and André took a look at the lessons from last week's draw with Gotham FC.

Takeaways from Washington Spirit’s Concacaf Champions Cup draw with Gotham FC

After two high-scoring matches against teams from El Salvador and Canada in the Concacaf W Champions Cup, the Washington Spirit were finally held scoreless by NWSL opponent NJ/NY Gotham FC last Wednesday. With the battle to make the knockout stage still raging, Annie Elliott and André Carlisle took a look at the biggest lessons from that game. Tara McKeown leaps to block a Gotham FC player.

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Annie Elliott @annieelliott.bsky.social · 3d

That is how I'm mathing things out as well.

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Annie Elliott @annieelliott.bsky.social · 3d

😍

Hope I didn't mess up your week by saying, "Hey, hey, Spirits" last week!

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Hey Spirits! @heyspirits.bsky.social · 5d

🌸NEW POD🌸

Annie, Ella & André recap another magical match at Audi. It wasn’t straightforward though, after a great early goal there was frustration, then an equalizer – and we talk about it all!

🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/2yCL...
🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... #nwsl #woso

episode graphic with photo of players chasing kouassi after her game winner

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American Soccer Analysis @americansocceranalysis.com · 6d

NWSL Goals Added (g+) and xG Leaders ⬇️
(as of: 2025-10-06)

🤖⚽️ | #nwsl

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Annie Elliott @annieelliott.bsky.social · 6d

Thank Morgan! I just put it together

Annie Elliott @annieelliott.bsky.social · 7d

A... crot?

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The District Press @districtpressdc.bsky.social · 7d

👻IT'S MATCH DAY!👻

Washington Spirit play one of their final home matches of the year today against San Diego Wave. Their hope is to secure some more home matches — in the playoffs.
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Washington Spirit vs. San Diego Wave FC: Preview, time, and how to watch

1759683780 days hours minutes secondsuntilWashington Spirit Vs. San Diego Wave The Washington Spirit return to Audi Field on Sunday, October 5th, with everything to play for…

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Annie Elliott @annieelliott.bsky.social · 8d

Being a Bobcat fan is ANNOYING

Annie Elliott @annieelliott.bsky.social · 8d

What the hell

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Annie Elliott @annieelliott.bsky.social · 8d

The Felicity sounds very sweet!

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Annie Elliott @annieelliott.bsky.social · 9d

Baby FC is strong

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Annie Elliott @annieelliott.bsky.social · 10d

Trinity is so back

NWSL @nwslsoccer.com · 10d

Been her all along 🤏

Trinity Rodman bagged 4 goals/2 assists to help Washington clinch the second postseason spot, earning her EA Sports FC September Player of the Month honors!

Read More: bit.ly/3VMOxWT

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Annie Elliott @annieelliott.bsky.social · 10d

So deserved. Her poise and talent have been incredible to watch.

NWSL @nwslsoccer.com · 10d

From debut to dominance. ⭐

One month in and she's already moving different — 87.3% passing accuracy, second in the league in tackles, and now Deborah Abiodun is September’s Ally Rookie of the Month.

Read More: bit.ly/3VO4wnH

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Annie Elliott @annieelliott.bsky.social · 10d

Give me some time to research countercurses and get back to you.

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Annie Elliott @annieelliott.bsky.social · 11d

This feels like performance art.

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Annie Elliott @annieelliott.bsky.social · 11d

I think Sofia may need some taller socks to keep those little shinguards in place.

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Annie Elliott @annieelliott.bsky.social · 11d

The game is on Prime! I'm saved!!

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Annie Elliott @annieelliott.bsky.social · 11d

Did they play the second-ever game? Who gets to be A Rivalry?

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