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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Stats for Washington Spirit short-term signee Molly Skurcenski out of Texas Tech.
Seems like the Spirit are looking at her at CB, but she played mostly as a defensive mid in 2025.
Seems like the Spirit are looking at her at CB, but she played mostly as a defensive mid in 2025.
January 28, 2026 at 2:24 AM
Stats for Washington Spirit short-term signee Molly Skurcenski out of Texas Tech.
Seems like the Spirit are looking at her at CB, but she played mostly as a defensive mid in 2025.
Seems like the Spirit are looking at her at CB, but she played mostly as a defensive mid in 2025.
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Spirit have announced their 2026 preseason roster.
Worth noting that Rebeca Bernal, Rosemonde Kouassi, & Leicy Santos are not listed as internationals. Spirit confirm to me that all 3 received US residency & will not count as internationals.
Worth noting that Rebeca Bernal, Rosemonde Kouassi, & Leicy Santos are not listed as internationals. Spirit confirm to me that all 3 received US residency & will not count as internationals.
January 27, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Spirit have announced their 2026 preseason roster.
Worth noting that Rebeca Bernal, Rosemonde Kouassi, & Leicy Santos are not listed as internationals. Spirit confirm to me that all 3 received US residency & will not count as internationals.
Worth noting that Rebeca Bernal, Rosemonde Kouassi, & Leicy Santos are not listed as internationals. Spirit confirm to me that all 3 received US residency & will not count as internationals.
The Spirit have confirmed these players will be replacing Ashley Hatch and Casey Krueger, who are both on maternity leave.
INBOX: Washington Spirit have signed two short-term injury replacement players: Madison Haugen from Sporting CP in Portugal and Molly Skurcenski from Texas Tech, both defenders
January 27, 2026 at 4:55 PM
The Spirit have confirmed these players will be replacing Ashley Hatch and Casey Krueger, who are both on maternity leave.
Of interest to my husband and possibly no one else: Madison is also a former Texas Longhorn (and Georgia Bulldog)
INBOX: Washington Spirit have signed two short-term injury replacement players: Madison Haugen from Sporting CP in Portugal and Molly Skurcenski from Texas Tech, both defenders
January 27, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Of interest to my husband and possibly no one else: Madison is also a former Texas Longhorn (and Georgia Bulldog)
INBOX: Washington Spirit have signed two short-term injury replacement players: Madison Haugen from Sporting CP in Portugal and Molly Skurcenski from Texas Tech, both defenders
January 27, 2026 at 4:42 PM
INBOX: Washington Spirit have signed two short-term injury replacement players: Madison Haugen from Sporting CP in Portugal and Molly Skurcenski from Texas Tech, both defenders
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🌸NEW POD🌸
Annie, Ella & André discuss the league finally allowing Trinity Rodman to re-sign with the Spirit, and how it feels like a new chapter. Then we dive into all of the roster news so far!
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Annie, Ella & André discuss the league finally allowing Trinity Rodman to re-sign with the Spirit, and how it feels like a new chapter. Then we dive into all of the roster news so far!
🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/14Kd...
🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... #nwsl #woso
January 26, 2026 at 5:12 PM
🌸NEW POD🌸
Annie, Ella & André discuss the league finally allowing Trinity Rodman to re-sign with the Spirit, and how it feels like a new chapter. Then we dive into all of the roster news so far!
🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/14Kd...
🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... #nwsl #woso
Annie, Ella & André discuss the league finally allowing Trinity Rodman to re-sign with the Spirit, and how it feels like a new chapter. Then we dive into all of the roster news so far!
🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/14Kd...
🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... #nwsl #woso
INBOX: Washington Spirit now confirm they have signed Paraguayan forward Claudia Martínez to a 3-year contract with an option for 2029.
They will pay a transfer fee to Club Olimpia in the Paraguayan league as part of the deal.
They will pay a transfer fee to Club Olimpia in the Paraguayan league as part of the deal.
January 26, 2026 at 5:23 PM
INBOX: Washington Spirit now confirm they have signed Paraguayan forward Claudia Martínez to a 3-year contract with an option for 2029.
They will pay a transfer fee to Club Olimpia in the Paraguayan league as part of the deal.
They will pay a transfer fee to Club Olimpia in the Paraguayan league as part of the deal.
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🎙️ What a delight and thank you to @annieelliott.bsky.social for joining @jilliansakovits.bsky.social and I on the Full Time podcast for our Trinity Rodman re-signs special today!
What does this contract mean for Rodman, the NWSL and beyond?
Listen now ⤵️
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What does this contract mean for Rodman, the NWSL and beyond?
Listen now ⤵️
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Full Time: A show about women's soccer: What Trinity Rodman's new contract means for the NWSL & global women's soccer
The Trinity Rodman contract saga is over. After two months of drama, the U.S. women’s national team forward is staying with the Washington Spirit, signing a new three-year contract to stay with t...
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January 23, 2026 at 11:44 PM
🎙️ What a delight and thank you to @annieelliott.bsky.social for joining @jilliansakovits.bsky.social and I on the Full Time podcast for our Trinity Rodman re-signs special today!
What does this contract mean for Rodman, the NWSL and beyond?
Listen now ⤵️
podfollow.com/full-time-wi...
What does this contract mean for Rodman, the NWSL and beyond?
Listen now ⤵️
podfollow.com/full-time-wi...
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the league tried its damnedest to mess this up, and if rodman didn't have the connection to dc and the community of supporters at audi field, she would be yet another star leaving. they'll tout this as a league-wide win, it is not, the win is the property of the women's soccer community in dc.
January 22, 2026 at 11:42 PM
the league tried its damnedest to mess this up, and if rodman didn't have the connection to dc and the community of supporters at audi field, she would be yet another star leaving. they'll tout this as a league-wide win, it is not, the win is the property of the women's soccer community in dc.
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TRIN. IS. BACK.
Trinity Rodman is BACK
Finally, the nightmare scenarios can end and we can reset the doomsday clock. The Washington Spirit have announced that Trinity Rodman has signed a new deal that will keep her at the club through the 2028 season. The announcement was held at BMO Stadium with Rodman coming down from USWNT camp in Carson, CA to attend the event. Washington blasted a 'special announcement' to media and fans, noting that club owner Michele Kang and new president of soccer operations Haley Carter would be speaking.
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January 22, 2026 at 11:23 PM
TRIN. IS. BACK.
At 6:14, Michele Kang announces that Trinity Rodman has signed a new three-year deal with the Spirit.
I was off on my guessed announcement time by one minute.
I was off on my guessed announcement time by one minute.
January 22, 2026 at 11:15 PM
At 6:14, Michele Kang announces that Trinity Rodman has signed a new three-year deal with the Spirit.
I was off on my guessed announcement time by one minute.
I was off on my guessed announcement time by one minute.
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BIG SOCCER NEWS
The Washington Spirit have signed Trinity Rodman to an extension, which runs through the 2028 season, per this video posted by the team and the description below it.
They have not mentioned this on the meeting yet.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNXu...
The Washington Spirit have signed Trinity Rodman to an extension, which runs through the 2028 season, per this video posted by the team and the description below it.
They have not mentioned this on the meeting yet.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNXu...
The news we have all been waiting for 🗣️📰🤩
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January 22, 2026 at 11:09 PM
BIG SOCCER NEWS
The Washington Spirit have signed Trinity Rodman to an extension, which runs through the 2028 season, per this video posted by the team and the description below it.
They have not mentioned this on the meeting yet.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNXu...
The Washington Spirit have signed Trinity Rodman to an extension, which runs through the 2028 season, per this video posted by the team and the description below it.
They have not mentioned this on the meeting yet.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNXu...
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🌸NEW POD🌸
Annie & André chatted with Meghann Burke, executive director of @nwslplayers.bsky.social! We got updates and details on the union’s two grievances, and discuss HIP, parity, the salary cap, and more.
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Annie & André chatted with Meghann Burke, executive director of @nwslplayers.bsky.social! We got updates and details on the union’s two grievances, and discuss HIP, parity, the salary cap, and more.
🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/65Xd...
🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... #nwsl #woso
January 19, 2026 at 3:49 PM
🌸NEW POD🌸
Annie & André chatted with Meghann Burke, executive director of @nwslplayers.bsky.social! We got updates and details on the union’s two grievances, and discuss HIP, parity, the salary cap, and more.
🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/65Xd...
🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... #nwsl #woso
Annie & André chatted with Meghann Burke, executive director of @nwslplayers.bsky.social! We got updates and details on the union’s two grievances, and discuss HIP, parity, the salary cap, and more.
🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/65Xd...
🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... #nwsl #woso
DC loves women's sports
17,228 watching the PWHL takeover game in DC!
It’s a new record for a women’s hockey game in the US!!
It’s a new record for a women’s hockey game in the US!!
January 18, 2026 at 9:32 PM
DC loves women's sports
Gabby Carle dropping the puck at the PWHL takeover of DC!
January 18, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Gabby Carle dropping the puck at the PWHL takeover of DC!
It's very sad to see Lyza Jessee will not be returning to play after her injury in 2024. I wish her the best in her next steps!
This brings the Spirit to a more reasonable 4 GKs for this year.
This brings the Spirit to a more reasonable 4 GKs for this year.
January 17, 2026 at 5:51 PM
It's very sad to see Lyza Jessee will not be returning to play after her injury in 2024. I wish her the best in her next steps!
This brings the Spirit to a more reasonable 4 GKs for this year.
This brings the Spirit to a more reasonable 4 GKs for this year.
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INBOX 📥
Lyza Jesse announces retirement from professional soccer ending her goalkeeping career with the spirit.
Jesse was drafted by the spirit in 2023 as the 28th overall pick
Lyza Jesse announces retirement from professional soccer ending her goalkeeping career with the spirit.
Jesse was drafted by the spirit in 2023 as the 28th overall pick
January 17, 2026 at 5:38 PM
INBOX 📥
Lyza Jesse announces retirement from professional soccer ending her goalkeeping career with the spirit.
Jesse was drafted by the spirit in 2023 as the 28th overall pick
Lyza Jesse announces retirement from professional soccer ending her goalkeeping career with the spirit.
Jesse was drafted by the spirit in 2023 as the 28th overall pick
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Now official: DC Power have moved their spring home opener to March 12th at 7:00pm at Audi Field. Moving up a date not only clears the conflict with the Spirit's home opener, but gives the team an extra day of rest before their 3/17 home match against Carolina Ascent.
January 16, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Now official: DC Power have moved their spring home opener to March 12th at 7:00pm at Audi Field. Moving up a date not only clears the conflict with the Spirit's home opener, but gives the team an extra day of rest before their 3/17 home match against Carolina Ascent.
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Washington Spirit fans will likely see winger Tamara Bolt and defender Shadia Nankya return to the team as preseason gets underway. Their loans to Dallas Trinity have ended and, per sources, will not be extended. We will wait to see how they factor into the Spirit's plans.
January 15, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Washington Spirit fans will likely see winger Tamara Bolt and defender Shadia Nankya return to the team as preseason gets underway. Their loans to Dallas Trinity have ended and, per sources, will not be extended. We will wait to see how they factor into the Spirit's plans.
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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.
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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
YouTube video by SE Sport Management
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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