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Hey Spirits! @heyspirits.bsky.social · 1d

🌸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!

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American Soccer Analysis @americansocceranalysis.com · 2d

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

🤖⚽️ | #nwsl

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Annie Elliott @annieelliott.bsky.social · 3d

Thank Morgan! I just put it together

Annie Elliott @annieelliott.bsky.social · 3d

A... crot?

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The District Press @districtpressdc.bsky.social · 4d

👻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.
thedistrictpress.com/2025/10/05/w...

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…

thedistrictpress.com

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Annie Elliott @annieelliott.bsky.social · 4d

Being a Bobcat fan is ANNOYING

Annie Elliott @annieelliott.bsky.social · 4d

What the hell

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Annie Elliott @annieelliott.bsky.social · 4d

The Felicity sounds very sweet!

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Annie Elliott @annieelliott.bsky.social · 5d

Baby FC is strong

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Annie Elliott @annieelliott.bsky.social · 6d

Trinity is so back

NWSL @nwslsoccer.com · 6d

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 · 6d

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

NWSL @nwslsoccer.com · 6d

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 · 7d

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

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Annie Elliott @annieelliott.bsky.social · 7d

This feels like performance art.

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Annie Elliott @annieelliott.bsky.social · 7d

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

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Annie Elliott @annieelliott.bsky.social · 7d

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

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Annie Elliott @annieelliott.bsky.social · 7d

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

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Annie Elliott @annieelliott.bsky.social · 7d

The update is that I can watch on my laptop, but not on my TV 😫

Annie Elliott @annieelliott.bsky.social · 7d

Is Paramount+ not letting anyone else watch this Spirit - Gotham game?

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Annie Elliott @annieelliott.bsky.social · 7d

Second oldest rivalry in the NWSL? What does that mean, exactly?

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Annie Elliott @annieelliott.bsky.social · 7d

Is Paramount+ not letting anyone else watch this Spirit - Gotham game?

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Annie Elliott @annieelliott.bsky.social · 7d

I got 9 of 11 starters right in my prediction, and I'm feeling pretty good about that.

Washington Spirit @washingtonspirit.com · 7d

YOUR STARTING XI 💛

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Annie Elliott @annieelliott.bsky.social · 8d

I had to make a very last-minute adjustment to my predicted lineup, after today's Ricketts news, so it's a little wacky.

Also, the Spirit are suddenly feeling short-handed!

The District Press @districtpressdc.bsky.social · 8d

👻IT'S MATCH DAY!👻

Washington Spirit face Gotham FC tonight in what's likely to be the deciding match of Group B of the W Concacaf Champions Cup. How will these teams, battling in league standings as well as for the Group win, line up?
thedistrictpress.com/2025/10/01/n...

NJ/NY Gotham FC vs. Washington Spirit: Champions Cup preview, time, and how to watch

Washington Spirit face their toughest match yet of the Concacaf W Champions Cup tonight when they face returning champions. NJ/NY Gotham FC. Both teams are undefeated in the competition so far, so …

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The District Press @districtpressdc.bsky.social · 8d

👻IT'S MATCH DAY!👻

Washington Spirit face Gotham FC tonight in what's likely to be the deciding match of Group B of the W Concacaf Champions Cup. How will these teams, battling in league standings as well as for the Group win, line up?
thedistrictpress.com/2025/10/01/n...

NJ/NY Gotham FC vs. Washington Spirit: Champions Cup preview, time, and how to watch

Washington Spirit face their toughest match yet of the Concacaf W Champions Cup tonight when they face returning champions. NJ/NY Gotham FC. Both teams are undefeated in the competition so far, so …

thedistrictpress.com

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Annie Elliott @annieelliott.bsky.social · 8d

And more on Chloe!!

NWSL @nwslsoccer.com · 8d

Chloe Ricketts is headed to Boston for 2026, and will finish out the 2025 season in Houston.

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Annie Elliott @annieelliott.bsky.social · 8d

This explains why Chloe didn't dress for last Sunday's match against Houston!

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Annie Elliott @annieelliott.bsky.social · 8d

Washington Spirit have traded Chloe Ricketts to Houston Dash for $15K in transfer funds.

Ricketts joined the Spirit in 2023 as a U18 player, and her current contract is set to expire at the end of the season.

washingtonspirit.com/blog/2025/10...

Washington Spirit Trades Chloe Ricketts to Houston Dash

Washington, D.C. (10/01/2025) - The Washington Spirit has traded forward Chloe Ricketts to the Houston Dash in exchange for $15k in transfer threshold funds, the clubs announced today.

washingtonspirit.com

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