She’s engaged!

https://www.instagram.com/p/DDqGyeLywEd/?img_index=1

Miura isn't going back to NCC, and because she follows a bunch of Spirit players on social media, she is being linked to Spirit.

Here's her profile.

https://www.sofascore.com/en-us/player/narumi-miura/985684

Definitely a very defensive midfielder... but looks like she could hold down the fort for Andi for a while, and let Hal go back to her more forward role:

https://preview.redd.it/yw43rqvhja7e1.png?width=1244&format=png&auto=webp&s=239743db6c15befaafc74b2d9a880398b99c41aa

We purchased my daughter (who’s a huge spirit fan) season tickets for Christmas this year again. Last year we announced it to her by creating a shadow box with Aubrey’s Signed Gloves and Card and other memories). This year- my creative juices need to help! I’d like a fun way to tell her/ have her unwrap something showing she has tickets again this year.

Give me all your thoughts and ideas 🙂

I've looked all over the Spirit Website and have not been able to find a way to buy a gift certificate. Is it possible?

This is cute and I wish Spirit had their own version, but in the mean time, let's steal Gotham's. Which Spirit players would you vote for these questions? (Feel free to suggest DC alternatives for the NYC specific ones)

https://preview.redd.it/pqmc5p6e527e1.png?width=573&format=png&auto=webp&s=badd88716386b30a75020b849f6befa96c61e375

https://preview.redd.it/z9ttco6e527e1.png?width=579&format=png&auto=webp&s=513d0f01804d8084d86bdc776ccf516bebfd98f8

Anyone know when the 2025 kits with the new branding get released? Was hoping to buy one for my SO for Xmas but maybe stuck buying one of these ass CVS tops….

My sister is a die hard Spirit fan and has basically every piece of merch imaginable; however, she’s never bought herself an actual jersey. I’ve tried looking with very little success to find one online and I was hoping that someone here might know of a site where I could find one. Much appreciated and happy holidays!

If I didn't follow the teams CD I wouldn't see half of these drops, not sure why they haven't posted so sharing with you guys so you don't miss out - last drop sold out before it ever hit online. Spirit dropped a couple of new Holiday sweaters: 1 half zip, 1 crew neck, and a blanket! All the images are lay flats but if you go on Domo Wells' ig, she made a post today in the half zip - you can see a little better how it fits - i think i'm gonna grab that one. I like how it fits her. Happy holidays Spirit fam!

https://preview.redd.it/mtv119s8iq6e1.png?width=2390&format=png&auto=webp&s=e44f3150231d322dd1c7c7260f73eb0024382e6e

I mean, sure you could go for the Lionesses shirt too, I suppose... :)

https://thefancavecompetitions.co.uk/sheffield-childrens-hospital/

https://washingtonspirit.com/blog/2024/12/10/washington-spirit-announces-offseason-roster-moves-updated-roster/

https://thedistrictpress.com/2024/12/08/the-2024-washington-spirit-season-is-over-what-happens-next/

Another great article by Andre, I'm a big fan of all his work. This one is a good setup for what to look out for this offseason. I hope we can bring in some more depth to our defense and central midfield to replace Butel and give some relief/rest to Hal, especially with Andi out for while. I also hope he's right on resigning Trinity before her contract expires next season.

What's on your wish list for the team?

You can see the full list here. 292 total players got votes. Towards the bottom people have only few or one vote.

5. Trinity Rodman - 91 votes cast for her

6. Croix Bethune - 14 votes cast for her

7. Leicy Santos - 4 votes cast

8. Casey Krueger - 3 votes cast

9. Ouley Sarr - 2 votes cast

10. Gabby Carle - 1 vote cast

11. Rose Kouassi - 1 vote cast

12. Aubrey Kingsbury - 1 vote cast

Nice write-up on Casey's year with the Spirit and USWNT- didn’t realize it was behind a paywall but someone else nicely summarized below. The article has direct quotes/input from Casey, highlights her move to the Spirit, and her time on the USWNT.

was just looking at the player story highlights on the spirit’s insta account and it looks like anna heilferty doesn’t have one… does anyone remember if she had one previously? annaig butel still does and she made a post implying she wasn’t coming back next year already.