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A Letter to Fans from Your Captains
Dear Spirit Family, On Fan Appreciation Night, we thought it would be a worthwhile occasion to stop and reflect upon what this fan base means to us. As the three longest tenured active Spirit players, we have witnessed the extraordinary change and evolution of this team, organization, and fan base right before our eyes. What the Spirit means to us — and likely what the Spirit means to you — has dramatically changed in our six years since coming to the District, nearly all for the better.
Washington Spirit Midfielder Andi Sullivan to Miss Remainder of 2024 Season with Injury
Sullivan suffered torn ACL in Sunday’s match against Orlando Washington, D.C. (10/09/2024) – Washington Spirit midfielder Andi Sullivan has been placed on the season-ending injury (SEI) list and will miss the remainder of the 2024 season as she rehabs a torn ACL, the club announced today.
What They’re Saying After the Spirit's 2-1 Win Over the Thorns
MATCH HUB RECAP HIGHLIGHTS This past Saturday, the Washington Spirit defeated the Portland Thorns 2-1 at Audi Field. After the match, Head Coach Jonatan Giráldez, midfielder Andi Sullivan, and forward Trinity Rodman spoke with the media. On the team adapting to Portland’s strategy: Giráldez: Good question. Good afternoon everyone. I think we were doing a good job, especially out of possession.
What They’re Saying After the First Spirit International Friendlies Match against Arsenal
On Sunday afternoon, the Washington Spirit hosted Arsenal W.F.C. in the inaugural match of the Spirit International Friendlies. After the match, Head Coach Jonátan González, Andi Sullivan, and Paige Metayer spoke with the media. On the message to the team after the first 30 minutes and creating chances: Giráldez: Good afternoon, thank you for being here. I think we were working on them. In 90 minutes, we create more chances, but it was not enough to beat them.
What They’re Saying After the Spirit's Summer Cup Finale
On Wednesday, the Washington Spirit lost 2-3 to the Chicago Red Stars in the final match of the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup group stage at City Stadium in Richmond, Va. After the match, Head Coach Jonátan González, Nicole Barnhart, and Andi Sullivan spoke with the media. Jonátan González On the team performance: We had another good performance, in 90 minutes. We were comfortable with the ball in the first half. We committed many mistakes after finding free players in base or pockets.
Recap: Spirit falls, 2-3, exits Summer Cup
Richmond, Va. (07/31/2024) – The Spirit’s 2024 NWSL x LIGA MX Femenil Summer Cup came to an end following an action-packed, 2-3 loss to the Chicago Red Stars. Despite controlling nearly 60% of possession in the first half, the Spirit entered the locker room without registering a shot on target. However, the Spirit led Chicago in final third entries with 33, along with seven touches in the opponent’s box.
What They’re Saying After the Spirit's Fourth Consecutive Road Win
On Saturday night, the Washington Spirit won its 11th match of the season by defeating Bay FC 3-0 in Head Coach Jonátan González’s debut. After the match, he spoke with media alongside Andi Sullivan and Makenna Morris who became the first Spirit player in history to score a goal, record an assist, and draw a penalty in a single match. Jonátan González On getting his first victory: Thank you – good feeling for sure, after winning 3-0. I think we deserved the victory; we played better than Bay FC.
Getting to Know Midfielder Andi Sullivan
Since joining the Spirit as the number one overall pick in the 2018 NWSL Draft, Andi Sullivan has been a stalwart in the midfield for the club, accumulating over 100 appearances. In 2021, Sullivan captained the Spirit to the NWSL Championship, scoring the equalizing penalty kick in the championship match. The Lorton, Virginia native also represented the USWNT at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup and has made over 53 appearances for the national team. What is your first soccer memory?
What They’re Saying After the Spirit's Third Win in a Row
MATCH HUB RECAP HIGHLIGHTS Another goal-filled first half resulted in the Spirit defeating Seattle Reign FC 3-2 on Friday night. Following the match, interim head coach Adrián González, midfielders Croix Bethune and Andi Sullivan spoke with the media. Adrián González On balancing the good and bad when it comes to control: “Sometimes we can get confused. The other teams always have good players, and they can be hard to defend. We need to keep learning and focus on finishing in the final minutes.
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Washington Spirit midfielder Andi Sullivan Reaches 100th NWSL Regular Season Appearance
The team captain and former No. 1 overall draft selection logged all 100 appearances with the Spirit Washington, D.C. (04/15/2023) – Washington Spirit midfielder Andi Sullivan marked her 100th career NWSL regular season appearance during the club’s victory against the Houston Dash last Friday. Drafted by the Spirit as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NWSL Draft, the Lorton, Virginia native has become one of the most prominent fixtures in club history during her seven-year tenure.
Preview: Spirit seeks a victory against Dash in team’s first match on Prime
Houston, Texas (04/11/2024) – The Washington Spirit will face the Houston Dash in both sides’ fourth match of the 2024 NWSL regular season. The match kicks off at 8:00 p.m. EDT at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, Texas and will stream on Prime. The Spirit Most recently, the Washington Spirit defeated Utah Royals FC on Women’s Empowerment Day at Audi Field.
Recap: Spirit takes all three points against Utah Royals FC
POST-MATCH SOUNDS Washington, D.C. (03/31/2024) – The Spirit defeated Utah Royals FC, 2-1, during today’s Women’s Empowerment Day at Audi Field. This win continues the Spirit’s now 20-game unbeaten streak when leading at halftime – dating back to October 1, 2017 against Seattle Reign FC. Courtney Brown made her first start of the season, while Paige Metayer made her season debut.
Washington Spirit Unveils Groundbreaking New Look for 2024 Season
‘Blackout’ kit and ‘Spotlight’ kit represent the club’s forward approach to preeminence Washington, D.C. (02/27/2024) – The Washington Spirit unveiled the club’s two groundbreaking new kits designed by Nike to be worn throughout the 2024 season today. The kits, known as the Blackout and Spotlight respectively, represent the journey of the club under majority owner Michele Kang’s visionary leadership.
Preview: Washington Spirit at the 2024 NWSL Draft
All 14 NWSL clubs will gather at the Anaheim Convention Center this week for the upcoming season’s draft. Scheduled to kick off at 8 p.m. EST/5 p.m. local time on Friday, January 12, this year’s draft will be broadcast on ION Television for the first two hours until moving to ION Plus at 10 p.m. EST. The Washington Spirit currently holds two picks in the first round (seventh and 13th overall) of Friday night’s NWSL Draft.
Preview: Spirit back on the road - looks for three points against Chicago
Bridgeview, Ill. (04/28/2023) – The Washington Spirit will face the Chicago Red Stars on Saturday night in both sides’ fifth match of the 2023 regular season. The match kicks off at 8 p.m. EDT at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois and will broadcast on Paramount+ for fans across the United States and on NBC Sports Washington for viewers in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. International viewers can stream the match on NWSLSoccer.com as well.
Washington Spirit To Host World Cup Watch Parties Around The DMV
Watch Parties at The Bullpen in the Navy Yard will feature the U.S. Women’s National Team’s first two games Washington, D.C. (07/11/2023) – The Washington Spirit invites all soccer fans to join the club around D.C., Maryland, and Virginia at watch parties to cheer on the seven Spirit players representing their respective countries during the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup – Aubrey Kingsbury, Trinity Rodman, Ashley Sanchez, and Andi Sullivan (United States), Gabrielle Carle (Canada), Marissa...
Washington Spirit Signs Midfielder Andi Sullivan to New Contract
Sullivan signs new three-year contract with team option for 2026 Washington, D.C. (06/20/2023) – Washington Spirit midfielder Andi Sullivan has re-signed with the team on a new three-year contract with a team option for 2026, the club announced today. The new contract will take effect immediately, replacing Sullivan’s current contract which was set to expire after the 2023 season.
Recap: Spirit falls to Orlando, 2-1, in first loss of the 2023 regular season
Post-match sounds Luke Bennett WashingtonSpirit.com Orlando, Fla. (05/20/2023) – The Spirit dropped its first regular season match of 2023 on Saturday night, falling 2-1 to east coast rival Orlando Pride. The loss snapped the side’s club record seven-match point streak to start a season. In the first ten minutes of action, Orlando controlled the pace and possession of the game – the Pride recorded a 60% possession total as well as ten final third entries and three touches inside the opponent’s box.
The Iso: Andi Sullivan
The Players’ Tribune is introducing a new series called The Iso. With so many of us keeping our distance from each other in a variety of ways, we decided to ask some of our favorite athletes to share how they’ve been dealing with life in the Covid-19 world, and how they’re spending their time away from their sport. There are a couple of things you might remember about that time. The early days. First: The moment when it hit you, I mean really hit you, was different for everyone.
Washington Spirit vs. Portland Thorns FC
Preview: Washington Spirit vs. Portland Thorns FC | Sat., 7 p.m. ET | go90 Spirit and Thorns meet for the second time this season BY Celia Balf May 18, 2018 Share Washington Spirit midfielder Andi Sullivan (left) and Portland Thorns FC midfielder Andressinha. (Photo credit: isiphotos.com) Washington Spirit vs.
Stanford Cardinal soccer star Andi Sullivan chooses fascination over devastation during recover from knee injury
A few weeks. Less time than it takes a gallon of milk to go bad. Until this past winter, it was also the longest Andi Sullivan could recall going without a soccer ball at her feet. So it felt significant to her when, close to two months after surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee, she was reunited with a ball in a training room at Stanford. Still far from any wide expanses of grass, a trainer rolled her a ball purposely under-inflated to cushion its impact.
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