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WATCH NOW: Croix Bethune & Hal Hershfelt on "The Women's Game" Podcast
WATCH NOW: Croix Bethune & Hal Hershfelt on “The Women’s Game” Podcast Washington Spirit | January 16, 2025
Washington Spirit Stars Called Up to U.S. Women’s National Team January Camp
Hershfelt and Tara McKeown selected to USWNT, McKeown’s first call-up to the senior team Washington, D.C. (01/07/2025) – Washington Spirit stars Ashley Hatch, Hal Hershfelt and Tara McKeown have been called up to the U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) for the side’s annual January camp, U.S. Soccer announced today. McKeown earns her first call-up to the U.S. senior team after a standout year at center back.
Playoff Preview: Spirit Can Capture Second NWSL Championship Title with Win Over Top-Ranked Orlando Pride
Kansas City, Missouri (11/21/2024) – The Washington Spirit will face No. 1 ranked Orlando Pride on Saturday, November 23 in the NWSL Championship, presented by Google Pixel. The match begins at 8:00 p.m. EST at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri and will be broadcast nationally on CBS and Paramount+. Fans can also tune into the match on the Washington Spirit Radio Network by visiting WashingtonSpirit.com or the ESPN 630 website or app starting at 7:00 p.m. EST.
Washington Spirit Stars Casey Krueger and Hal Hershfelt Called Up to U.S. Women’s National Team
Standout defender and midfielder to join USWNT for away friendlies against England, Netherlands Washington, D.C. (11/18/2024) – Defender Casey Krueger and midfielder Hal Hershfelt have been called up to the U.S. Women’s National Team’s (USWNT) for the side’s upcoming friendlies, U.S. Soccer announced today. Both Krueger and Hershfelt were part of the USWNT’s 2024 Olympic team that won gold in Paris.
Recap: Victorious Washington Spirit Heads to Kansas City for NWSL Championship
Washington, D.C. (11/16/2024) – The Washington Spirit advances to the 2024 NWSL Championship, its second championship berth in only four years, following an instant classic NWSL Semifinal victory against rival and defending champion Gotham FC. Aubrey Kingsbury was the hero, saving three consecutive penalty kicks, icing the game and sending the Spirit to Kansas City.
What They're Saying After the Spirit's Quarterfinal Victory
MATCH HUB MATCH RECAP SEMIFINAL TICKETS In front of a sold out crowd at Audi Field, the Washington Spirit came from behind to beat Bay FC 2-1 in extra time of the NWSL Quarterfinals. After the match, Head Coach Jonatan Giráldez, midfielderHal Hershfelt, and defender Tara McKeown —whose 85′ minute goal tied the match—spoke with the media. On the key to winning the match: Giráldez: I think both things. We didn’t expect today that they were defending with a mid and low block.
What They're Saying After the Spirit's Historic 18th Win of the Season
MATCH HUB RECAP HIGHLIGHTS With a lone goal from Ashley Hatch, the Washington Spirit defeated the North Carolina Courage 1-0 to clinched the No. 2 seed in the playoffs and the club’s 18th win of the season. After the match, goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury, midfielder Hal Hershfelt, and Head Coach Jonatan Giráldez spoke with the media. On tonight’s performance: Kingsbury: Really excited. That was a hard fought game from both teams.
Rookie Review: Spirit's Historic 2024 Draft Class
With no more NWSL Draft, the Spirit 2024 rookie class may be the best of all-time. The Washington Spirit rookie class – including Croix Bethune, Hal Hershfelt, Kate Wiesner, Makenna Morris, Courtney Brown, and Heather Stainbrook – has made a seismic impact this season, immediately stepping into key roles and performing at an elevated level. Each of these rookies has scored this season, contributing 15 of the Spirit’s 50 goals.
Washington Spirit’s Casey Krueger and Hal Hershfelt Called Up to U.S. Women’s National Team
Spirit duo to join USWNT for October friendlies against Iceland, Argentina Washington, D.C. (10/17/2024) – Washington Spirit defender Casey Krueger and midfielder Hal Hershfelt have been called up to the U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) for the side’s October friendlies, U.S. Soccer announced today. Both Krueger and Hershfelt were part of the USWNT’s 2024 Olympic team that won gold in Paris.
What They're Saying After the Spirit's 16th Win of the Season
Led by two first-half goals from forward Makenna Morris, the Washington Spirit defeated Racing Louisville FC 4-1 on Sunday night. After the match, Head Coach Jonatan Giráldez, Morris, forward Ashley Hatch, and midfielder Hal Hershfelt spoke with the media. On the controlling possessions in the first 20 minutes of the game: Giráldez: For me today, the most important thing was to create that confidence, adjust the height of the midfield with Courtney (Brown) and Heather (Stainbrook).
What They’re Saying After the Spirit's Dominant 3-0 Win over the Houston Dash
MATCH HUB RECAP HIGHLIGHTS On Sunday, the Washington Spirit defeated the Houston Dash 3-0 at Audi Field. After the match, Head Coach Jonatan Giráldez, forward Ashley Hatch, and midfielder Hal Hershfelt spoke with the media. On controlling the match: Giráldez: I think we did a good job today, the whole game. The starting players, I think we had control of the game. If we have to say something about the last week, they had 20-25 minutes where they were much better than us.
What They’re Saying After the Spirit's Draw at San Diego
MATCH HUB RECAP HIGHLIGHTS On Sunday, the Washington Spirit tied San Diego Wave FC 1-1. After the match, defender Tara McKeown and midfielder Hal Hershfelt spoke with the media. On a result that wasn’t ideal but still getting a point on the road: McKeown: Yeah. I mean, definitely, we wanted the win, and we created a lot of chances, especially at the end, so I think it was great that we were able to keep pushing.
Washington Spirit Stars Trinity Rodman and Casey Krueger Propel United States to Gold at 2024 Olympic Games
Rodman, Krueger and Croix will all bring gold medals home to DC, celebrate at Audi Field during inaugural Spirit International Friendlies Washington, D.C. (08/10/2024) – Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman, defender Casey Krueger and midfielder Croix Bethune will bring gold medals home to DC after helping the United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) to an Olympic championship. Spirit midfielder Hal Hershfelt served as an alternate for the team in France as well.
What They’re Saying After Saturday's Loss to North Carolina
The Washington Spirit fell 0-1 to the North Carolina Courage on Saturday night in front of the fourth largest home crowd in Spirit history. After the match, Interim Head Coach Adrián González, Hal Hershfelt, and Tara McKeown spoke with the media. Adrián González On the way the team dealt with North Carolina keeping their wingers high and wide to occupy the fullbacks: “Well, I think today, we hadn’t had the game that we were expecting. We need to take this game as a learning experience.
Six Spirit Players Set to Join USWNT For June Camp and Friendlies
Hershfelt, Kingsbury, Krueger and Rodman named to roster, Bethune and Wiesner called up as training players Washington, D.C. (05/21/2024) – Six Spirit players have been called up to the U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) for the June FIFA window, U.S. Soccer announced today.
Shaped by Service: How Growing Up in Military Families Impacted Croix Bethune & Hal Hershfelt
GET TICKETS MATCH HUB MATCHDAY FEATURES Constantly being on the move is nothing new to first-year Spirit players Croix Bethune and Hal Hershfelt. The two breakout midfielders learned to handle and adapt to change well while growing up in military families. Bethune, an Atlanta area native, spent about four years of her childhood in England while both her parents were active duty members of the United States Air Force.
Getting to Know Midfielder Hal Hershfelt
Originally from Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Hal Hershfelt is in her first season with the Washington Spirit. Hershfelt, the fifth overall pick in the 2024 NWSL Draft, has started every match of the season so far. Additionally, she logged the first Spirit goal of the season during the team’s home opener on March 23. A five-year standout at Clemson, Hershfelt finished her career with 99 appearances, starting all but two games, scoring 16 goals and adding 12 assists.
What They’re Saying After the Spirit’s Third Win a Row
Adrián González On watching the team recover from the early deficit, especially against a Houston Dash team with such a unique style of play “We haven’t had the first minute that we wanted. It wasn’t a good start. We were ready, actually. We talked about how the first 10-15 minutes were very important, especially here, because they were trying to press high, and it was important. After that, I think we had a good reaction. We could’ve scored one or two goals in the first half; I don’t remember now.
Recap: Spirit picks up three crucial road points on historic night in Houston
Houston, Texas (04/12/2024) – After conceding early, the Washington Spirit responded with three second-half goals to defeat the Houston Dash, 3 – 1, in the first-ever NWSL matchup between two Spanish head coaches. With a start in today’s match, Andi Sullivan earned her 100th career appearance with the Spirit, joining Tori Huster (159), Aubrey Kingsbury (110) and Ashley Hatch (109) as the only players to reach that milestone with the club.
What They're Saying After the Spirit's First Win
Hal Hershfelt & Croix Bethune Hal Hershfelt on her goal: “I was able to watch the video back. Just the ball movement that went up to it. When something happens like that, you know that there’s going to be something great at the end of it. When Trinity [Rodman] played me that ball in, I knew I was in the 18 and I was like, ‘I’m just going to turn around and smack this,’ because she played me a really nice ball.” Croix: “And hit a banger.” On what it felt like to score: It just felt insane.
Recap: Spirit win home opener against Bay FC in front of record crowd
POST-MATCH SOUNDS Washington, D.C. (03/23/2024) – The Washington Spirit defeated Bay FC, 2-1, in the team’s 2024 home opener in front of 11,734 attendees – this number marks a club record for a home opener match. The victory came in the first-ever meeting between the Washington Spirit and Bay FC, and remarkably, both Spirit goals came off the foot of a first-year player – Croix Bethune and Hal Hershfelt.
Recap: Spirit falls in 2024 season opener - all 2024 Draft signees see the field
POST-MATCH SOUNDS Seattle, Wash. (03/17/2024) – The Washington Spirit fell to Seattle Reign FC, 0-1, in the team’s 2024 NWSL season opener. Five players made their Spirit debuts on the Starting XI, including three NWSL first round draft selections – Croix Bethune, Hal Hershfelt and Kate Wiesner – and two offseason free agent signees, Casey Krueger and Brittany Ratcliffe. Three NWSL draftees appearing in the Spirit’s Starting XI marked the most of any team this season.
Washington Spirit Officially Signs 2024 Rookie Class to Professional Contracts
Five 2024 draft picks and one undrafted signee join the club for their first professional season Washington, D.C. (03/11/2024) – The Washington Spirit has signed six first-year players to its active roster, the club announced today. Draft picks including midfielders Croix Bethune, Courtney Brown, Hal Hershfelt and Makenna Morris and defender Kate Wiesner all signed with the club to officially begin their respective NWSL careers.
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