Catch The Spirit

Spirit defender Tegan McGrady and forward Ashley Hatch join Craig Hoffman for a catch-up with just three weeks to go until the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup. The duo swaps stories from training camp in Florida from the on-field growth to the off-field pranks.

Plus, Tegan and Ashley talk about their off-seasons and the growth they've seen in each other. Lastly they talk about some of their new teammates from USWNT additions Kelley O'Hara and Emily Sonnett to first round pick Trinity Rodman.

Catch The Spirit is a Train With The Best Media production. You can find TWTB's flagship Train With The Best Podcast anywhere you find this one. Theme music by Jamarion Bates.

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Craig Hoffman calls up Tori Huster and Bayley Feist from the Spirit's preseason camp in Florida.  Tori discusses what it's been like to transition to having headquarters in Virginia, what she's seen as the team's come together and how excited she is to be healthy after last year's injury hampered campaign.

Bayley talks about what she did in the off-season after her breakout second season, who could be poised to breakout themselves and about some her new teammates, including USWNT veterans Kelley O'Hara and Emily Sonnett.

Catch The Spirit is a Train With The Best Media production. You can find TWTB's flagship Train With The Best Podcast anywhere you find this one. Theme music by Jamarion Bates.

The 2021 NWSL Draft is shaping up to be like no other. Get ready for the big night (7pm on Twitch) with The Equalizer's Rachael Kriger. She joins host Craig Hoffman to talk about how this year's draft is different in its virtual setting, the effect NCAA rule changes have had on the draft pool and how the Spirit stack up entering the annual selection process.

Catch The Spirit is sponsored by CVS. Get your flu shot at your local CVS today! Plus, CTS is sponsored by WAGS and Sandy Spring Bank.

Catch The Spirit is produced in association with Train With The Best Media. Theme music by Jamarion Bates.

New Spirit defender Emily Sonnett joins Craig Hoffman for a post-trade debrief after being acquired by the club. Sonnett talks about why she's excited to join Washington, including teaming up with fellow World Cup Champion Kelley O'Hara and her love of playing with fellow USWNT members Andi Sullivan and Aubrey Bledsoe.

Sonnett also talks about her 2020 journey from Portland to Orlando and eventually Sweden before landing in Washington. She also discusses why she chose to start working with a sports psychologist during quarantine and the positive effect it's had on her performance. Lastly she answers a wide range of fan questions from her favorite dance move to the job she'd have if she wasn't a professional footballer.

Catch The Spirit is sponsored by CVS. Get your flu shot at your local CVS today! Plus, CTS is sponsored by WAGS and Sandy Spring Bank.

Catch The Spirit is produced in association with Train With The Best Media. Theme music by Jamarion Bates.

Spirit stars Sam Staab and Dorian Bailey check in with Craig Hoffman upon return from the trip to Doha, Qatar. Sam and Dorian talk about the life-changing trip organized by the team and the US and Qatari Embassies to help kick off the 2021 Qatar Year of Culture in partnership with the US. The duo discusses how they interacted with the Qatar Women's National team and how their trip helped inspire what is possible through  football.

They then talked about some of the fun had on the trip - including Sam's incredible "horse-whispering" ability and their day on the dunes in the desert.

Catch The Spirit is sponsored by CVS. Get your flu shot at your local CVS today! Plus, CTS is sponsored by WAGS and Sandy Spring Bank.

Catch The Spirit is produced in association with Train With The Best Media. Theme music by Jamarion Bates.

New Washington Spirit forward Kelley O'Hara talks about her trade from Utah Royals FC to her hometown team. The two-time World Cup champion discusses why she wanted to play in DC, gives her thoughts on the team she's joining and discusses what she thinks she can bring to the club.

O'Hara also talks about her commitment to the DC community and where her competitive fire comes from. Plus, she dishes on why she thinks all her USWNT teammates would pick her to get stuck on a deserted island with!

Catch The Spirit is sponsored by CVS. Get your flu shot at your local CVS today! Plus, CTS is sponsored by WAGS and Sandy Spring Bank.

Catch The Spirit is produced in association with Train With The Best Media. Theme music by Jamarion Bates.

To kick off the holiday season, Craig Hoffman chats with Andi Sullivan and her husband, Drew Skundrich. Andi and Drew spent most of 2020 apart as Drew plays for Sacramento Republic (USL) and Andi was with the Spirit in DC and Utah for the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup. 

The couple talks about their college days and how they met as well as their highly entertaining engagement story! They then talk about how they've coped with being apart and what it's meant to be together, including what it's like to train together. They then answer fan questions to close the show.

Catch The Spirit is sponsored by CVS. Get your flu shot at your local CVS today! Plus, CTS is sponsored by WAGS and Sandy Spring Bank.

Catch The Spirit is produced in association with Train With The Best Media. Theme music by Jamarion Bates.

Spirit CB Paige Nielsen sits down to tell her story like she never has before. Paige chronicles her journey from Nebraska to walking on at North Carolina through the ups and downs of her International career before nearly quitting in 2018 before one last shot with the Spirit. 

Plus, she talks about how watching Andi Sullivan motivated her last off-season and what's got her just as motivated headed into 2021.

Catch The Spirit is sponsored by CVS. Get your flu shot at your local CVS today! Plus, CTS is sponsored by WAGS and Sandy Spring Bank.

Catch The Spirit is produced in association with Train With The Best Media. Theme music by Jamarion Bates.

Spirit defenders Tori Huster and Tegan McGrady talk about their rehab an the unique opportunity 2020 provided to heal injuries that had bothered both players for multiple years. They also talked about the ways they stayed connected to the team even though they weren't at training, players who impressed them as they watched from the sideline and their plans for 2021.

Catch The Spirit is presented by WAGS and Sandy Spring Bank.
 
Catch The Spirit's Theme Music is produced by Jamarian Bates. It is produced in association with Train With The Best Media and you can find "The Train With The Best Podcast" anywhere you found this one.

Assistant coach Kris Ward shares how he's handled the adjustment of joining the Spirit mid-season, his background and how he's applied his diverse skillset to the club. Ward shares the differences in training youth players versus pros, his long-term relationships with Richie and Andi and more!

Catch The Spirit is presented by WAGS and Sandy Spring Bank.
 
Catch The Spirit's Theme Music is produced by Jamarian Bates. It is produced in association with Train With The Best Media and you can find "The Train With The Best Podcast" anywhere you found this one.