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Jason Anderson
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Now: Staff writer, Pro Soccer Wire/USA TODAY Sports | Then: Black and Red United, Filibuster, Plex Weather | Sandstorm enthusiast, shoe purchaser
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Folks don't do posts in this genre. You can do a better post.
A screencap of an Ian Rapoport Bluesky post that unfortunately reads "Apple pie is bad. That is not really debatable. So is key lime pie, while we're on the topic. Pecan pie is the goat tho." with the word "goat" replaced by an emoji of a goat.
November 25, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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It's after 1:30am ET, I'm not in San Jose with my woso pals, so that means I've had one (1) beer and made the stupidest thing I could make
November 23, 2025 at 6:49 AM
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SCENES
November 21, 2025 at 12:57 AM
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Proof of Sandstorm
November 21, 2025 at 12:47 AM
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Been a minute since I was out and about for this, but I'm prepared.

Adidas Predator Accelerator TR, a shoe I may legit be buried in
A photo of my shoes, which are Adidas Predator Accelerator TRs. They are black leather with white stripes, and a red fold-down tongue
November 20, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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A photo of Antonio Conte speaking into a microphone after a Premier League match. Below him is a quote of what he's saying, which reads "One regular day of soccer in D.C. That's all I ask for. Will never happen." "soccer in D.C." appears in place of the word "Barclays," which is crudely scratched out.
November 20, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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Not exactly happy to find out this is my "just asked a question and am now listening to the answer" mixed zone expression, but the photo in the article is from precisely when Rodman was giving this answer:
I think for me, it's been difficult. Obviously, when you're a player that's been injured kind of the entire year, it's hard to navigate what you're doing with soccer. But yeah, for me, my focus has been winning this championship, and then the next steps come after that. But right now, my head's completely down, and it's been so distracting being injured, and that's all I can really think about. So once we get this championship, then I can start making decisions and figuring out what next year looks like for me.
November 16, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Spirit fans, if you are missing this Pride scarf, I found it by Gate B.

In the area for a while getting food, if it's yours DM me.
A photo of a Washington Spirit Pride scarf on the sidewalk by Audi Field. The scarf is black with rainbow lettering.
November 15, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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This is several minutes later, Palme d'Or at Cannes stuff
November 15, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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Full time, 2-0 Spirit. Possibly their best performance of 2025, absolutely ran the Thorns off the field.
November 15, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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Speaking of standing room only, Maryland vs. UCLA in the B1G men's tournament is *packed*
November 13, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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November 11, 2025 at 3:15 AM
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Sometimes a photo makes a sound
November 11, 2025 at 2:52 AM
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#NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman spoke to media at Audi Field during the halftime break.

Asked about the league's change from its prior policy on trans players & future plans for a new policy, and got this reply:
I have four things to share, and hopefully that answers everyone's questions, and hopefully we can keep most of this focused on the game and the incredible athleticism on the field. So number one, we support, stand by and are proud of every single player who plays in our league. They deserve our collective kindness, professionalism and respect, and we celebrate them now and every day and through the championship. Number two, when we think about our "policy," what I can say is that every single player who plays in this league is eligible to play in this league. Otherwise they would not be playing. And we are proud of every single player who plays in our league. The third point I would say is, as it relates to this topic generally, it is quite controversial, and there are many different perspectives, and we are doing everything we can to educate ourselves, to listen, to learn, to speak with subject matter experts, to make sure that we have an informed and educated perspective. Our sport deserves that, and any changes that we make will be done in communication and collaboration with our players and our Players Association. And until then, our policy is our current practice, which is that every single player who plays in our league is eligible to play, and we should collectively rally around them, protect them and ensure that they're they're treated with kindness and professionalism.
November 8, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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Tifo from @spiritsquadron.bsky.social before kickoff
A photo of a tifo from the Spirit Squadron at Audi Field before the playoff game between the Washington Spirit and Racing Louisville. It reads "Nothing beats a Spirit 2 championship," and has a map of the US with a yellow airplane flying west.
November 8, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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D C. United has sent an email encouraging fans to buy tickets to Spirit-Racing on Saturday.

Not sure I've seen the Spirit and DCU link up to this extent since Sam Staab modeled the cherry blossom kit.
A screenshot of an email showing the D.C. United and Washington Spirit logos above the words "Defend Rowdy Audi" Text beneath the image reads as follows: Cheer on the Spirit as they fight toward the championship! The date is set, and the Washington Spirit is headed to the playoffs! 📅 Date: Saturday Nov. 8 @ 12:00 PM 📍 Location: Audi Field 🐎 Opponent: Racing Louisville Quarterfinals take place this weekend at Audi Field. You know the electric feeling of Audi, now bring your energy for the Washington Spirit’s match!
November 7, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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INBOX: @nwslplayers.bsky.social statement "condemning attacks on players."
Screencap of text that reads as follows: Asheville, N.C. - Today, NWSL Players Association Issues Statement Condemning Attacks on Players: "We stand firmly with all our members - including, and especially, the African women who have been targeted by divisive and demeaning rhetoric. Every NWSL Player was assigned female at birth. Every NWSL Player has earned her place in the women’s game, and those whose eligibility is being questioned have already competed on the world’s biggest stages: the Olympics and the Women’s World Cup. Our league is better because they play in it. The NWSL Players Association’s strength has always been its clarity of purpose: to confront the real threats to women in sport - underinvestment, lack of media attention, abuse, exploitation, and the constant pressure to look or behave a certain way. We know how to meet the challenges we face as a collective, and we reject any effort to undermine our shared strength. This week should be about what’s happening on the field - the start of the NWSL Playoffs, as Orlando faces Seattle on Friday night at 8pm on Amazon Prime - not about those exploiting manufactured controversies for attention and financial gain. If you want to keep women’s sports safe, invest in the women who make them possible - their dignity, their rights, and their joy."
November 4, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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This is a common misconception, but it's actually called soccer.
An image showing the NWSL logo. Underneath the logo are the words "National Women's Soccer League." There is a solid red arrow pointing down at the word "Soccer," the name of the sport.
November 4, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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November 3, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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🎯🎯🎯
A screenshot of text that reads as follows: "'You have to take a stance,' said Kliegman. 'It has to be clear, it has to be transparent and it has to be inclusive. Otherwise, this neutral ground isn’t really so neutral, because it’s leaving room for players like Eddy to steer the conversation.'"
October 27, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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October 19, 2025 at 3:35 AM
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Trinity Rodman heading to the locker room on crutches during the halftime break
A photo of Trinity Rodman on crutches, surrounded by Washington Spirit staff, at Audi Field
October 15, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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Narumi Miura's 2025 hasn't been what most expected, but IMO in her last 5-6 weeks she's noticeably improved. Big moments like the goal-saving tackle, and also subtle, quicker decisions.

Role lately has been more 8/10 than 6. Talked to her about it after the W Champions Cup game vs. Gotham:
A screencap of text recounting a post-game interview between Jason Anderson and Narumi Miura. It reads as follows: Jason Anderson: Watching you with North Carolina, you were playing almost always as a 6. In the 1-2 months, you've been going back and forth. [Against Houston], you came on as a 10, tonight, you were there again, but moved back to the 6. How has that been throughout the season, switching between extremes? Narumi Miura: I think I am learning a lot this year, because, yeah, you said that I always played 6 when I played at North Carolina, versus now, I have to understand what position [I'm in] and what should I do? I think [I'm] getting better reading the game. First few — like 1-2 — times I was a little confused, because I was more comfortable playing 6. But like now, okay I play 10, I can play more aggressive, but if I play 6 [it's] more like keeping the ball and focus on [thinking] more like defenders. So, I think it's good for me.
October 12, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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Big crowd in place for the latest "Free DC" chant at Audi Field
October 5, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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Breaking:
A photo of the Morgan State Marching Band at Audi Field
October 5, 2025 at 5:59 PM