# @washingtonspirit on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=z3hPGLwRlXk
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/33040806-washingtonspirit-youtube
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/95ed33d912.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-08-04T14:19:36.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Washington Spirit (@WashSpirit) — https://gondola.cc/WashSpirit

## Caption

Following the Washington Spirit’s dramatic win at Audi Field, Trinity Rodman and Esme Morgan spoke with the media to reflect on an emotional night and their personal returns to the pitch. Rodman, back from injury, shared how it felt to score in her first game back and opened up about the mental and physical challenges of recovery, the importance of prioritizing her well-being, and the overwhelming support from her teammates.

Esme Morgan, returning just days after winning the UEFA Women’s Euro with England, discussed her choice to rejoin the team immediately, how the Spirit’s playing style is evolving under Head Coach Adrián González, and her desire to carry the momentum of her championship win into the NWSL season.

From vulnerability and leadership to tactical insight and joy, this press conference highlights what drives both players and how they are embracing this moment in the season.

#TrinityRodman #EsmeMorgan #WashingtonSpirit #NWSL #WomensSoccer #PressConference

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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMlOyKf_b7toiIWFUAQ5ISQ  

About The Washington Spirit

The Washington Spirit is the premier professional women’s soccer team based in Washington, D.C. and plays at Audi Field in Buzzard Point. The Spirit was founded on November 21, 2012 and is an inaugural member of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) the fastest-growing sports league in the US. The club is home to some of the best players in the world who have won championships for both club and country. In 2024, the Spirit drafted an epic class of rookies who are already breaking records and wowing fans. 

🔔 For more information about the Spirit visit: https://www.washingtonspirit.com 

And follow the club on:

Twitter: https://x.com/WashSpirit 
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/washingtonspirit 
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@washspirit

## Stats

- **Views:** 21,469
- **Likes:** 260
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- **Comments:** 26

## Tags

trinityrodman, esmemorgan, washingtonspirit, pressconference, nwsl, womenssoccer

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