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Send us Fan Mail Washington Spirit head coach Adrián González talks about...well..becoming the head coach of the Spirit! González discusses what he learned working with Jona Giraldez, before shifting to his players. He discusses Trinity Rodman's return, as well as why Croix Bethune might be in some trouble!! Support the show For more, including live episodes, be sure to subscribe on YouTube h...

Send us Fan Mail Emma Hayes has named her latest USWNT roster, and André Carlisle joins Craig to break it down! Plus, they preview the final NWSL weekend ahead of the international and summer breaks! Support the show For more, including live episodes, be sure to subscribe on YouTube here !

Send us Fan Mail Craig & André talk about the latest news in women's soccer, including Emma Hayes saying she'll name an all domestic USWNT roster in July. Plus, we look ahead to the NWSL weekend. Support the show For more, including live episodes, be sure to subscribe on YouTube here !

Send us Fan Mail ESPN is reporting that Spirit head coach Jonatan Giraldez is in advanced talks to switch from Washington Spirit to OL Lyonnes, both owned by Michele Kang. Craig and André share their thoughts and analysis. Support the show For more, including live episodes, be sure to subscribe on YouTube here !

Send us Fan Mail Craig and André react to Emma Hayes's latest USWNT roster drops, and preview the NWSL Weekend. Support the show For more, including live episodes, be sure to subscribe on YouTube here !

Send us Fan Mail Hal Hershfelt is back! The Spirit and USWNT midfielder returns to the lineup this weekend against Utah, and she's rearing to go. Hershfelt talks about what it will feel like to be back at "Rowdy Audi," and much much more! We also have some off-the-field fun, including Hal's version of Biscuit (Esme Morgan's new cat)'s adoption story. Support the show...

Send us Fan Mail Sydney Johnson's coached in the WNBA, and he's been a head coach, but he's never been a head coach in the WNBA. He embarks on that challenge this season guiding Shakira Austin, Aaliyah Edwards, and the Mystics in what they hope will be a bounce back season. Johnson talks about how Brittney Sykes and Stephanie Dolson will lead the young Mystics in 2025, and what fans...

Send us Fan Mail Brittney Sykes didn't ask to be the leader of the Washington Mystics, but Sydney Johnson made it very clear, very quickly that she would be. Sykes talks about her evolution as a player, and as a leader on the young Mystics team, and how she plans to lead them after a disappointing 2024. Support the show For more, including live episodes, be sure to subscribe on YouTube here !

Send us Fan Mail Sonia Citron may be quiet, but she's paying attention...to everything. The rookie guard out of Notre Dame talks about her quiet nature (including that famous and hilarious mic'd up video), and how she uses it to her advantage to take in as much information as she can. Plus, Citron dishes on her first experiences in the WNBA, and her amazing Orange Carpet look from WNBA D...

Send us Fan Mail Kiki Iriafen had a good thing going at Stanford, but she decided she wanted more to get ready for the WNBA. Iriafen talks about how playing for Lindsey Gottlieb and with JuJu Watkins prepared her for the W, and what she's looking forward to while she's here. Plus, Iriafen talks about her pre-draft dinner with Georgia Amoore, and what it means to be teammates with her. Su...

Send us Fan Mail Aaliyah Edwards was a revelation at Unrivaled, as she made the finals of the 1-on-1 tournament and was a force for the Mist. Now as she returns to the Washington Mystics and year 2 in the WNBA, she tells us how that experience helped unlock a new level for her. Plus, she talks about Paige Bueckers and her UConn Huskies winning the national championship, and why she needs Paige to...

Send us Fan Mail Kiki Iriafen, Hannah Hidalgo, and Flau'jae Johnson are featured in season 2 of ESPN's docuseries  Full Court Press. Director Nikki Spetseris joins the show to talk about the series, and shares some of her favorite moments from the trio. This includes how Iriafen reacted in the rough moments following JuJu Watkins injury, and the night she was drafted by the Mystics. Supp...

Send us Fan Mail Craig Hoffman and André Carlisle preview the weekend to come in the NWSL after looking back at the weekend that was: a weekend that reminded us that parity is as good as gravity in the NWSL. It's always there, and ready to bring you down! Support the show For more, including live episodes, be sure to subscribe on YouTube here !

Send us Fan Mail On Mystics Media Day, Georgia Amoore talks about her decision to forgo the 2024 WNBA Draft for Kentucky, how she used the year, and how it got her ready for the WNBA. Unfortunately, the day after this interview, Georgia sprained her ACL in practice and we'll have to wait a year to see what she can do on the floor. However, she'll still be around the team, and undoubtedly...

Send us Fan Mail Washington Mystics 2nd round pick, Lucy Olsen, chats on Mystics Media Day about her incredible year at Iowa following Caitlin Clark's exit to the WNBA, how her game was developed by playing 3x3, and how she's "controlling the controllables" when it comes to making the 'Stics as a 2nd round pick. Support the show For more, including live episodes, be sure t...

Send us Fan Mail The Chicago Stars (aka the Tsars) fired head coach Lorne Donaldson this weekend, which was a fairly huge shock despite their bottom of the table standings. Craig and André are joined by Gal Pal Sports's Lesley Ryder to discuss the move, as well as where Donaldson could pop up next (hello, Denver?!) Plus, how Gotham smashed the Spirit, and how KC can bounce back at Seattle aft...

Send us Fan Mail Craig Hoffman, André Carlisle, and Jason Anderson talk about the latest in the NWSL - which continues to revolve around the Washington Spirit. Star forward Trinity Rodman is going to see a back specialist in London, and somehow the team keeps winning without her! Support the show For more, including live episodes, be sure to subscribe on YouTube here !

Send us Fan Mail Washington Spirit Vice President of Community Development RaShauna Hamilton joins the show to talk about how the Spirit are putting up record attendance numbers at Audi Field. Hamilton discusses how she and her team are connecting the sporting product, including this weekend's rivalry showdown with Gotham FC, with the satellite programming that enhances the Audi Field gameday...

Send us Fan Mail André Carlisle and Craig Hoffman preview the weekend in the NWSL, highlighted by the championship rematch between Orland Pride and Washington Spirit. Plus, the guys look at the "what the heck is going on with you?!" matchup between Bay FC and North Carolina. Support the show For more, including live episodes, be sure to subscribe on YouTube here !

Send us Fan Mail We're joined by Mystics broadcasters Christy Winters-Scott and Meghan McPeak leading up to and during the WNBA Draft to break down Washington's mega night as they added Kiki Iriafen, Sonia Citron, and Georgia Amoore in the 1st round of the 2025 WNBA Draft. Christy joined The Hoffman Show before the draft to talk about Iriafen and Citron as projected picks, and Meghan joi...

Send us Fan Mail The Women's Soccer World is back to work domestically this weekend after the international window. We review the USWNT's split with Brazil, before looking ahead to the NWSL Weekend. Support the show For more, including live episodes, be sure to subscribe on YouTube here !

Send us Fan Mail On this week's WoSo Show , Craig Hoffman and André Carlisle dive into the newly released USWNT roster—who’s in, who’s out, and what it tells us about Emma Hayes’ plans. Plus, we take a hard look at the state of NWSL refereeing… and it’s not good. Missed calls, inconsistent officiating, and frustrated players—what needs to change to fix the league’s officiating problem? Plus,...

Send us Fan Mail The NWSL's opening weekend was interesting to say the least. Craig Hoffman, André Carlisle, and Jason Anderson roll through all the matchups, discuss what they learned from each team, and what carries over into Week 2. They then dive into the monster matchups between Gotham and Orlando Pride as well as Washington Spirit's home opener vs KC Current. Support the show For m...

Send us Fan Mail Craig Hoffman sits down with Washington Spirit CEO Kim Stone to discuss her second year leading the club. They break down how the Spirit have built a top-class environment at Audi Field, get the latest update on the team's rebrand, and dive into some of the exciting initiatives planned for the 2025 season. From fan experience to long-term vision, Stone shares key insights int...

Send us Fan Mail Craig Hoffman, André Carlisle, and Jason Anderson preview week 1 of the NWSL season! From Spirit & Pride coming off the Challenge Cup to the rest of the teams getting ready to get started, we run through all the games of the league's opening weekend. Plus, we predict who will win MVP, Rookie of the Year, and the 2025 NWSL Title! Support the show For more, including live e...