Esme Morgan Mattchday-1 Press Conference | Matchday 23 vs Portland Thorns | 09.05.26

Defender Esme Morgan previews Washington Spirit's trip to Portland, breaking down how to defend one of the league's most dangerous attacking duos, reflecting on how much more prepared this group feels compared to the March meeting, and unpacking the resilience, control, and grit the Spirit have shown through a rocky stretch of results. She also talks through the tight-knit chemistry behind the Spirit's backline, what three points on the road would mean with the table this close, and sends Rebeca Bernal off in style ahead of her move to Manchester United.

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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.

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