Andi Sullivan and Adrián González Post-Match Press Conference | Matchday 14 at Gotham FC | 07.15.26

In front of the second-largest crowd in NWSL history at Citi Field, the Washington Spirit faced off against Gotham FC in a high-stakes, marquee matchup. Despite the unique challenges—from heavy smoke and 90-degree heat to navigating a high-pressing opponent—the team treated the experience as a vital step in their continued evolution.

Head Coach Adrián González and Andi Sullivan break down the tactical battle on the pitch. Coach González discusses the team's struggle to find rhythm against Gotham’s intense press in the first half and the importance of being "braver on the ball" to unlock spaces. Andi Sullivan shares her perspective on returning to full-match fitness, the reality of navigating the environmental conditions, and the profound feeling of playing professional soccer on such a massive stage.

"It’s pretty cool when you're out there and you realize this is your job and this is maybe what your dreams look like," says Andi Sullivan on the opportunity to play in these high-exposure environments.

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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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