Hal Hershfelt and Sandy MacIver Post-Match Press Conference | Week 26 vs Utah Royals | 11.02.25

Midfielder Hal Hershfelt and goalkeeper Sandy MacIver react to the final regular-season loss, confirming the team must "part this game" and look ahead to the playoffs. Hershfelt notes the loss was a learning experience, and that the team was being super precautionary with injured players. MacIver notes the importance of a big squad for dealing with injuries. Both players reflect on the regular season, with Hershfelt sharing that she's finally feeling like herself again after spending half the season hurt. MacIver, in her first NWSL season, says the team made it easy for her to slot in and feels they have been consistent on the back end of the season. Previewing the Quarterfinal against Racing Louisville FC, Hershfelt emphasizes they must take advantage of their home field advantage at Audi Field to counter a Louisville side that has "really hit their stride". #pressconference #soccer #nwsl #washingtonspirit 👇 Don't forget to comment, like, and subscribe for more updates on the Washington Spirit! 👇 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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/washingtonspirit/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/washingtonspirit TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@washspirit