Anonymous
08/27/2025 12:48
Subject: Washington Spirit
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Chloe Ricketts starts and should be credited with a goal
Glad she is on the field and playing well now.
Choe Ricketts contract was not renewed by the Washington Spirit. Sad to see how she was advised by parents and adults around her. Her options going forward are limited and she is 18.
Why are her options limited? What's preventing her from signing with another team or going international? Your view seems limited.
The obvious thing limiting her options is that the Spirit didn’t think she was good enough to offer her a contract. That’s after watching her up close for years. International is a possibility or maybe the other local pro team DC Power. Is college still an option or did she become ineligible when she signed a pro contract.
She can go to college. She can't play for a college soccer team.
I’ll bet her parents are wishing they just kept her in school. Could have gone to a top college with a nice soccer scholarship.
Like many soccer parents they were told and believed she was better than she actually was. But my daughter is different.
This player is still on the Spirit roster, practicing and did play, score a goal in that match against the Central American club ... Yes, she's not starting/second string but she clearly got game for a young player. We should wish her well wherever she lands next.
Anonymous
08/27/2025 12:26
Subject: Washington Spirit
Anonymous wrote:Go spirit
Local player M. Morris traded to Louisville
Anonymous
08/04/2025 14:31
Subject: Washington Spirit
That was an incredible game with the return of an incredible athlete yesterday. I’m still buzzing from it.
Anonymous
07/16/2025 13:38
Subject: Washington Spirit
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:DC power was in last place. They can buy a goal. They have turned over their roster this year but no rock stars have yet to sign there. I don't think they will even be a team next year much less "top" dog.Anonymous wrote:USL with a DC team to also compete at Audi Field. Interesting to see who in the long run wins the race to be the top dog.
Not sure how these clubs scout and find their players.
Women released from pro contracts...College women who could not make NWSL teams... lots of academy players
Listened to an interesting podcast the other week. USL has very limited funds and attendees at games. It won't be around long. They need to get in quick before they need to "retire"
Anonymous
07/08/2025 09:31
Subject: Washington Spirit
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Chloe Ricketts starts and should be credited with a goal
Glad she is on the field and playing well now.
Choe Ricketts contract was not renewed by the Washington Spirit. Sad to see how she was advised by parents and adults around her. Her options going forward are limited and she is 18.
Why are her options limited? What's preventing her from signing with another team or going international? Your view seems limited.
The obvious thing limiting her options is that the Spirit didn’t think she was good enough to offer her a contract. That’s after watching her up close for years. International is a possibility or maybe the other local pro team DC Power. Is college still an option or did she become ineligible when she signed a pro contract.
She can go to college. She can't play for a college soccer team.
I’ll bet her parents are wishing they just kept her in school. Could have gone to a top college with a nice soccer scholarship.
Like many soccer parents they were told and believed she was better than she actually was. But my daughter is different.
Anonymous
07/08/2025 08:56
Subject: Washington Spirit
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Chloe Ricketts starts and should be credited with a goal
Glad she is on the field and playing well now.
Choe Ricketts contract was not renewed by the Washington Spirit. Sad to see how she was advised by parents and adults around her. Her options going forward are limited and she is 18.
Why are her options limited? What's preventing her from signing with another team or going international? Your view seems limited.
The obvious thing limiting her options is that the Spirit didn’t think she was good enough to offer her a contract. That’s after watching her up close for years. International is a possibility or maybe the other local pro team DC Power. Is college still an option or did she become ineligible when she signed a pro contract.
She can go to college. She can't play for a college soccer team.
I’ll bet her parents are wishing they just kept her in school. Could have gone to a top college with a nice soccer scholarship.
But then she would have been like 3000 other kids accepting college scholarships. No social media rampage opportunities!!
Anonymous
07/08/2025 08:06
Subject: Washington Spirit
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Chloe Ricketts starts and should be credited with a goal
Glad she is on the field and playing well now.
Choe Ricketts contract was not renewed by the Washington Spirit. Sad to see how she was advised by parents and adults around her. Her options going forward are limited and she is 18.
Why are her options limited? What's preventing her from signing with another team or going international? Your view seems limited.
The obvious thing limiting her options is that the Spirit didn’t think she was good enough to offer her a contract. That’s after watching her up close for years. International is a possibility or maybe the other local pro team DC Power. Is college still an option or did she become ineligible when she signed a pro contract.
She can go to college. She can't play for a college soccer team.
I’ll bet her parents are wishing they just kept her in school. Could have gone to a top college with a nice soccer scholarship.
Anonymous
07/07/2025 21:26
Subject: Washington Spirit
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:DC power was in last place. They can buy a goal. They have turned over their roster this year but no rock stars have yet to sign there. I don't think they will even be a team next year much less "top" dog.Anonymous wrote:USL with a DC team to also compete at Audi Field. Interesting to see who in the long run wins the race to be the top dog.
Not sure how these clubs scout and find their players.
Women released from pro contracts...College women who could not make NWSL teams... lots of academy players
Anonymous
07/07/2025 19:41
Subject: Washington Spirit
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:DC power was in last place. They can buy a goal. They have turned over their roster this year but no rock stars have yet to sign there. I don't think they will even be a team next year much less "top" dog.Anonymous wrote:USL with a DC team to also compete at Audi Field. Interesting to see who in the long run wins the race to be the top dog.
Not sure how these clubs scout and find their players.
USL-W and some college kids and lower level pro clubs. It can be a grind for new pro players to find the right fit. Lots of turnover.
Anonymous
07/07/2025 14:42
Subject: Washington Spirit
Anonymous wrote:DC power was in last place. They can buy a goal. They have turned over their roster this year but no rock stars have yet to sign there. I don't think they will even be a team next year much less "top" dog.Anonymous wrote:USL with a DC team to also compete at Audi Field. Interesting to see who in the long run wins the race to be the top dog.
Not sure how these clubs scout and find their players.
Anonymous
07/07/2025 12:55
Subject: Washington Spirit
DC power was in last place. They can buy a goal. They have turned over their roster this year but no rock stars have yet to sign there. I don't think they will even be a team next year much less "top" dog.Anonymous wrote:USL with a DC team to also compete at Audi Field. Interesting to see who in the long run wins the race to be the top dog.
Anonymous
07/07/2025 12:49
Subject: Washington Spirit
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Chloe Ricketts starts and should be credited with a goal
Glad she is on the field and playing well now.
Choe Ricketts contract was not renewed by the Washington Spirit. Sad to see how she was advised by parents and adults around her. Her options going forward are limited and she is 18.
Why are her options limited? What's preventing her from signing with another team or going international? Your view seems limited.
The obvious thing limiting her options is that the Spirit didn’t think she was good enough to offer her a contract. That’s after watching her up close for years. International is a possibility or maybe the other local pro team DC Power. Is college still an option or did she become ineligible when she signed a pro contract.
She can go to college. She can't play for a college soccer team.
Anonymous
07/07/2025 12:47
Subject: Washington Spirit
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Chloe Ricketts starts and should be credited with a goal
Glad she is on the field and playing well now.
Choe Ricketts contract was not renewed by the Washington Spirit. Sad to see how she was advised by parents and adults around her. Her options going forward are limited and she is 18.
There is always the USL... much lower level "pro" but she can keep playing. And go to college part time.
Anonymous
06/29/2025 21:49
Subject: Washington Spirit
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Chloe Ricketts starts and should be credited with a goal
Glad she is on the field and playing well now.
Choe Ricketts contract was not renewed by the Washington Spirit. Sad to see how she was advised by parents and adults around her. Her options going forward are limited and she is 18.
Why are her options limited? What's preventing her from signing with another team or going international? Your view seems limited.
The obvious thing limiting her options is that the Spirit didn’t think she was good enough to offer her a contract. That’s after watching her up close for years. International is a possibility or maybe the other local pro team DC Power. Is college still an option or did she become ineligible when she signed a pro contract.
Not getting a Spirit contract doesn't end her career. It just means she wasn't the right fit for them. There are many athletes who find more success with their 2nd or 3rd team than with the team they started with.
I believe playing in college is no longer and option but with all the changes lately, I wouldn't be surprised if there is a way for her to eligible to play NCAA.
Maybe someone who is up to date with he College NIL rules can chime in...but I think pro athletes can now play in College under NIL rules this year?
Anonymous
06/29/2025 21:20
Subject: Washington Spirit
Go spirit