Follow Your Spirit
106 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsFollow Your Spirit provides game day coverage, team analysis, and player interviews for Washington Spirit, a women's professional soccer team.
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Rerelease: Alyssa Kleiner interview (originally released Sep 2016)
January 07, 2021 22:06 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBIn an attempt to test the migration of the feed to another host, I've decided to rerelease one of my favorite interviews from the Follow Your Spirit series. This was originally released in September 2016.
FYS19 #105: Mid-season chatter
July 28, 2019 00:15 - 26 minutes - 36 MBTimothy Lawson and Jordan Small catch up on the Spirit's mid-season form. Follow Your Spirit is on Twitter at @SpiritCoverage Tim and Jordan can be found at @TimothyJLawson and @Jols98, respectively. Get fun player and Spirit merchandise at SpiritCoverage.com/Merch. Use promo code "FYS19" to get 19% off your entire order.
FYS19 #104: Andi Sullivan interview
July 06, 2019 14:51 - 23 minutes - 31.8 MBThis week's podcast features Tim's interview with Andi Sullivan. Follow Your Spirit is on Twitter at @SpiritCoverage Tim and Jordan can be found at @TimothyJLawson and @Jols98, respectively. Get fun player and Spirit merchandise at SpiritCoverage.com/Merch. Use promo code "FYS19" to get 19% off your entire order.
FYS19 #103: World Cup advancements, 1-1 vs Seattle, and Ashley Hatch interview
June 21, 2019 10:59 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MBFirst, Tim and Jordan go over some of the knockout round advancements in the World Cup. Then, they recap the 1-1 draw with Seattle. Finally, Tim chats with Ashley Hatch about her journey in soccer and her experience with the Washington Spirit. Follow Your Spirit is on Twitter at @SpiritCoverage Tim and Jordan can be found at @TimothyJLawson and @Jols98, respectively. Get fun player and Spirit merchandise at SpiritCoverage.com/Merch. Use promo code "FYS19" to get 19% off your e...
FYS19 #102: World Cup first matches, 2-0 over Utah, and Sam Staab interview
June 12, 2019 11:08 - 45 minutes - 61.9 MBFirst, Tim and Jordan go over a few key moments from the first set of matches in the World Cup. Then, they recap the 2-0 win over Utah. Finally, Tim chats with Sam Staab about her journey in soccer and her experience with the Washington Spirit. Follow Your Spirit is on Twitter at @SpiritCoverage Tim and Jordan can be found at @TimothyJLawson and @Jols98, respectively. Get fun player and Spirit merchandise at SpiritCoverage.com/Merch. Use promo code "FYS19" to get 19% off your ...
FYS19 #101: World Cup preview, Spirit News, Utah look ahead
May 31, 2019 21:08 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MBTimothy Lawson & Jordan Small preview the World Cup, review Spirit news from the past couple weeks and look ahead to Saturday's match against Utah. Follow Your Spirit is on Twitter at @SpiritCoverage Tim and Jordan can be found at @TimothyJLawson and @Jols98, respectively. Get fun player and Spirit merchandise at SpiritCoverage.com/Merch. Use promo code "FYS19" to get 19% off your entire order.
FYS19 #100: Meg Crosson
May 11, 2019 12:35 - 21 minutes - 28.9 MBTimothy Lawson talks with Washington Spirit player Meg Crosson about her life of soccer and her relationship with her teammates. Follow Your Spirit is on Twitter at @SpiritCoverage Tim and Jordan can be found at @TimothyJLawson and @Jols98, respectively. Get fun player and Spirit merchandise at SpiritCoverage.com/Merch. Use promo code "FYS19" to get 19% off your entire order.
FYS19 #99: Week 2 & Bye Week recap
May 02, 2019 10:38 - 18 minutes - 25.2 MBTimothy Lawson & Jordan Small recap the 1-0 loss in Utah and look forward to this weekend's match against Seattle Reign for Stars Wars Night at the plex! Follow Your Spirit is on Twitter at @SpiritCoverage Tim and Jordan can be found at @TimothyJLawson and @Jols98, respectively. Get fun player and Spirit merchandise at SpiritCoverage.com/Merch. Use promo code "FYS19" to get 19% off your entire order.
FYS19 #98: Jo retires, Spirit win 2-0, and PK is not creepy
April 18, 2019 23:59 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MBTimothy Lawson & Jordan Small share their feelings on Joanna Lohman's retirement, the Spirit's opening week win, and discuss other news that dropped in the past month. Follow Your Spirit is on Twitter at @SpiritCoverage Tim and Jordan can be found at @TimothyJLawson and @Jols98, respectively. Get fun player and Spirit merchandise at SpiritCoverage.com/Merch. Use promo code "FYS19" to get 19% off your entire order.
FYS19 #97: Theme nights, PK the Eagle, and player re-signs
March 15, 2019 22:37 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MBTimothy Lawson & Jordan Small talk about recent news leading into the preseason including 2019 theme nights, the Spirit's new mascot, and players that have re-signed to the Spirit. Follow Your Spirit is on Twitter at @SpiritCoverage Tim and Jordan can be found at @TimothyJLawson and @Jols98, respectively. Get fun player and Spirit merchandise at SpiritCoverage.com/Merch. Use promo code "FYS19" to get 19% off your entire order.
FYS19 #96: 2019 schedule, preseason, and waivers
February 28, 2019 01:25 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MBIt's almost time for the 2019 season and we (finally) have a schedule. Tim and Jordon review the preseason and regular season schedule, go over personnel news, and review the new Washington Spirit online shop. Follow Your Spirit is on Twitter at @SpiritCoverage Tim and Jordan can be found at @TimothyJLawson and @Jols98, respectively. Get fun player and Spirit merchandise at SpiritCoverage.com/Merch. Use promo code "FYS19" to get 19% off your entire order.
FYS19 #95: Trade on draft day, draft recap, waivers, new website, re-signs
February 06, 2019 14:05 - 55 minutes - 76.5 MBTimothy Lawson & Jordan Small get behind the microphones for the first time of 2019. The Follow Your Spirit cohosts catch up on all noteworthy Washington Spirit news going back to September 2018. They discuss the big trade on draft day, the players drafted by the Spirit, waivers, resigns, and the Spirit's new-look website. Follow Your Spirit is on Twitter at @SpiritCoverage Tim and Jordan can be found at @TimothyJLawson and @Jols98, respectively. Get fun player and Spirit merc...
FYS18 #94: Going into the off-season...
October 11, 2018 01:36 - 33 minutes - 45.9 MBTimothy Lawson & Jordan Small are joined by Jason Anderson from Black and Red United. The three discuss the Washington Spirit team awards, players with new contracts, possible MVP runner-ups, and who should be considered for the head coach job.
FYS18 #93: 1-1 draw to Sky Blue recap
September 13, 2018 11:00 - 12 minutes - 17.7 MBJordan Small and Timothy Lawson finish up the regular season with a recap of the 1-1 draw with Sky Blue.
FYS18 #92: 1-0 loss to Portland at Audi Field recap
August 30, 2018 22:41 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MBJordan Small and Timothy Lawson recap the 1-0 loss to Portland at Audi Field.
FYS18 #91: Jim Gabarra gets fired, Spirit head to Audi
August 25, 2018 01:21 - 57 minutes - 78.5 MBJason Anderson from Black and Red United subs in for Jordan Small to discuss the firing of Coach Jim Gabarra and the Spirit as they head into a big game against the Thorns at Audi Field.
FYS18 #90: Houston recap, ToN talk, Seattle preview
August 01, 2018 21:53 - 34 minutes - 46.9 MBJordan Small and Timothy Lawson get together to review the Spirit's strong effort in the 1-0 loss to Houston. Then, there's a little talk about the Tournament of Nations. Finally, they wrap up with a short preview for the Seattle game.
FYS18 #89: Orlando & NC review; thoughts on Spirit future featuring Jennifer Gordon
July 19, 2018 11:23 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBJennifer Gordon joins us this week to review the Spirit's latest performances and to discuss concerns for the Spirit moving into the end of the year and next season.
FYS18 #88: Chicago recap & Orlando preview
July 06, 2018 20:43 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MBTimothy Lawson and Jordan Small recap the 0-2 loss to Chicago and look ahead to the Spirit visiting Orlando.
FYS18 #87: Orlando recap & Chicago preview
June 29, 2018 11:38 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MBJordan Small and Timothy Lawson join forces once again to discuss the 0-1 loss to Orlando and preview the upcoming road game in Chicago.
FYS18 #86: Seattle recap & Orlando preview
June 21, 2018 16:39 - 20 minutes - 28.5 MBWhen I Root shirts are in! If you don't have one yet you can order them at SpiritCoverage.com/Merch On this week's episode, Jordan Small and Timothy Lawson discuss the 0-0 draw at home against Seattle and the Spirit's attempt to get more points hosting Orlando this Saturday.
FYS18 #85: Sky Blue recap + Seattle preview
June 14, 2018 00:33 - 27 minutes - 37.5 MBJordan Small and Timothy Lawson recap the 0-0 draw to Sky Blue and preview this week's match as Spirit host the Seattle Reign.
FYS18 #84: Chicago recap + Sky Blue Preview
June 08, 2018 10:54 - 21 minutes - 29.7 MBJordan and Tim recap the 2-0 loss to Chicago, discuss recent Spirit news, and preview Washington's trip up to New Jersey.
FYS18 #83: Chicago Preview
May 31, 2018 22:41 - 29 minutes - 40 MBSandra Herrera of SB Nation's Hot Time in Old Town joins Jordan Small on the podcast to preview the upcoming Chicago Red Stars vs. Washington Spirit match.
FYS18 #82: Portland recap; Sky Blue preview
May 23, 2018 11:55 - 20 minutes - 27.5 MBJordan Small and Timothy Lawson recap the disappointing 1-0 loss at home to the Portland Thorns and preview the midweek match against Sky Blue.
FYS18 #81: Aubrey Bledsoe feature interview
May 18, 2018 10:59 - 20 minutes - 28.2 MBTim sits down with Washington Spirit goal keeper Aubrey Bledsoe. Aubrey tells us about her career in soccer, her chemistry with the team, and who she believes could be a spy.
FYS18 #80: NC recap; Portland preview
May 16, 2018 20:22 - 23 minutes - 31.8 MBJordan Small and Timothy Lawson review the 1-0 loss in North Carolina and preview this week's home game versus Portland.
FYS18 #79: Utah recap; North Carolina preview
May 10, 2018 03:04 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MBJordan Small and Timothy Lawson recap the loss to Utah, preview this week's match in North Carolina, and give their thoughts on Labbe being denied the opportunity to play in Calgary.
FYS18 #78: Meggie Dougherty Howard feature interview
May 02, 2018 11:19 - 21 minutes - 29 MBJust after Jordan and Tim finished their podcast for the week, the Spirit confirmed an interview with midfielder Meggie Dougherty Howard. Meggie talks with Tim about her introduction to soccer, finding her way as a midfielder, the chemistry of the team, and looking ahead to Utah. Guest: @MeggieDH Show: @SpiritCoverage
FYS18 #77: 1-1 draw vs Chicago recap; match preview at Utah
May 01, 2018 15:42 - 37 minutes - 51.3 MBJordan Small and Timothy Lawson recap the 1-1 draw versus Chicago and preview the Washington Spirit traveling to Utah. We also cover schedule nuances across the league and a statement put out by Utah's support group The Court. Jordan: @Jols98 Tim: @TimothyJLawson Show: @SpiritCoverage Production: @LawsonEntertain
FYS18 #76: 1-1 draw in Portland recap; match preview vs Chicago
April 26, 2018 12:37 - 13 minutes - 18.4 MBJordan Small and Timothy Lawson recap the 1-1 draw in Portland and preview Sam Kerr's visit to the Plex when the Washington Spirit host the Chicago Red Stars
FYS18 #75: 4-2 loss recap; match preview at Portland
April 20, 2018 12:56 - 21 minutes - 28.9 MBSchedules didn't align so no player interview today. Jordan Small and Timothy Lawson review the Spirit's loss to Courage, preview the match in Portland, and give their thoughts on what the Spirit need to get some early season success. Jordan: @Jols98 Timothy: @TimothyJLawson Show: @SpiritCoverage Production: @LawsonEntertain
FYS18 #74: Week 3 vs NC Courage preview; interview featuring Havana Solaun
April 13, 2018 11:08 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MBJordan and Tim go over recent news, leading stats, and preview this week's match up versus North Carolina. Then, Havana Solaun joins us to talk about her journey into soccer and answers a new fun question for the 2018 season. Jordan: @Jols98 Tim: @TimothyJLawson Show: @SpiritCoverage Production: @LawsonEntertain
FYS18 #73: 2-0 victory in home opener; interview featuring Tori Huster
April 06, 2018 12:33 - 48 minutes - 66.8 MBThe Spirit sit in third place after two games with 3 points. All three of those points earned from their 2-0 victory over Orlando this past weekend at the Maryland Soccerplex during their home opener. Jordan Small and Timothy Lawson discuss the victory and what they saw from the Spirit. Jordan provides insight into what she heard from players following the win. Then, OG23 returns to the podcast as Tori Huster tells us about her offseason in Australia, the current mood in the Spi...
FYS18 #72: 2-1 loss to Seattle; 5 bold predictions w/ Jordan Small and Timothy Lawson
March 28, 2018 00:23 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBThe season is upon us! Jordan was at the game on Saturday and gives us her thoughts on how the Spirit performed. Then, Tim provides his 5 bold predictions for the 2018 season. Enjoy! Jordan: @Jols98 Tim: @TimothyJLawson Show: @SpiritCoverage Production: @LawsonEntertain
FYS18 #71: Spirit Small Talk - Week 1 vs. Sea w/ Jordan Small
March 27, 2018 01:33 - 5 minutes - 7.89 MBJordan Small provides her thoughts and observations for the 2-1 loss against the Seattle Reign on Saturday, March 24. Also, give a listen as she previews next week's game vs the Orlando Pride. Visit SpiritCoverage.com for podcasts, videos, and write-ups. Follow us on Twitter @SpiritCoverage
FYS18 #70: 0-3 loss to NC; latest roster update w/ Jordan Small and Timothy Lawson
March 20, 2018 15:21 - 21 minutes - 29.1 MBJordan and Tim recap the 0-3 loss to North Carolina in Richmond this past Saturday and the latest roster update. Jordan: @Jols98 Tim: @TimothyJLawson Show: @SpiritCoverage Production: @LawsonEntertain
FYS18 #69: 1-1 vs UNC, new kits, and latest Spirit news w/ Jordan Small and Timothy Lawson
March 16, 2018 11:25 - 50 minutes - 69.3 MBJordan and Tim return to cover the latest news from the Washington Spirit including She Believes Cup results, new kits for the Spirit, the 1-1 draw vs UNC, and more.
FYS18 #68: Preseason talk & news catch up w/ Jordan Small and Timothy Lawson
March 01, 2018 23:21 - 35 minutes - 49.4 MBJordan Small and Timothy Lawson connect after four weeks since the last podcast. The two hosts cover every bit of news that has released in February, plus a couple announcements for Follow Your Spirit. Enjoy! Jordan: @Jols98 Tim: @TimLawson21 Follow Your Spirit: @SpiritCoverage
FYS18 #67: Post-draft commentary with Tim Lawson and Jordan Small
February 03, 2018 16:06 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MBJordan Small and Tim Lawson catch up on all of the player movement and acquisitions, including the 2018 college draft.
FYS18 #66: Offseason catch up with Coach Jim Gabarra
December 19, 2017 12:50 - 15 minutes - 21.4 MBJordan Small and Timothy Lawson catch up with Coach Jim Gabarra to talk Briana Scurry, improvement on the Spirit, and the 2018 NWSL draft.
FYS17 #65: Offseason discussion w/ Jennifer Gordon
November 03, 2017 17:01 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MBIts time to have our first offseason discussion after the end of the NWSL season. Jennifer Gordon from The Equalizer joins Timothy Lawson and Jordon Small to talk about possible player movement, league-wide topics, and who to look out for in college soccer. Enjoy!
FYS17 #64: Player of the Week, Sky Blue recap, Spirit & NWSL chatter
September 15, 2017 02:10 - 17 minutes - 24.7 MBJordan Small and Timothy Lawson discuss Whitney Church getting Player of the Week, recap the game against Sky Blue, and chat about various things regarding the Spirit and the league.
FYS17 #63: CHI & NC recap, injury discussion, Portland match (feat Jason Anderson)
September 01, 2017 01:22 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MBJordan Small and Timothy Lawson are joined by Jason Anderson of Black and Red United to talk the two previous matches against Chicago and North Carolina, the injuries that plague the Spirit, and look forward to the next match in Portland.
FYS17 #62: Mewis turns into Proffitt, sports journalism, game previews
August 26, 2017 19:51 - 25 minutes - 35.7 MBJordan Small and Tim Lawson discuss the Mewis trade that ended with Spirit acquiring Proffitt, sports journalism, updates on player merchandise, and Tim goes to bat for Jim Gabarra.
FYS17 #61: Sky Blue recap, Orlando preview
August 08, 2017 18:39 - 22 minutes - 30.2 MBJordan Small and Timothy Lawson discuss the exciting 4-1 win against Sky Blue and preview the upcoming match in Orlando.
FYS17 #60: Sky Blue preview
August 04, 2017 20:22 - 24 minutes - 33 MBJordan Small and Timothy Lawson sit down to talk the game in New Jersey against Sky Blue and the future of Washington Spirit.
FYS17 #59: Portland recap, National team chat
July 31, 2017 11:17 - 17 minutes - 23.9 MBJordan Small and Timothy Lawson talk the loss in Portland, being excited as a fan moving forward, and a little bit about the national teams. Enjoy.
FYS17 #58: Houston recap, Portland preview
July 20, 2017 02:46 - 36 minutes - 49.7 MBWe're at midseason and things are not looking good for the Spirit. Jordan Small and Timothy Lawson break down the 2-1 loss in Houston and discuss what the Spirit will need to do if they want to steal three points in Portland. Enjoy!
FYS17 #57: Spirit Small Talk - Week 13 at HOU w/ Jordan Small
July 17, 2017 01:30 - 3 minutes - 4.49 MBJordan Small provides her midseason picks for Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player. Tune in to see who she picked. Visit SpiritCoverage.com for podcasts, videos, and write-ups. Follow us on Twitter @SpiritCoverage