Hal Hershfelt and Paige Metayer Post-Match Press Conference | Week 24 at NC Courage | 10.11.25

Midfielder, Hal Hershfelt, and Defender, Paige Metayer, break down the hard-fought 1-1 draw against North Carolina, providing insight into the team's performance, player rotation, and late-game tactics. Hershfelt admitted the first half was "a little iffy," but the team "definitely cleaned it up in the second half". Metayer acknowledged that while the result "sucks that we tied," the ability to rotate players and manage the game were positive takeaways. The pair also detail how the late stages of the match served as a crucial rehearsal for the upcoming playoffs, dealing with North Carolina throwing numbers forward and looking for direct balls. Hear Hal Hershfelt reflect on her assist on Trinity Rodman's goal and how the team is preparing for the unpredictable conditions of knockout football. #pressconference #nwsl #soccer 👇 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