The Washington Spirit had already exercised center back Sam Staab’s option for the 2023 season, but that wasn’t good enough, she deserved more. So more was offered, and announced today as accepted and signed. The former Clemson Tiger has signed a three-year deal to remain a Spirit player until at least the end of the 2025 season.
Sam Staab has been a consistent starter for the Spirit since being selected fourth overall in the 2019 NWSL Draft. Staab has flourished to the left of center back partners Paige Nielsen, then most recently Emily Sonnett.