Just over a month into their preparations for the 2022 NWSL season, the Washington Spirit announced an update to their preseason roster on Wednesday. A squad that initially included 38 players has been pared down to 30, with numerous trialists being let go without — at least for the time being — a contract being offered.
Of the four draft picks who reported for the start of the preseason, Washington still has three (Tinaya Alexander, Lucy Shepherd, and Audrey Harding) in camp. Maddie Elwell is expected to report later this season after completing her studies at Vanderbilt, while defender Jordan Thompson suffered a knee injury in the first week of training and is no longer listed on the team’s preseason roster.