The Washington Spirit have completed their first two weeks of preseason training, with seven still to go before NWSL opening weekend. Head coach Mark Parsons and goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury spoke with the media Friday afternoon about new players, the medical and performance system, and how things are going so far. Here are some of the highlights:
On a new start
After two years of revelations of abuse and misconduct toward players both on this team and throughout the league, Kingsbury’s opening comment spoke volumes about the status of the Spirit: “I’ve never felt so supported in my professional career.