The Washington Spirit’s pursuit of an NWSL title began in earnest last week, with players convening for the opening of preseason. The winter cold may have driven them indoors — for at least the first two weeks of training, the Spirit will be training at the Washington Football Team’s indoor bubble — but that has not slowed the side’s preparation down.
“We’ve been looking good,” said head coach Richie Burke on a conference call with reporters late last week. “Pleased to be back on the training ground, with players playing football, it’s the lifeblood, it’s work.