It was an interesting week for the Washington Spirit, who faced two very different developments that figure to both have a major impact on their 2022 NWSL season. First, the battle for control over the club appears to have been settled in Michele Kang’s favor, with players being told in person earlier this week. Second, Washington trained Thursday with eight players absent due to international call-ups, with three more completing their last session with their club before heading off for national duty elsewhere.
Here are the sights and sounds from training:
Roll call
The group training on Thursday was much different from last week’s group, with the USWNT septet and Devon Kerr (Canada) having departed for national team duty.