There is a lot going on with the Washington Spirit these days, some of it necessitated by a calamitous season a year ago, part of it in preparation for the Women’s World Cup this summer and a portion as the result of new investment.
We’ll begin with the roster because, after a 2-17-5 campaign, the team needed to get a lot better. Heading into the National Women’s Soccer League opener Saturday at Maryland SoccerPlex against Sky Blue FC, 13 of the Spirit’s 25 players were either not with the team last year or were late-season call-ups.
The arrivals include two Australian national team players and four first-round draft picks with U.