Washington Spirit Acquires Additional International Roster Slot in Trade with Racing Louisville FC

Spirit prepares to kick off regular season with recently added premier global talent 

Washington, D.C. (03/11/2025) – The Washington Spirit has acquired an additional international roster slot for the 2025 season in a trade with Racing Louisville FC, the clubs announced today. In exchange, the Spirit sent $80,000 in intra-league transfer funds to Louisville. 

The Spirit now has nine international roster slots for the 2025 season. Currently under international designation on the Spirit roster are Leicy Santos (Colombia), Ouleye Sarr (France), Esme Morgan (England), Rebeca Bernal (Mexico), Rosemonde Kouassi (Ivory Coast), Narumi Miura (Japan), Sandy MacIver (England), and Kysha Sylla (France). 

The Spirit kicked off the team’s 2025 campaign by winning the second trophy in club history in the annual NWSL Challenge Cup last week against the Orlando Pride. Fans can secure their spot to see the Spirit in the team’s next match at Audi Field by becoming 2025 Season Ticket Members here. Single match tickets for the Spirit’s home opener on Saturday, March 22 at Audi Field are available here. 

About The Washington Spirit 

The Washington Spirit is the premier professional women’s soccer team based in Washington, D.C. and plays at Audi Field in Buzzard Point. The Spirit was founded on November 21, 2012 and is an inaugural member of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) the fastest growing sports league in the US. The club is home to some of the best players in the world who have won championships for both club and country. In 2024, the Spirit drafted an epic class of rookies who are already breaking records and wowing fans. For more information about the Spirit, visit WashingtonSpirit.com and follow the club on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. 

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