Washington Spirit Star Leicy Santos Called Up to Colombia Women’s National Team
Santos will represent Colombia in upcoming April friendly match
Washington, D.C. (03/30/2025) – Washington Spirit midfielder Leicy Santos has been called up to the Colombia Women’s National Team for the side’s April friendly against Japan, Colombia Football announced recently. The side will travel to Osaka and take on Japan next week.
Santos has been a mainstay of the Colombia roster, representing the country in two FIFA Women’s World Cups (2015, 2023) and two Olympic Games (2016, 2024). During the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, Santos netted two goals for Colombia, helping the side reach the tournament’s quarterfinals. This month with the Spirit, Santos tallied the equalizer in the team’s Challenge Cup victory and a game-winning assist at home against Bay FC.
Colombia’s April Friendly Schedule:
- vs Japan | Sunday, April 6 at 1 a.m. EDT (Yodoko Sakura Stadium, Osaka, Japan)
The Spirit recently kicked off the team’s 2025 campaign by winning the second trophy in club history in the annual NWSL Challenge Cup earlier this month against the Orlando Pride and by setting a new club home opener attendance record with its third consecutive sellout at Audi Field. 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 next home match on Saturday, April 26 at Audi Field against rival Gotham FC 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. For more information about the Spirit, visit WashingtonSpirit.com and follow the club on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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