Washington Spirit’s Leicy Santos Called Up to Colombia Women’s National Team

Santos and Colombia will take on Mexico in upcoming friendlies

Washington, D.C. (06/21/2025) – Washington Spirit midfielder Leicy Santos has been called up to the Colombia Women’s National Team for the federation’s June/July friendlies, Colombia Football announced this week. The side will visit Mexico for two friendly matches beginning later this month. 

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. So far this year with the Spirit, Santos has tallied the equalizer in the team’s Challenge Cup victory, a game-winning assist at home against Bay FC and a long-distance free kick goal on the road against Louisville. 

Colombia’s June/July Friendly Schedule: 

• vs Mexico | Friday, June 27 at 10 p.m. EDT (Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez, Ciudad Juárez) 

• vs Mexico | Wednesday, July 2 at 7:45 p.m. EDT (Estadio Agustín “Coruco” Díaz, Zacatepec de Hidalgo) 

Fans’ next chance to see their favorite Spirit players in action will be at the team’s Open Training event next month. Taking place on Saturday, July 19 at George Mason University, fans are invited to come out and watch as the team gears up for the second half of the season. Limited tickets are available here. The Spirit will take the pitch at home again on Sunday, August 3 following the NWSL’s July break. Facing off against Portland Thorns FC, the Spirit will host its first-ever Throwback Day at Audi Field. Single match tickets 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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