Washington Spirit Stars Show Out During Latest International Break

Eleven different Spirit players earned call-ups to their respective senior national teams 

Washington, D.C. (10/30/2025) – The Washington Spirit’s international stars delivered standout performances for their respective national teams during this month’s break from NWSL play. With eleven different Spirit players earning call-ups for ten different federations, the DC pros appeared in matches on four different continents over the past week. 

INTERNATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS 

• Tara McKeown, United States: started and played the full 90 minutes of the USWNT’s first friendly against Portugal 

• Leicy Santos, Colombia: tallied three goals and an assist in two wins against Perú and Ecuador 

• Rebeca Bernal, Mexico: wore the captain’s armband, provided a game-winning assist and played all 180 minutes of two wins against New Zealand 

• Deborah Abiodun, Nigeria: started both matches against Benin, helping her side qualify for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 

• Esme Morgan, England: started both of England’s October friendlies, playing all 180 minutes and helping her side to a clean sheet against Australia 

• Rosemonde Kouassi, Ivory Coast: converted a penalty kick against Senegal 

• Sofia Cantore, Italy: started the friendly against Brazil, playing 66 minutes 

• Gabby Carle, Canada: appeared in both friendlies against Switzerland and Netherlands, totaling 90 minutes of action

Washington’s international players will return to the team ahead of this weekend’s final regular season match in Utah. The Spirit will return to Audi Field the second weekend of November to kick off its 2025 playoff run. Having clinched home-field advantage, the Spirit will host its quarterfinal match and a potential semifinal match in DC. Playoff ticketing info is 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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