Washington Spirit Defender Esme Morgan Called Up to England Women’s National Team

Morgan and Lionesses will host China PR and Ghana in two international friendlies 

Washington, D.C. (11/18/2025) – Washington Spirit defender Esme Morgan has been called up to the England Women’s National Team for the side’s upcoming friendlies, England Football announced today. Morgan and the Lionesses will take on China PR and Ghana in two international friendly matches beginning later this month. 

Originally from Sheffield, England, Morgan has appeared in 18 international matches for the England senior team, making her debut for the squad in November 2022. The standout defender has been a mainstay of the Lionesses recently, helping the side capture its second consecutive Women’s Euro title this past summer. 

England’s November/December Friendly Schedule: 

• vs China PR | Saturday, November 29 at 12:30 p.m. EST (Wembley Stadium, London) 

• vs Ghana | Tuesday, December 2 at 2 p.m. EST (St. Mary’s Stadium, Southampton, England) 

Morgan has appeared in 39 total matches for the Spirit since joining the side last summer, seeing over 3,000 minutes of action. The defender has appeared in 30 of the Spirit’s 33 contests this year alone, helping the side advance to the 2025 NWSL Championship this weekend. 

The Spirit will take on rival Gotham FC in its second straight NWSL Championship on Saturday, November 22 at PayPal Park in San Jose, California. Kicking off at 8 p.m. EST, the match will broadcast nationally on CBS. 

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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