Arsenal FC ahead Rosa Kafaji (16) passes the ball as Washington Spirit midfielder Andi Sullivan (12) defends within the second half at Audi Subject in Washington, DC on on Aug 18. 2024. (Picture credit score: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports activities)
When the Nationwide Ladies’s Soccer League re-designed itself for a month whereas lots of its stars performed on the Olympics, the league examined new methods for gamers not referred to as as much as their nationwide groups to remain energetic within the recreation. The inaugural NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer time Cup proved to be a fascinating alternative for NWSL gamers, not solely maintaining their muscle mass recent but in addition taking over new competitors. However whereas the match was an total success, the outcomes for the Washington Spirit through the month of July had been blended.
5 members of the Spirit squad (Trinity Rodman, Casey Krueger, Hal Hershfelt, Croix Bethune, Gabby Carle), in addition to the latest Spirit member (Leicy Santos), had been referred to as as much as their nationwide groups and would miss the home summer time tournaments. After all, coming into a match with out your record-breaking rookie of the 12 months and cornerstone veterans, is a little bit daunting for any workforce.
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