2017 season | ||||
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General manager | Chris Hummer | |||
Head coach | Jim Gabarra | |||
Stadium | Maryland SoccerPlex | |||
NWSL | 10th | |||
Top goalscorer | Mallory Pugh (6) | |||
Highest home attendance | 5,200 (July 8 vs. Orlando) | |||
Lowest home attendance | 2,365 (Aug 30 vs. North Carolina) | |||
Average home league attendance | 3,491 | |||
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The 2017 season is Washington Spirit's fifth season, competing in the National Women's Soccer League, the top division of women's soccer in the United States.
In the aftermath of finishing 2016 runners-up, the Spirit saw a series of key departures including captain Ali Krieger (traded to Orlando Pride), Christine Nairn and Diana Matheson (both traded to Seattle Reign), and Crystal Dunn leaving for Chelsea, while retaining her contracting rights. In addition to the departures, key injuries to Joanna Lohman, Francisca Ordega, and goalkeeper Kelsey Wys limited the Spirit's playing options.
Unable to adequately replace these players, the Spirit struggled to compete throughout the 2017 season ultimately finishing last (10th) for the first time since the inaugural season. [1] However, building for the future, Gabarra was able to recruit U.S. national team prospect, Mallory Pugh midseason. [2] Pugh would go on to lead the team in scoring, registering 6 goals in 16 games. [3]
The first-team roster of Washington Spirit. [4]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Owner | Bill Lynch |
General Manager | Jim Gabarra |
Head Coach | Jim Gabarra |
Source: [4]
On February 2, the Washington Spirit announced its preseason schedule. [5]
March 18, Sat | Washington Spirit | 3–0 | Penn State University | Boyds, Maryland |
14:00 EDT ( UTC-04) |
Stengel ![]() Mewis ![]() |
[p 1] | Stadium:
Maryland Soccerplex Attendance: 300 | |
Note: Played in three 30-minute periods. |
March 25, Sat | Washington Spirit | 5–0 | University of North Carolina | Leesburg, Virginia |
18:30 EDT ( UTC-04) |
Sigvardsen Jensen ![]() ![]() Stengel ![]() Williams ![]() Mewis ![]() Agnew ![]() |
[p 2] | Stadium: Evergreen Sportsplex Attendance: 2,000 |
April 1, Sat | Washington Spirit | 4–3 | Duke University | Boyds, Maryland |
14:00 EDT ( UTC-04) |
Stengel ![]() Dougherty Howard ![]() Williams ![]() |
[p 3] |
Dorsey ![]() McCoy ![]() |
Stadium: Maryland Soccerplex |
April 8, Sat | Washington Spirit | 2–0 | University of Virginia | Boyds, Maryland |
19:00 EDT ( UTC-04) |
Mewis ![]() Lohman ![]() |
[p 4] | Stadium: Maryland Soccerplex |
Sat Apr 15 1 | Washington Spirit | 0–1 | North Carolina Courage | Boyds, Maryland |
3:00 p.m. |
Mewis ![]() Zardorsky ![]() |
[m 1] |
Zerboni ![]() ![]() |
Stadium:
Maryland SoccerPlex Attendance: 2,407 |
Sat Apr 22 2 | Orlando Pride | 1–1 | Washington Spirit | Orlando, Florida |
4:00 p.m. |
Jensen ![]() Kallman ![]() Huster ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Alleway ![]() Evans ![]() |
Stadium:
Orlando City Stadium Attendance: 14,452 Referee: Karen Abt |
Sat Apr 29 3 | Washington Spirit | 0–1 | Houston Dash | Boyds, Maryland |
7:00 p.m. |
Report Box Score |
Ohai ![]() Benites ![]() |
Stadium:
Maryland SoccerPlex Attendance: 3,154 Referee: Christina Unkel |
Sat May 6 4 | Washington Spirit | 4–3 | Sky Blue FC | Boyds, Maryland |
7:00 p.m. |
Ordega ![]() Simon ![]() Solaun ![]() Williams ![]() |
Report Box Score |
O'Hara ![]() Simon ![]() Killion ![]() |
Stadium:
Maryland SoccerPlex Attendance: 3,190 |
Sat May 13 5 | Seattle Reign FC | 6–2 | Washington Spirit | Seattle, Washington |
4:00 p.m. |
Christine Nairn ![]() Yanez ![]() Kawasumi ![]() Rapinoe ![]() Elston ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Solaun ![]() Mewis ![]() |
Stadium:
Memorial Stadium Attendance: 3,007 Referee: Victor Rivas |
Sat May 20 6 | Washington Spirit | 0–1 | FC Kansas City | Boyds, Maryland |
7:00 p.m. |
Ordega ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Newfield ![]() Saurbrunn ![]() |
Stadium:
Maryland SoccerPlex Attendance: 3,714 |
Sat May 27 7 | FC Kansas City | 3–2 | Washington Spirit | Kansas City, Missouri |
8:00 p.m. |
Leroux ![]() Newfield ![]() ![]() Sauerbrunn ![]() Taylor ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Mewis ![]() Dougherty Howard ![]() Solaun ![]() Ordega ![]() |
Stadium:
Swope Soccer Village Attendance: 1,728 |
Sat June 3 8 | Washington Spirit | 2–0 | Houston Dash | Boyds, Maryland |
7:00 p.m. |
Williams ![]() Pugh ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Brooks ![]() |
Stadium:
Maryland SoccerPlex Attendance: 3,096 |
Sat June 17 9 | Chicago Red Stars | 1–1 | Washington Spirit | Bridgeview, Illinois |
2:50 p.m. |
Naughton ![]() Press ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Ordega ![]() Howard ![]() Zadorsky ![]() |
Stadium:
Toyota Park Attendance: 3,189 Referee: Christopher Greer Assistant referees: Joshua Haimes, Gjovalin Bori Fourth official: Jeffrey Swartzel |
Sat June 24 10 | Washington Spirit | 1–0 | Portland Thorns FC | Boyds, Maryland |
4:00 p.m. |
Ordega ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Stadium:
Maryland SoccerPlex Attendance: 4,319 |
Sat July 1 11 | Boston Breakers | 1–0 | Washington Spirit | Boston, Massachusetts |
4:00 p.m. |
Chapman ![]() Purce ![]() |
Report |
Johnson ![]() |
Stadium:
Jordan Field Attendance: 2,523 Referee: Elvis Osmanovic |
Sat July 8 12 | Washington Spirit | 2–2 | Orlando Pride | Boyds, Maryland |
4:00 p.m. |
Pugh ![]() |
Report |
Marta ![]() |
Stadium:
Maryland SoccerPlex Attendance: 5,200 |
Sat July 15 13 | Houston Dash | 2–1 | Washington Spirit | Houston, Texas |
8:30 p.m. |
Poliana ![]() Andressinha ![]() Van Wyk ![]() |
Report |
Johnson ![]() |
Stadium:
BBVA Compass Stadium Attendance: 3,332 |
Sat July 22 14 | Portland Thorns FC | 2–1 | Washington Spirit | Portland, Oregon |
10:00 p.m. |
Sykes ![]() Long ![]() Weber ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Ship ![]() Solaun ![]() Dydasco ![]() |
Stadium:
Providence Park Attendance: 18,478 |
Fri August 4 15 | Sky Blue FC | 1–4 | Washington Spirit | Piscataway, New Jersey |
7:00 p.m. |
Hayes ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Ship ![]() Church ![]() Williams ![]() Howard ![]() Solaun ![]() |
Stadium:
Yurcak Field Attendance: 2,496 |
Tue August 8 16 | Orlando Pride | 3–0 | Washington Spirit | Orlando, Florida |
7:00 p.m. |
Evans ![]() Marta ![]() Pereira ![]() Umogagu ![]() Morgan ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Stadium:
Orlando City Stadium Attendance: 4,273 Referee: Christina Unkel |
Sat August 12 17 | Washington Spirit | 2–2 | Boston Breakers | Boyds, Maryland |
4:00 p.m. |
Johnson ![]() Williams ![]() |
Report |
Leon ![]() ![]() Salem ![]() |
Stadium:
Maryland SoccerPlex Attendance: 3,722 Referee: ![]() |
Sat August 19 18 | North Carolina Courage | 2–0 | Washington Spirit | Cary, North Carolina |
4:00 p.m. |
Hatch ![]() Kallman ![]() Dahlkemper ![]() |
Report |
Dydasco ![]() Farquharson ![]() |
Stadium:
WakeMed Soccer Park Attendance: 3,530 Referee: ![]() |
Sat August 26 19 | Washington Spirit | 1–2 | Chicago Red Stars | Boyds, Maryland |
7:00 p.m. |
Williams ![]() Johnson ![]() |
Report | Kristen Mavis ![]() Mautz ![]() Colaprico ![]() Press ![]() |
Stadium:
Maryland SoccerPlex Attendance: 3,469 Referee: ![]() |
Wed August 30 20 | Washington Spirit | 2–3 | North Carolina Courage | Boyds, Maryland |
7:30 p.m. |
Banini ![]() Farquharson ![]() Huster ![]() Williams ![]() |
Report |
Mewis ![]() McDonald ![]() ![]() |
Stadium:
Maryland SoccerPlex Attendance: 2,365 Referee: ![]() |
Sat September 2 21 | Portland Thorns FC | 4–0 | Washington Spirit | Portland, Oregon |
4:30 p.m. |
Nadim ![]() Sinclair ![]() ![]() Reynolds ![]() Sonnett ![]() |
Report |
Haracic ![]() |
Stadium:
Providence Park Attendance: 19,141 Referee: ![]() |
Sun September 10 22 | Sky Blue FC | 1–2 | Washington Spirit | Piscataway, New Jersey |
6:00 p.m. |
Hayes ![]() |
Report |
Church ![]() Pugh ![]() |
Stadium:
Yurcak Field Attendance: 2,008 Referee: ![]() |
Sat September 23 23 | Washington Spirit | 0–3 | Boston Breakers | Boyds, Maryland |
7:00 p.m. |
Report Box Score |
Dowie ![]() Kallman ![]() Leon ![]() Frisbie ![]() White ![]() |
Stadium:
Maryland SoccerPlex Attendance: 3,475 Referee: Luis Guardia |
Sat September 30 24 | Washington Spirit | 2–3 | Seattle Reign FC | Boyds, Maryland |
7:00 p.m. |
Pugh ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Fishlock ![]() Crummer ![]() |
Stadium:
Maryland SoccerPlex Attendance: 3,780 Referee: Danielle Chesky |
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | North Carolina Courage | 24 | 16 | 1 | 7 | 38 | 22 | +16 | 49 | NWSL Shield |
2 | Portland Thorns FC (C) | 24 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 20 | +17 | 47 | NWSL Playoffs |
3 | Orlando Pride | 24 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 45 | 31 | +14 | 40 | |
4 | Chicago Red Stars | 24 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 33 | 30 | +3 | 39 | |
5 | Seattle Reign FC | 24 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 43 | 37 | +6 | 34 | |
6 | Sky Blue FC | 24 | 10 | 3 | 11 | 42 | 51 | −9 | 33 | |
7 | FC Kansas City | 24 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 29 | 31 | −2 | 31 | |
8 | Houston Dash | 24 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 23 | 39 | −16 | 24 | |
9 | Boston Breakers | 24 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 24 | 35 | −11 | 19 | |
10 | Washington Spirit | 24 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 30 | 48 | −18 | 19 |
Overall | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||
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Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
24 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 30 | 48 | −18 | 19 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 16 | 21 | −5 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 27 | −13 |
Last updated: October 1, 2017.
Source:
Match reports
The Spirit struggled to gain any momentum during the 2017 season and were the first team to be eliminated from playoff contention after a home loss to the Chicago Red Stars on August 26 (Week 19). [6]
Squad statistics are of regular season only
No. | Pos | Nat | Player | Total | NWSL | ||
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Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||
Defenders: | |||||||
3 | DF | ![]() |
Caprice Dydasco | 16 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
4 | DF | ![]() |
Shelina Zadorsky | 21 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
5 | DF | ![]() |
Whitney Church | 22 | 1 | 22 | 1 |
6 | DF | ![]() |
Kassey Kallman | 17 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
12 | DF | ![]() |
Morgan Proffitt | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
22 | DF | ![]() |
Alyssa Kleiner | 18 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
Midfielders: | |||||||
9 | MF | ![]() |
Havana Solaun | 24 | 5 | 24 | 5 |
10 | MF | ![]() |
Estefania Banini | 9 | 1 | 9 | 1 |
15 | MF | ![]() |
Joanna Lohman | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
16 | MF | ![]() |
Cameron Castleberry | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
19 | MF | ![]() |
Kristie Mewis | 8 | 2 | 8 | 2 |
23 | MF | ![]() |
Tori Huster | 20 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
24 | MF | ![]() |
Estelle Johnson | 20 | 2 | 20 | 2 |
29 | MF | ![]() |
Megan Dougherty Howard | 23 | 1 | 23 | 1 |
Forwards: | |||||||
2 | FW | ![]() |
Arielle Ship | 14 | 1 | 14 | 1 |
7 | FW | ![]() |
Line Jensen | 9 | 1 | 9 | 1 |
8 | FW | ![]() |
Lindsay Agnew | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
11 | FW | ![]() |
Mallory Pugh | 16 | 6 | 16 | 6 |
12 | FW | ![]() |
Katie Stengel | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
13 | FW | ![]() |
Crystal Thomas | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
14 | FW | ![]() |
Francisca Ordega | 14 | 4 | 14 | 4 |
17 | FW | ![]() |
Cali Farquharson | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
20 | FW | ![]() |
Cheyna Williams | 21 | 5 | 21 | 5 |
27 | FW | ![]() |
Yanara Aedo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Italics indicates player left team midway through season.
Last updated: October 1, 2017
No. | Nat | Player | National Women's Soccer League | ||||||||
GP | GS | MIN | W | L | D | GA | GAA | CS | |||
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1 |
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Stephanie Labbe | 17 | 17 | 1530 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 30 | 1.76 | 2 |
18 |
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Kelsey Wys | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
21 |
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DiDi Haracic | 7 | 7 | 630 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 18 | 2.57 | 0 |
Date | Player | Number | Position | Previous club | Fee/notes |
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November 17, 2016 |
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19 | MF |
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Trade [8] |
November 17, 2016 |
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6 | DF |
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Trade [8] |
December 21, 2016 |
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9 | MF |
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Trade for Rights, Signed [9] [10] |
February 10, 2017 |
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21 | GK |
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Signed [11] |
March 10, 2017 |
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8 | FW |
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2017 Draft Pick [12] |
March 10, 2017 |
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29 | MF |
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2017 Draft Pick [12] |
April 5, 2017 |
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2 | FW |
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2017 Draft Pick [13] |
April 5, 2017 |
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16 | MF |
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2017 Draft Pick [13] |
April 27, 2017 |
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13 | FW |
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Signed [14] |
May 13, 2017 |
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11 | FW |
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Signed via Distribution Ranking Order [2] |
June 19, 2017 |
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10 | FW |
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Signed pending international transfer certificate [15] |
June 27, 2017 |
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27 | FW |
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Signed pending international transfer certificate [16] |
August 23, 2017 |
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12 | MF |
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Signed after waived [17] |
Date | Player | Number | Position | New club | Fee/notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
October 18, 2016 |
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10 | MF |
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Free [18] |
October 19, 2016 |
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57 | FW | Waived [19] | |
November 2, 2016 |
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11 | DF |
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Trade [20] |
November 17, 2016 |
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4 | DF |
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Trade [8] |
April 22, 2016 |
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7 | MF |
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Trade [9] |
January 2, 2017 |
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19 | FW |
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Free [21] |
January 23, 2017 |
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8 | MF |
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Trade [22] |
May 19, 2017 |
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13 | FW | Waived [23] | |
June 28, 2017 |
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12 | FW |
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Waived [24] |
June 28, 2017 |
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16 | MF | Waived [24] | |
August 21, 2017 |
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19 | FW |
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Trade for 2018 First round draft pick [25] |
Month | Goalkeeper | Defenders | Midfielders | Forwards | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
April |
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[26] | ||
June |
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[27] |
Week | Result | Player | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|
4 | Won |
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[28] |
15 | Won |
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[29] |
20 | Won |
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[30] |
Week | Result | Player | Ref. |
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11 | Won |
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[31] |
20 | Won |
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[32] |
2017 season | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
General manager | Chris Hummer | |||
Head coach | Jim Gabarra | |||
Stadium | Maryland SoccerPlex | |||
NWSL | 10th | |||
Top goalscorer | Mallory Pugh (6) | |||
Highest home attendance | 5,200 (July 8 vs. Orlando) | |||
Lowest home attendance | 2,365 (Aug 30 vs. North Carolina) | |||
Average home league attendance | 3,491 | |||
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The 2017 season is Washington Spirit's fifth season, competing in the National Women's Soccer League, the top division of women's soccer in the United States.
In the aftermath of finishing 2016 runners-up, the Spirit saw a series of key departures including captain Ali Krieger (traded to Orlando Pride), Christine Nairn and Diana Matheson (both traded to Seattle Reign), and Crystal Dunn leaving for Chelsea, while retaining her contracting rights. In addition to the departures, key injuries to Joanna Lohman, Francisca Ordega, and goalkeeper Kelsey Wys limited the Spirit's playing options.
Unable to adequately replace these players, the Spirit struggled to compete throughout the 2017 season ultimately finishing last (10th) for the first time since the inaugural season. [1] However, building for the future, Gabarra was able to recruit U.S. national team prospect, Mallory Pugh midseason. [2] Pugh would go on to lead the team in scoring, registering 6 goals in 16 games. [3]
The first-team roster of Washington Spirit. [4]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
|
|
Owner | Bill Lynch |
General Manager | Jim Gabarra |
Head Coach | Jim Gabarra |
Source: [4]
On February 2, the Washington Spirit announced its preseason schedule. [5]
March 18, Sat | Washington Spirit | 3–0 | Penn State University | Boyds, Maryland |
14:00 EDT ( UTC-04) |
Stengel ![]() Mewis ![]() |
[p 1] | Stadium:
Maryland Soccerplex Attendance: 300 | |
Note: Played in three 30-minute periods. |
March 25, Sat | Washington Spirit | 5–0 | University of North Carolina | Leesburg, Virginia |
18:30 EDT ( UTC-04) |
Sigvardsen Jensen ![]() ![]() Stengel ![]() Williams ![]() Mewis ![]() Agnew ![]() |
[p 2] | Stadium: Evergreen Sportsplex Attendance: 2,000 |
April 1, Sat | Washington Spirit | 4–3 | Duke University | Boyds, Maryland |
14:00 EDT ( UTC-04) |
Stengel ![]() Dougherty Howard ![]() Williams ![]() |
[p 3] |
Dorsey ![]() McCoy ![]() |
Stadium: Maryland Soccerplex |
April 8, Sat | Washington Spirit | 2–0 | University of Virginia | Boyds, Maryland |
19:00 EDT ( UTC-04) |
Mewis ![]() Lohman ![]() |
[p 4] | Stadium: Maryland Soccerplex |
Sat Apr 15 1 | Washington Spirit | 0–1 | North Carolina Courage | Boyds, Maryland |
3:00 p.m. |
Mewis ![]() Zardorsky ![]() |
[m 1] |
Zerboni ![]() ![]() |
Stadium:
Maryland SoccerPlex Attendance: 2,407 |
Sat Apr 22 2 | Orlando Pride | 1–1 | Washington Spirit | Orlando, Florida |
4:00 p.m. |
Jensen ![]() Kallman ![]() Huster ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Alleway ![]() Evans ![]() |
Stadium:
Orlando City Stadium Attendance: 14,452 Referee: Karen Abt |
Sat Apr 29 3 | Washington Spirit | 0–1 | Houston Dash | Boyds, Maryland |
7:00 p.m. |
Report Box Score |
Ohai ![]() Benites ![]() |
Stadium:
Maryland SoccerPlex Attendance: 3,154 Referee: Christina Unkel |
Sat May 6 4 | Washington Spirit | 4–3 | Sky Blue FC | Boyds, Maryland |
7:00 p.m. |
Ordega ![]() Simon ![]() Solaun ![]() Williams ![]() |
Report Box Score |
O'Hara ![]() Simon ![]() Killion ![]() |
Stadium:
Maryland SoccerPlex Attendance: 3,190 |
Sat May 13 5 | Seattle Reign FC | 6–2 | Washington Spirit | Seattle, Washington |
4:00 p.m. |
Christine Nairn ![]() Yanez ![]() Kawasumi ![]() Rapinoe ![]() Elston ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Solaun ![]() Mewis ![]() |
Stadium:
Memorial Stadium Attendance: 3,007 Referee: Victor Rivas |
Sat May 20 6 | Washington Spirit | 0–1 | FC Kansas City | Boyds, Maryland |
7:00 p.m. |
Ordega ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Newfield ![]() Saurbrunn ![]() |
Stadium:
Maryland SoccerPlex Attendance: 3,714 |
Sat May 27 7 | FC Kansas City | 3–2 | Washington Spirit | Kansas City, Missouri |
8:00 p.m. |
Leroux ![]() Newfield ![]() ![]() Sauerbrunn ![]() Taylor ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Mewis ![]() Dougherty Howard ![]() Solaun ![]() Ordega ![]() |
Stadium:
Swope Soccer Village Attendance: 1,728 |
Sat June 3 8 | Washington Spirit | 2–0 | Houston Dash | Boyds, Maryland |
7:00 p.m. |
Williams ![]() Pugh ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Brooks ![]() |
Stadium:
Maryland SoccerPlex Attendance: 3,096 |
Sat June 17 9 | Chicago Red Stars | 1–1 | Washington Spirit | Bridgeview, Illinois |
2:50 p.m. |
Naughton ![]() Press ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Ordega ![]() Howard ![]() Zadorsky ![]() |
Stadium:
Toyota Park Attendance: 3,189 Referee: Christopher Greer Assistant referees: Joshua Haimes, Gjovalin Bori Fourth official: Jeffrey Swartzel |
Sat June 24 10 | Washington Spirit | 1–0 | Portland Thorns FC | Boyds, Maryland |
4:00 p.m. |
Ordega ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Stadium:
Maryland SoccerPlex Attendance: 4,319 |
Sat July 1 11 | Boston Breakers | 1–0 | Washington Spirit | Boston, Massachusetts |
4:00 p.m. |
Chapman ![]() Purce ![]() |
Report |
Johnson ![]() |
Stadium:
Jordan Field Attendance: 2,523 Referee: Elvis Osmanovic |
Sat July 8 12 | Washington Spirit | 2–2 | Orlando Pride | Boyds, Maryland |
4:00 p.m. |
Pugh ![]() |
Report |
Marta ![]() |
Stadium:
Maryland SoccerPlex Attendance: 5,200 |
Sat July 15 13 | Houston Dash | 2–1 | Washington Spirit | Houston, Texas |
8:30 p.m. |
Poliana ![]() Andressinha ![]() Van Wyk ![]() |
Report |
Johnson ![]() |
Stadium:
BBVA Compass Stadium Attendance: 3,332 |
Sat July 22 14 | Portland Thorns FC | 2–1 | Washington Spirit | Portland, Oregon |
10:00 p.m. |
Sykes ![]() Long ![]() Weber ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Ship ![]() Solaun ![]() Dydasco ![]() |
Stadium:
Providence Park Attendance: 18,478 |
Fri August 4 15 | Sky Blue FC | 1–4 | Washington Spirit | Piscataway, New Jersey |
7:00 p.m. |
Hayes ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Ship ![]() Church ![]() Williams ![]() Howard ![]() Solaun ![]() |
Stadium:
Yurcak Field Attendance: 2,496 |
Tue August 8 16 | Orlando Pride | 3–0 | Washington Spirit | Orlando, Florida |
7:00 p.m. |
Evans ![]() Marta ![]() Pereira ![]() Umogagu ![]() Morgan ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Stadium:
Orlando City Stadium Attendance: 4,273 Referee: Christina Unkel |
Sat August 12 17 | Washington Spirit | 2–2 | Boston Breakers | Boyds, Maryland |
4:00 p.m. |
Johnson ![]() Williams ![]() |
Report |
Leon ![]() ![]() Salem ![]() |
Stadium:
Maryland SoccerPlex Attendance: 3,722 Referee: ![]() |
Sat August 19 18 | North Carolina Courage | 2–0 | Washington Spirit | Cary, North Carolina |
4:00 p.m. |
Hatch ![]() Kallman ![]() Dahlkemper ![]() |
Report |
Dydasco ![]() Farquharson ![]() |
Stadium:
WakeMed Soccer Park Attendance: 3,530 Referee: ![]() |
Sat August 26 19 | Washington Spirit | 1–2 | Chicago Red Stars | Boyds, Maryland |
7:00 p.m. |
Williams ![]() Johnson ![]() |
Report | Kristen Mavis ![]() Mautz ![]() Colaprico ![]() Press ![]() |
Stadium:
Maryland SoccerPlex Attendance: 3,469 Referee: ![]() |
Wed August 30 20 | Washington Spirit | 2–3 | North Carolina Courage | Boyds, Maryland |
7:30 p.m. |
Banini ![]() Farquharson ![]() Huster ![]() Williams ![]() |
Report |
Mewis ![]() McDonald ![]() ![]() |
Stadium:
Maryland SoccerPlex Attendance: 2,365 Referee: ![]() |
Sat September 2 21 | Portland Thorns FC | 4–0 | Washington Spirit | Portland, Oregon |
4:30 p.m. |
Nadim ![]() Sinclair ![]() ![]() Reynolds ![]() Sonnett ![]() |
Report |
Haracic ![]() |
Stadium:
Providence Park Attendance: 19,141 Referee: ![]() |
Sun September 10 22 | Sky Blue FC | 1–2 | Washington Spirit | Piscataway, New Jersey |
6:00 p.m. |
Hayes ![]() |
Report |
Church ![]() Pugh ![]() |
Stadium:
Yurcak Field Attendance: 2,008 Referee: ![]() |
Sat September 23 23 | Washington Spirit | 0–3 | Boston Breakers | Boyds, Maryland |
7:00 p.m. |
Report Box Score |
Dowie ![]() Kallman ![]() Leon ![]() Frisbie ![]() White ![]() |
Stadium:
Maryland SoccerPlex Attendance: 3,475 Referee: Luis Guardia |
Sat September 30 24 | Washington Spirit | 2–3 | Seattle Reign FC | Boyds, Maryland |
7:00 p.m. |
Pugh ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Fishlock ![]() Crummer ![]() |
Stadium:
Maryland SoccerPlex Attendance: 3,780 Referee: Danielle Chesky |
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | North Carolina Courage | 24 | 16 | 1 | 7 | 38 | 22 | +16 | 49 | NWSL Shield |
2 | Portland Thorns FC (C) | 24 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 20 | +17 | 47 | NWSL Playoffs |
3 | Orlando Pride | 24 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 45 | 31 | +14 | 40 | |
4 | Chicago Red Stars | 24 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 33 | 30 | +3 | 39 | |
5 | Seattle Reign FC | 24 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 43 | 37 | +6 | 34 | |
6 | Sky Blue FC | 24 | 10 | 3 | 11 | 42 | 51 | −9 | 33 | |
7 | FC Kansas City | 24 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 29 | 31 | −2 | 31 | |
8 | Houston Dash | 24 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 23 | 39 | −16 | 24 | |
9 | Boston Breakers | 24 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 24 | 35 | −11 | 19 | |
10 | Washington Spirit | 24 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 30 | 48 | −18 | 19 |
Overall | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||
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Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
24 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 30 | 48 | −18 | 19 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 16 | 21 | −5 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 27 | −13 |
Last updated: October 1, 2017.
Source:
Match reports
The Spirit struggled to gain any momentum during the 2017 season and were the first team to be eliminated from playoff contention after a home loss to the Chicago Red Stars on August 26 (Week 19). [6]
Squad statistics are of regular season only
No. | Pos | Nat | Player | Total | NWSL | ||
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Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||
Defenders: | |||||||
3 | DF | ![]() |
Caprice Dydasco | 16 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
4 | DF | ![]() |
Shelina Zadorsky | 21 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
5 | DF | ![]() |
Whitney Church | 22 | 1 | 22 | 1 |
6 | DF | ![]() |
Kassey Kallman | 17 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
12 | DF | ![]() |
Morgan Proffitt | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
22 | DF | ![]() |
Alyssa Kleiner | 18 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
Midfielders: | |||||||
9 | MF | ![]() |
Havana Solaun | 24 | 5 | 24 | 5 |
10 | MF | ![]() |
Estefania Banini | 9 | 1 | 9 | 1 |
15 | MF | ![]() |
Joanna Lohman | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
16 | MF | ![]() |
Cameron Castleberry | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
19 | MF | ![]() |
Kristie Mewis | 8 | 2 | 8 | 2 |
23 | MF | ![]() |
Tori Huster | 20 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
24 | MF | ![]() |
Estelle Johnson | 20 | 2 | 20 | 2 |
29 | MF | ![]() |
Megan Dougherty Howard | 23 | 1 | 23 | 1 |
Forwards: | |||||||
2 | FW | ![]() |
Arielle Ship | 14 | 1 | 14 | 1 |
7 | FW | ![]() |
Line Jensen | 9 | 1 | 9 | 1 |
8 | FW | ![]() |
Lindsay Agnew | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
11 | FW | ![]() |
Mallory Pugh | 16 | 6 | 16 | 6 |
12 | FW | ![]() |
Katie Stengel | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
13 | FW | ![]() |
Crystal Thomas | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
14 | FW | ![]() |
Francisca Ordega | 14 | 4 | 14 | 4 |
17 | FW | ![]() |
Cali Farquharson | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
20 | FW | ![]() |
Cheyna Williams | 21 | 5 | 21 | 5 |
27 | FW | ![]() |
Yanara Aedo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Italics indicates player left team midway through season.
Last updated: October 1, 2017
No. | Nat | Player | National Women's Soccer League | ||||||||
GP | GS | MIN | W | L | D | GA | GAA | CS | |||
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1 |
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Stephanie Labbe | 17 | 17 | 1530 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 30 | 1.76 | 2 |
18 |
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Kelsey Wys | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
21 |
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DiDi Haracic | 7 | 7 | 630 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 18 | 2.57 | 0 |
Date | Player | Number | Position | Previous club | Fee/notes |
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November 17, 2016 |
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19 | MF |
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Trade [8] |
November 17, 2016 |
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6 | DF |
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Trade [8] |
December 21, 2016 |
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9 | MF |
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Trade for Rights, Signed [9] [10] |
February 10, 2017 |
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21 | GK |
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Signed [11] |
March 10, 2017 |
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8 | FW |
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2017 Draft Pick [12] |
March 10, 2017 |
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29 | MF |
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2017 Draft Pick [12] |
April 5, 2017 |
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2 | FW |
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2017 Draft Pick [13] |
April 5, 2017 |
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16 | MF |
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2017 Draft Pick [13] |
April 27, 2017 |
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13 | FW |
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Signed [14] |
May 13, 2017 |
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11 | FW |
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Signed via Distribution Ranking Order [2] |
June 19, 2017 |
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10 | FW |
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Signed pending international transfer certificate [15] |
June 27, 2017 |
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27 | FW |
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Signed pending international transfer certificate [16] |
August 23, 2017 |
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12 | MF |
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Signed after waived [17] |
Date | Player | Number | Position | New club | Fee/notes |
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October 18, 2016 |
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10 | MF |
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Free [18] |
October 19, 2016 |
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57 | FW | Waived [19] | |
November 2, 2016 |
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11 | DF |
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Trade [20] |
November 17, 2016 |
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4 | DF |
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Trade [8] |
April 22, 2016 |
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7 | MF |
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Trade [9] |
January 2, 2017 |
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19 | FW |
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Free [21] |
January 23, 2017 |
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8 | MF |
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Trade [22] |
May 19, 2017 |
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13 | FW | Waived [23] | |
June 28, 2017 |
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12 | FW |
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Waived [24] |
June 28, 2017 |
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16 | MF | Waived [24] | |
August 21, 2017 |
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19 | FW |
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Trade for 2018 First round draft pick [25] |
Month | Goalkeeper | Defenders | Midfielders | Forwards | Ref. |
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April |
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[26] | ||
June |
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[27] |
Week | Result | Player | Ref. |
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4 | Won |
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[28] |
15 | Won |
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[29] |
20 | Won |
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[30] |
Week | Result | Player | Ref. |
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11 | Won |
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[31] |
20 | Won |
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[32] |