2017 Washington Spirit season
Washington Spirit 2017 soccer season
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.
Review
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]
Club
Roster
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.
Team management
Owner
Bill Lynch
General Manager
Jim Gabarra
Head Coach
Jim Gabarra
Source:[ 4]
Competitions
Preseason
On February 2, the Washington Spirit announced its preseason schedule.[ 5]
Regular season
Regular-season standings
Results summary
Overall
Home
Away
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
Results by round
Round 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Result L D L W L L L W D W L D L L W L D L L L L W L L Position[ n 1] 7 8 9 7 10 10 10 9 8 8 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10
Updated to match(es) played on October 1, 2017. Source:
Match reports A = Away;
H = Home;
W = Win;
D = Draw;
L = Loss
Postseason playoff
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
Squad statistics are of regular season only
Appearances and goals
As of October 1, 2017[ 7]
Italics indicates player left team midway through season.
Goalkeeper Stats
Last updated: October 1, 2017
Transfers
In
Date
Player
Number
Position
Previous club
Fee/notes
November 17, 2016
Kristie Mewis
19
MF
Boston Breakers
Trade[ 8]
November 17, 2016
Kassey Kallman
6
DF
Boston Breakers
Trade[ 8]
December 21, 2016
Havana Solaun
9
MF
Seattle Reign FC
Trade for Rights, Signed[ 9] [ 10]
February 10, 2017
DiDi Haracic
21
GK
Washington Spirit Reserves
Signed[ 11]
March 10, 2017
Lindsay Agnew
8
FW
Ohio State
2017 Draft Pick [ 12]
March 10, 2017
Megan Dougherty Howard
29
MF
Florida
2017 Draft Pick [ 12]
April 5, 2017
Arielle Ship
2
FW
California
2017 Draft Pick [ 13]
April 5, 2017
Cameron Castleberry
16
MF
North Carolina
2017 Draft Pick [ 13]
April 27, 2017
Crystal Thomas
13
FW
Georgetown University
Signed[ 14]
May 13, 2017
Mallory Pugh
11
FW
UCLA
Signed via Distribution Ranking Order[ 2]
June 19, 2017
Estefanía Banini
10
FW
Valencia Féminas CF
Signed pending international transfer certificate[ 15]
June 27, 2017
Yanara Aedo
27
FW
Valencia Féminas CF
Signed pending international transfer certificate[ 16]
August 23, 2017
Morgan Proffitt
12
MF
Chicago Red Stars
Signed after waived[ 17]
Out
Date
Player
Number
Position
New club
Fee/notes
October 18, 2016
Estefanía Banini
10
MF
Valencia Féminas CF
Free[ 18]
October 19, 2016
Laura del Rio
57
FW
Waived[ 19]
November 2, 2016
Ali Krieger
11
DF
Orlando Pride
Trade[ 20]
November 17, 2016
Megan Oyster
4
DF
Boston Breakers
Trade[ 8]
April 22, 2016
Christine Nairn
7
MF
Seattle Reign FC
Trade[ 9]
January 2, 2017
Crystal Dunn
19
FW
Chelsea L.F.C.
Free[ 21]
January 23, 2017
Diana Matheson
8
MF
Seattle Reign FC
Trade[ 22]
May 19, 2017
Crystal Thomas
13
FW
Waived[ 23]
June 28, 2017
Katie Stengel
12
FW
Boston Breakers
Waived[ 24]
June 28, 2017
Cameron Castleberry
16
MF
Waived[ 24]
August 21, 2017
Kristie Mewis
19
FW
Chicago Red Stars
Trade for 2018 First round draft pick[ 25]
Honors and awards
See also
References
^ Emily Kesel (October 24, 2017). "2017 NWSL season review: Washington Spirit" . Vavel. Retrieved January 14, 2018 .
^ a b "Washington Spirit acquires U.S. Women's National Team forward Mallory Pugh" . washingtonspirit.com. May 13, 2017. Retrieved May 14, 2017 .
^ Emily Kesel (October 24, 2017). "2017 NWSL season review: Washington Spirit" . vavel.com. Retrieved January 17, 2017 .
^ a b "Washington Spirit" . washingtonspirit.com. Retrieved June 30, 2017 .
^ "Washington Spirit Preseason Schedule Features First Ever Game in Virginia" . nwslsoccer.com. February 2, 2017. Retrieved April 22, 2017 .
^ "Washington Spirit's NWSL playoff hopes extinguished after 2-1 loss to Chicago Red Stars" . Black and Red United. August 27, 2017. Retrieved September 30, 2017 .
^ "2017 NWSL Season Stats" . soccerway.com. Retrieved October 1, 2017 .
^ a b c "Washington Spirit Acquires Kristie Mewis, Kassey Kallman, and No. 1 Spot in the Distribution Ranking Order from Boston Breakers" . washingtonspirit.com. November 17, 2016. Retrieved April 22, 2017 .
^ a b "Washington Spirit Acquires Havana Solaun, Three Draft Picks from Seattle Reign FC for Christine Nairn" . washingtonspirit.com. November 10, 2016. Retrieved April 22, 2017 .
^ "Washington Spirit Signs Midfielder Havana Solaun" . washingtonspirit.com. December 21, 2016. Retrieved April 22, 2017 .
^ "Washington Spirit Signs Goalkeeper DiDi Haracic" . washingtonspirit.com. February 10, 2017. Retrieved April 22, 2017 .
^ a b "Spirit signs 2017 NWSL College Draft picks Lindsay Agnew and Meggie Dougherty Howard" . washingtonspirit.com. March 10, 2017. Retrieved April 22, 2017 .
^ a b "Washington Spirit officially signs rookies Arielle Ship and Cameron Castleberry" . washingtonspirit.com. April 5, 2017. Retrieved April 22, 2017 .
^ "Washington Spirit signs forward Crystal Thomas" . washingtonspirit.com. April 27, 2017. Retrieved May 22, 2017 .
^ Lombardo, Kayla (June 19, 2017). "Washington Spirit sign Argentine international forward Estefanía Banini" . www.excellesports.com . Excelle Sports. Archived from the original on October 5, 2017. Retrieved June 19, 2017 . The Spirit's announcement lists her as a forward, while the team roster lists her as a midfielder.
^ Blakely, Chris (June 27, 2017). "Washington Spirit announce the signing of Yanara Aedo" . Vavel. Retrieved June 27, 2017 .
^ "Washington Spirit claims midfielder Morgan Proffitt off NWSL waivers" . August 23, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2017 .
^ Caitlin Buckley (October 18, 2016). "It looks like Estefania Banini has left the Washington Spirit for Valencia CF" . BlackandRedUnited.com. Retrieved April 22, 2017 .
^ Caitlin Buckley (October 19, 2016). "Washington Spirit waive Laura del Rio, Estefania Banini still might return" . BlackandRedUnited.com. Retrieved April 22, 2017 .
^ "Washington Spirit Defender Ali Krieger Traded to Orlando Pride" . washingtonspirit.com. November 2, 2016. Retrieved April 22, 2017 .
^ "Washington Spirit Forward Crystal Dunn to Play for Chelsea Ladies FC" . washingtonspirit.com. January 3, 2017. Retrieved April 22, 2017 .
^ Steven Goff (January 23, 2017). "Washington Spirit trades Diana Matheson to Seattle Reign" . Washington Post . Retrieved April 22, 2017 .
^ "Washington Spirit waives forward Crystal Thomas" . Washington Spirit. May 19, 2017. Retrieved May 22, 2017 .
^ a b "Washington Spirit waives Katie Stengel and Cameron Castleberry" . Washington Spirit. June 28, 2017. Retrieved June 28, 2017 .
^ "Washington Spirit trades Mewis to Chicago for 2018 NWSL College Draft first round pick" . Washington Spirit. August 21, 2017. Retrieved September 30, 2017 .
^ "April Team of the Month announced" . NWSL. May 4, 2017. Retrieved May 7, 2017 .
^ Linehan, Meg (June 30, 2017). "June Team of the Month announced" . NWSL. Retrieved June 30, 2017 .
^ Purdy, Jacqueline. "Francisca Ordega named Player of the Week" . NWSL . Retrieved May 10, 2017 .
^ "Best of 2017: Players of the Week" . National Women's Soccer League . Retrieved March 27, 2018 .
^ "Best of 2017: Players of the Week" . National Women's Soccer League . Retrieved March 27, 2018 .
^ "Save of the Week: Stephanie Labbé" . National Women's Soccer League . July 5, 2017. Retrieved July 5, 2017 .
^ "Save of the Week: DiDi Haracic and Whitney Church" . September 12, 2017. Retrieved September 27, 2017 .
Match reports (preseason)
Match reports (regular season)
Notes
^ Washington Spirit's position in the league at the end of match day
External links
The Club Stadium Development system Retired numbers Key personnel
Current teams Future team Former teams Seasons Competition Personnel Awards Related articles
International
Club competitions
CONCACAF Champions League
National teams