Mallory Pugh has yet to formally announce whether she will play in Europe or the National Women’s Soccer League, but all factors favor the NWSL and, more specifically, the Washington Spirit, which has first dibs on the rising U.S. national team star.
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She has yet to visit any of the multiple clubs overseas that have expressed interest in her. She has met with Spirit Coach and GM Jim Gabarra to get a better feel for the situation in Washington, which, several sources said, has improved significantly since last year’s turmoil and offseason roster shakeup.