After an abysmal 2018 campaign left the Washington Spirit searching for answers, the team brought in fresh faces, hoping they’d lead to different results. In the season opener Saturday night at the Maryland SoccerPlex in Boyds, the club showed promise.
In Washington’s 2-0 win over Sky Blue FC, the Spirit received goals from two new additions, a strong sign the club may have left its offensive woes from 2018 behind.
Rookie defender Sam Staab scored in the 59th minute in her professional debut. Coach Richie Burke said he was shocked one of his center backs scored — and so was Staab.