New coach Jim Gabarra brings in mix of trialists, returnees, and offseason acquisitions
Yesterday, Washington Spirit head coach Jim Gabarra released his first-ever preseason roster for the Spirit. The sixteen returning members of last year's squad are joined by eleven trialists, four draft picks, and four offseason acquisitions.
Crystal Dunn, the 2015 NWSL MVP, and her fellow USWNT player Ali Krieger will join the Spirit this Wednesday. Canadian internationals Diana Matheson, Stephanie Labbe, and Shelina Zadorsky will report to camp the 18th.
Both Labbe and Zadorsky are new to the Spirit this year after being allocated by the Canadian federation.