Mallory Pugh is expected to make her debut tonight for the Washington Spirit as the team faces FC Kansas City in the first of a home and away series. Mal Pugh’s signing was announced last Saturday and the 19-year-old will likely make her first NWSL appearance tonight. Pugh starting seems unlikely but the teenager will probably enter sometime in the second half.
Key player: Meggie Dougherty Howard
With Tori Huster out tonight due to a right quad strain, Meggie Dougherty Howard will be essential in tonight’s match. Spirit midfielder Kristie Mewis is off the disabled list so the Spirit will likely start Mewis, Dougherty Howard, and Line Sigvardsen Jensen in the midfield.