The Washington Spirit waived Katie Stengel and Cameron Castleberry, the club announced this afternoon. With the signings of forwards Estefania Banini and Yanara Aedo, the Spirit needed to clear two roster spots. Both Stengel and Castleberry were earning limited time this season.
Stengel joined the Spirit last year and played in 19 games. Stengel mainly functioned as a back-to-goal forward, holding up play and setting up her teammates. This year most of the Spirit’s forwards are best on the wings and are the type to run at opposing defenders and try to individually beat them. Stengel’s role was uncommon and not a role filled by either Banini or Aedo.