Washington Spirit's Kate Wiesner is making headlines this week as she prepares for a major championship and celebrates her first national team call-up.
Washington Spirit's Kate Wiesner is making headlines this week as she prepares for a major championship and celebrates her first national team call-up.
Kate Wiesner, a 24-year-old player for the Washington Spirit, is having an exciting week. She is in line to play in her first NWSL Championship after recently being called up to the United States women's national team for the first time.
Kate Wiesner, a 24-year-old player for the Washington Spirit, is having an exciting week. She is in line to play in her first NWSL Championship after recently being called up to the United States women's national team for the first time.
Wiesner was selected seventh overall in the 2024 NWSL College Draft, which was the last of its kind for the league. The Washington Spirit chose her with their second pick. This draft has proven to be very beneficial for the team, as several talented players joined Wiesner, including Croix Bethune, Hal Hershfelt, Courtney Brown, and Makenna Morris, who has since moved to Racing Louisville. Heather Stainbrook also joined the team as an undrafted player.
All six rookies, including Wiesner, have made important contributions to the Spirit this season. Their efforts helped the team reach the NWSL Championship, although they faced a tough match against the Orlando Pride. Wiesner did not play in that game, remaining on the bench as an unused substitute.
