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Spirit duo to join USWNT for October friendlies against Iceland, Argentina
Washington, D.C. (10/17/2024) – Washington Spirit defender Casey Krueger and midfielder Hal Hershfelt have been called up to the U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) for the side’s October friendlies, U.S. Soccer announced today.
Both Krueger and Hershfelt were part of the USWNT’s 2024 Olympic team that won gold in Paris. Krueger won her second Olympic medal with the team after taking bronze in Tokyo in 2021, while Hershfelt served as an alternate, training with the team throughout the tournament. Krueger enters October camp with 55 appearances and five assists for the senior team while Hershfelt has yet to play in her first match for the side.
The USWNT’s October Friendly Schedule:
• vs Iceland | Thursday, October 24 at 7:30 p.m. EDT (Q2 Stadium, Austin)
• vs Iceland | Sunday, October 27 at 5:30 p.m. EDT (Geodis Park, Nashville)
• vs Argentina | Wednesday, October 30 at 7 p.m. EDT (Lynn Family Stadium, Louisville)
The Spirit will be back at Audi Field on Sunday, October 20 for Fan Appreciation Night, presented by SNICKERS®, against Mallory Swanson and the Chicago Red Stars. Tickets are available here. Fans who want the best prices, exclusive deals and exclusive experiences can also become 2025 Season Ticket Members here. Spirit jerseys and merchandise can be purchased at WashingtonSpirit.com/shop.
About The Washington Spirit
The Washington Spirit is the premier professional women’s soccer team based in Washington, D.C. and plays at Audi Field in Buzzard Point. The Spirit was founded on November 21, 2012 and is an inaugural member of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) the fastest growing sports league in the US. The club is home to some of the best players in the world who have won championships for both club and country. In 2024, the Spirit drafted an epic class of rookies who are already breaking records and wowing fans. For more information about the Spirit, visit WashingtonSpirit.com and follow the club on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
