Washington Spirit Star Defender Gabby Carle Called Up to Canada Women’s National Team

Washington Spirit  |   February 6, 2025
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Carle and Canada will compete at this month’s Pinatar Cup 

Washington, D.C. (02/06/2025) – Washington Spirit defender Gabby Carle has been called up to the Canada Women’s National Team for the 2025 Pinatar Cup, Canada Soccer announced today. This year’s tournament will also feature China, Chinese Taipei and Mexico. 

Carle has appeared for Canada in 51 international matches (23 starts), scoring one goal and adding three assists. The standout defender has competed for Canada at two FIFA Women’s World Cups (2019, 2023) and two Olympic Games (2021, 2024), helping the side to Olympic gold in Tokyo in 2021. Hailing from Lévis, Quebec, she made her debut in the Canadian national youth program in 2013 at 14 years old. 

Canada’s 2025 Pinatar Cup Schedule: 

• vs China | Wednesday, February 19 at 1 p.m. EST 

• vs Mexico | Saturday, February 22 at 1 p.m. EST 

• vs Chinese Taipei | Tuesday, February 25 at 1 p.m. EST 

Carle has appeared in 53 total matches for the Spirit since joining the side during the 2022-23 offseason. Having played over 4,000 minutes and tallied three assists with the club so far, she has been one of the most consistent players on the Spirit back line throughout her tenure. 

The Spirit will take the field in 2025 looking to build on last season’s second place finish in the NWSL. Behind stellar performances from the side’s star players and rookie phenoms, the Spirit set new single season club marks on the pitch in wins (18, also a league record), points (56) and goals (51) in front of record attendances at Audi Field in 2024. Fans can secure their spot to see the Spirit in the team’s next match at Audi Field by becoming 2025 Season Ticket Members here. 

 


 

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. 

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