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Bethi and Fennecs to take on Central African Republic in 2028 Olympic qualifiers
Washington, D.C. (10/03/2026) – Washington Spirit midfielder Mélissa Bethi has been called up to the Algeria Women’s National Team for the side’s upcoming Olympic qualifying matches, the Algerian Football Federation announced recently. The team will host and visit Central African Republic this month in two qualifiers for the 2028 Olympic Games.
A native of Firminy in central France’s Loire department, Bethi is of Algerian descent. The midfielder has competed for Algeria at the senior international level since 2023, making her debut in 2024 at 19 years old and having since become a regular starter. Most recently, Bethi helped Algeria to a podium finish at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, qualifying for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in the process.
Algeria’s October Schedule:
- vs Central African Republic | Friday, October 9 at 1 p.m. EDT
- vs Central African Republic | Tuesday, October 13 at 1 p.m. EDT
Bethi has made an instant impact on the Spirit since joining the side in August, appearing in five matches so far. The midfielder scored the match-winning goal in her second NWSL appearance, helping the Spirit to its first-ever win in Portland in early September. The Spirit will take the pitch at Audi Field next on Saturday, October 17 when the side hosts rival Gotham FC. Kicking off at 12:30 p.m. EDT, tickets are available at WashingtonSpirit.com/tickets.
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. For more information about the Spirit, visit WashingtonSpirit.com and follow the club on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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