Washington Spirit Signs Ashley Hatch to New Contract
Washington Spirit | March 5, 2024
Hatch inks new three-year deal with an option for 2027
Washington, D.C. (03/05/2024) – The Washington Spirit has signed forward Ashley Hatch to a new three-year contract with a 2027 option, the club announced today. The contract will take effect immediately, replacing Hatch’s current contract was set to expire after the 2024 season.
Hatch started all 22 regular season matches for the Spirit in 2023, totaling nine goals, two assists and 1,838 minutes out of a possible 1,980. Across all players last season, Hatch finished tied for third in goals, her highest finish in the Golden Boot race since winning the honor in 2021. Appearing in 128 regular season matches across her career, Hatch has tallied 46 goals (including a club record 39 with the Spirit), six assists and 10,098 minutes of playing time. At the international level, Hatch has made 21 appearances for the U.S. Women’s National Team, scoring five goals and adding one assist.
“Hatchy has been a key component of the Spirit attacking third for the past six years and still has the prime of her career ahead of her,” said President of Soccer Operations/General Manager Mark Krikorian. “We’re thrilled to have her commit to the club for at least the next three seasons.”
Originally from Gilbert, Arizona, Hatch attended Brigham Young University from 2013 through 2016, totaling 47 goals and 21 assists in 75 matches played for the Cougars. During her four seasons in Provo, Hatch twice earned First Team All-WCC honors and was named a finalist for the MAC Hermann Trophy following her senior campaign. Hatch spent her rookie season in the NWSL with the North Carolina Courage, joining the Spirit prior to the 2018 season.
“Super excited and grateful to re-sign with the Spirit through 2027,” said Hatch. “I truly feel this is the best place for me to continue to grow and develop as a player and person. The DC community is home, and I am so glad to be a part of it for another 4 years!”
About The Washington Spirit
The Washington Spirit is the 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 premier women’s soccer league in North America. For more information about the Spirit, visit WashingtonSpirit.com and follow the club on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
