Washington Spirit’s Gabby Carle Called Up to Canada Women’s National Team
Washington Spirit | November 21, 2024
Carle and Canada to face Iceland and Korea Republic in Spain
Washington, D.C. (11/21/2024) – Washington Spirit defender Gabby Carle has been called up to the Canada Women’s National Team for its November and December friendlies against Iceland and Korea Republic in Spain, Canada Soccer announced today. Carle recently competed with Canada at the 2024 Olympic Games and in the side’s October friendly against Spain.
Carle has appeared for Canada in 50 international matches (22 starts), scoring one goal and adding two 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 November/December Friendly Schedule:
• vs Iceland | Friday, November 29 at 1 p.m. EST (Pinatar Arena, Murcia)
• vs Korea Republic | Tuesday, December 3 at 12 p.m. EST (Pinatar Arena, Murcia)
Carle has appeared in 52 matches for the Spirit, including the club’s recent NWSL quarterfinal and semifinal matches at Audi Field, 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 for the final time this year on Saturday night in the 2024 NWSL Championship. The team won back-to-back thrillers in front of sellout crowds at Audi Field, taking down Bay FC after extra time and knocking off defending champion NJ/NY Gotham FC in penalty kicks to earn a berth in this season’s title match. Kicking off at 8 p.m. EST on CBS, the Spirit will face the top-seeded Orlando Pride. 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.
