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Narumi and Japan will take on Spain in an international friendly
Washington, D.C. (06/18/2025) – Washington Spirit midfielder Narumi Miura has been called up to the Japan Women’s National Team for the side’s upcoming friendly against Spain, Japan Football announced this week. Japan will travel to Leganés in Madrid for the contest.
Narumi has made over 30 appearances for the Japan women’s national team since her debut in 2018. The midfielder represented Japan at both the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup and 2021 Olympic Games. Narumi recently helped Japan take the 2025 SheBelieves Cup title over the United States.
Japan’s June Friendly Schedule:
- vs Spain | Friday, June 27 at 3 p.m. EDT (Estadio Municipal Butarque, Leganés, Madrid)
Having signed with the Spirit this past offseason, Narumi has stepped into an important role on the team in 2025. The midfielder is one of just two Spirit players to have started all 12 regular season matches so far this year and has tallied two assists across over 1,000 minutes of action.
Fans’ next chance to see their favorite Spirit players in action will be at the team’s Open Training event next month. Taking place on Saturday, July 19 at George Mason University, fans are invited to come out and watch as the team gears up for the second half of the season. Limited tickets are available here. The Spirit will take the pitch at home again on Sunday, August 3 following the NWSL’s July break. Facing off against Portland Thorns FC, the Spirit will host its first-ever Throwback Day at Audi Field. Single match tickets are available 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. For more information about the Spirit, visit WashingtonSpirit.com and follow the club on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
