Washington Spirit Defender Paige Metayer Returns to Active Roster

Washington Spirit  |   July 31, 2025
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Metayer sustained a knee injury in preseason, returns in time for second half of season 

Washington, D.C. (07/31/2025) – The Washington Spirit has removed defender Paige Metayer from the 45-day injury (D45) list, the club announced today. Metayer returns to the active roster ahead of the second half of the 2025 NWSL regular season. 

Through her first two seasons with the Spirit, Metayer has appeared in 53 total matches, tallying five goals and two assists across all competitions. One of the most versatile players on the Spirit roster, Metayer has played at all three levels of the field in her young professional career, even earning Rookie of the Month honors for her performance in June 2023. 

Fans’ next chance to see their favorite Spirit players in action will be on Sunday, August 3 when the team returns to regular season play. 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.

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