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Santos and Las Cafeteras will take on Uruguay and Paraguay in CONMEBOL Women’s Nations League play
Washington, D.C. (06/01/2026) – Washington Spirit midfielder Leicy Santos has been called up to the Colombia Women’s National Team as the side prepares to conclude CONMEBOL Women’s Nations League play, Colombia Football announced recently. Las Cafeteras will take on Uruguay and Paraguay later this month as this competition continues to serve as a qualifier for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Santos has been a mainstay of the Colombia roster, representing the country in two FIFA Women’s World Cups (2015 and 2023) and two Olympic Games (2016, 2024). Through six matches of 2025-26 CONMEBOL Women’s Nations League play, Santos is tied for the tournament’s scoring lead with four goals for Las Cafeteras. Since joining the Spirit in the summer of 2024, Santos has appeared in 46 total matches for the club, tallying eight goals and eight assists.
Colombia’s June Schedule:
- vs Uruguay | Friday, June 5 at 7 p.m. EDT (Estadio Olímpico Pascual Guerrero, Cali, Colombia)
- vs Paraguay | Tuesday, June 9 at 7 p.m. EDT (Estadio Defensores del Chaco, Asunción, Paraguay)
The Spirit will next take the pitch at Audi Field on Friday, July 3 when the side returns from the NWSL-wide June break to host the Houston Dash. Kicking off the holiday weekend at 8 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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