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Morgan and Lionesses will take on Greece in qualifier play-off for 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup
Washington, D.C. (09/29/2026) – Washington Spirit defender Esme Morgan has been called up to the England Women’s National Team for the side’s upcoming qualifier play-off for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, England Football announced today. Morgan and the Lionesses will visit and host Greece next month.
Originally from Sheffield, England, Morgan has appeared in 25 international matches for the England senior team, making her debut for the squad in November 2022. The standout defender has been a mainstay of the Lionesses recently, helping the side capture its second consecutive Women’s Euro title last summer and leading the defending third to a clean sheet against defending World Cup champion Spain in April’s qualifying matches.
England’s October Schedule:
- vs Greece | Friday, October 9 at 12:30 p.m. EDT (Pankritio Stadium, Heraklion, Greece)
- vs Greece | Tuesday, October 13 at 2:30 p.m. EDT (King Power Stadium, Leicester, England)
Morgan has appeared in 65 total matches for the Spirit since joining the side in the summer of 2024, seeing over 5,300 minutes of action and providing two goals and two assists from the back line. The Spirit will take the pitch at Audi Field next on Saturday, October 17 when the side hosts rival Gotham FC. Kicking off at 12:30 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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