Youth

The Washington Spirit Academy Maryland and Virginia programs both showed well at the U.S. Soccer Development Academy Winter Showcase in Lakewood Ranch, Florida over the past week.

The Washington Spirit Maryland and Virginia Academy U15, U16/17 and U18/19 squads are in Lakewood Ranch, Florida this week to compete in the U.S. Soccer Girls Development Academy Winter Showcase.

A total of 15 Washington Spirit Academy players officially inked their college commitments for the class of 2019 ahead of National Signing Day on Tuesday, Nov. 14. 

Washington Spirit Academy – Maryland forward Jordan Canniff is ready to kick off the 2018 FIFA Women’s World Cup this week with the U.S. U-17 Women’s National Team.

The Washington Spirit have opened early registration for the 2019 season. All female soccer players born between 2003 and 2009 are encouraged to apply and try out, and select players may qualify to skip tryouts.

The Spirit’s Maryland and Virginia Academies took the field this past weekend in a set of challenging matches, with several teams collecting points.

Spirit Academy Maryland and Virginia teams will be back on the field this weekend, seeking to build on some strong recent performances in U.S. Soccer Girls Development Academy play.

Spirit Academy – Maryland forward Jordan Canniff has been selected for the U.S. U-17 Women’s National Team roster for the 2018 U.S. Soccer Invitational, which will serve as a warm-up for the 2018 U-17 Women’s World Cup.

The Washington Spirit Academy – Maryland U-14 and U-15 teams hosted Arlington Soccer Association at Baltimore Polytechnic School over the weekend, winning both games by scores of 2-1.

The Washington Spirit’s Maryland and Virginia Academies traveled to the Tri-State region to face New York City FC and Sky Blue FC Academies over the weekend, with both earning multiple positive results on the road.

The Washington Spirit Academy – Maryland U-18/19 and U-14 squads both earned multiple goal victories on the road against Cedar Stars Academy in a weekend clash at the Capelli Sport Complex in New Jersey.

Washington Spirit defender Caprice Dydasco finished the 2018 NWSL season as one of 12 players around the league to appear in all 24 of their team’s regular season matches, while also ranking among the league leaders in four other major categories.

Washington Spirit Academy players Jasmine Hamid, Leyah Hall-Robinson and Cami Taylor shared on their experiences this summer, participating in NWSL training alongside some of the world’s top professional and international talent.

Washington Spirit Academy teams attended the Spirit professional team’s training session on Tuesday morning as part of the Academy’s Summer Gap Program.

Washington Spirit Academy – Maryland and Virginia teams competed in the 2018 Girls Summer Showcase and Development Academy Playoffs over the past week at the SoCal Sports Complex in Oceanside, California.

The Washington Spirit Development Academy honored 13 graduating high school seniors during halftime of the Spirit’s NWSL contest against Seattle Reign FC on Saturday night.

The Washington Spirit Academy – Virginia U-16/17 team has qualified for the U.S. Soccer Girls’ Development Academy Playoffs in the league’s inaugural season.

The Washington Spirit has hired Lisa Cole in a dual role with the club at the professional and youth levels. Cole will serve as a coach with the Spirit Academy – Virginia program in the U.S. Soccer Girls’ Development Academy, and as a scout for the pro team.

The Washington Spirit Academy programs in Virginia and Maryland will represent two of the eight founding U.S. Soccer Girls Development Academy clubs to take part in the 16U US Youth Soccer National League Atlantic Development Player EDP Conference.

Washington Spirit Academy and the newly-formed Great Falls – Reston SC will begin the first stage of their recently announced player development partnership with a five-week Travel Prep Training program.

The Washington Spirit has signed Waldorf Soccer Club as an official Youth Club Partner for the 2018 National Women’s Soccer League season.

Former Washington Spirit and Washington Freedom player, and current Spirit Academy Athletic Development Coach Lori Lindsey has been tabbed as a nominee for the National Soccer Hall of Fame class of 2018 in the Player category. 

As the National Women’s Soccer League enters its historic sixth season in 2018, women’s professional soccer in the United States has reached an unprecedented level of quality and sustainability. Meanwhile, the U.S. Soccer Girls’ Development Academy, currently in the midst of its inaugural 2017-2018 season, is laying the groundwork for a women’s professional player development pathway on a scale that has never been seen.

The Washington Spirit is bringing elite training to Bethesda, Md. with a Spring Break Training Camp from March 26-29. The Spirit Spring Break Training Camp will focus on different concepts from foot skills, technical skills, defending, shooting, and crossing/finishing.

Washington Spirit Academy – Baltimore Armour forward Jordan Canniff contributed three assists over the course of a three-game sweep for the U.S. U-17 Women’s National Team at the Copa Provincia de Buenos Aires in Argentina.

The Washington Spirit Academy has announced 15 college commitments for the high school senior class of 2018 on National Signing Day.

With the first half of the inaugural U.S. Soccer Girls Development Academy season in the books, and the spring schedule quickly approaching, WashingtonSpirit.com caught up with Spirit Academy – Virginia Director Tom Torres for a Q&A about the exciting current and future prospects of the club’s player development program.

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Washington Spirit – Baltimore Armour forward Jordan Canniff and goalkeeper Cayla White have been named to the U.S. U-17 Women’s National Team roster for a training camp and three friendly matches in the Copa Provincia de Buenos Aires tournament in Argentina.

Washington Spirit Academy – Baltimore Armour forward Jordan Canniff and the U.S. U-17 Women’s National Team turned in a dominant performance against Venezuela over the course of a two-game set of friendlies to begin their 2018 campaign.