International Update: How Have Spirit and D.C. Power Players Done While Away?
This international window, the Spirit and D.C. Power had 14 players selected to represent 12 nations, though Trinity Rodman’s unfortunate injury means she will not see the field during this break. As of yesterday, 11 of the 12 nations had played a game so far an eight of the players representing D.C. have seen the field. Let’s take a look at how they’ve done.
Washington Spirit Internationals
Deborah Abiodun (Nigeria)
Abiodun’s great form continues in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying. She played 86 minutes and provided both assists in Nigeria’s 2-0 win over Benin in Togo.
Remaining Matches:
- 28 October 2025 vs Benin in Abeokuta, Nigeria 9 a.m. EDT
Rebeca Bernal (Mexico)
Bernal started for Mexico in their friendly against New Zealand and went the full 90 minutes in Mexico City. She provided the assist on the match’s lone goal, scored by Aaliyah Farmer.
Remaining Matches:
- 26 October 2025 vs New Zealand in Ciudad Juárez at 7 p.m. EDT
Sofia Cantore (Italy)
Cantore was an unused substitute in Italy’s 1-1 draw with Japan.
Remaining Matches:
- 28 October 2025 vs Brazil in Parma, Italy at 12:15 p.m. EDT
Rosemonde Kouassi (Ivory Coast)
Kouassi played 90 minutes in Ivory Coast’s 0-0 draw with Senegal inAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying.
Remaining Matches:
- 28 October 2025 vs Senegal in Abidjan, Ivory Coast at 3 p.m. EDT
Sandy MacIver (Scotland)
The Spirit’s backup keeper was not featured, but was on the bench for Scotland as they defeated Morocco 2-1 in Casablanca.
Remaining Matches:
- 28 October 2025 vs Switzerland in Dunfermline, Scotland at 3:30 p.m. EDT
Tara McKeown (United States)
McKeown played the full 90 for the USWNT on Thursday against Portugal in a friendly in Chester, Pennsylvania. Despite scoring first, the US surrendered two goals giving Portugal its first victory against the USWNT in 12 matches.
Remaining Matches:
- 26 October 2025 vs Portugal in East Hartford, Connecticut at 4 p.m. EDT
- 29 October 2025 vs New Zealand in Kansas City, Missouri at 8 p.m. EDT
Esme Morgan (England)
Morgan played for the full 90 minutes for the Lionesses in their 2-1 defeat to Brazil. England found themselves down 2-0 within the first 20 minutes. Despite being up a player from the 21st minute on, the English only managed a second half penalty to halve Brazil’s lead.
Remaining Matches:
- 28 October 2025 vs Australia in Derby, England at 3 p.m. EDT
Leicy Santos (Colombia)
The Spirit midfielder started and bagged a brace with a penalty in the 6th minute and a second goal in the 89th in CONMEBOL Women’s Nations League. Colombia beat Peru 4-1.
Remaining Matches:
- 28 October 2024 vs Ecuador in Quito, Ecuador at 7 p.m. EDT
Kysha Sylla (France)
Syllas’s call up marked her first for the French senior team. The 21 year old didn’t make the bench for France in the first leg of their UEFA Women’s Nations League semifinal against Germany. France fell to Germany 1-0 after at 79th minute goal by Klara Bühl.
Remaining Matches:
- 28 October 2025 vs Germany in Caen, France at 4:10 p.m. EDT
D.C. Power Internationals
Loza Abera (Ethiopia)
Ethiopia fell 2-0 to Tanzania in a match where their captain, Loza Abera, was omitted from the squad.
Remaining Matches:
- 28 October 2025 vs Tanzania in Addis Ababa, Tanzania at 8 a.m. EDT
Charlie Estcourt (Wales)
Estcourt subbed on for Wales at the half in their 2-1 defeat to Australia in Cardiff.
Remaining Matches:
- 28 October 2025 vs Poland in Newport, Wales at 3:45 p.m. EDT.
Katrina Guillou and Carleigh Frilles (Philippines)
The Philippines are only playing one match this window. They will take on Uzbekistan in a friendly in Manila on Wednesday.
With the next round of games starting today, there is a chance some of the players who have yet to see the field will get some game time.




