Washington Spirit Star Leicy Santos Called up to Colombia Women's National Team
NWSL Washington Spirit

Washington Spirit Star Leicy Santos Called up to Colombia Women's National Team

March 30, 2025 - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
Washington Spirit News Release


Washington, D.C. - Washington Spirit midfielder Leicy Santos has been called up to the Colombia Women's National Team for the side's April friendly against Japan, Colombia Football announced recently. The side will travel to Osaka and take on Japan next week.

Santos has been a mainstay of the Colombia roster, representing the country in two FIFA Women's World Cups (2015, 2023) and two Olympic Games (2016, 2024). During the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, Santos netted two goals for Colombia, helping the side reach the tournament's quarterfinals. This month with the Spirit, Santos tallied the equalizer in the team's Challenge Cup victory and a game-winning assist at home against Bay FC.

Colombia's April Friendly Schedule:

vs Japan | Sunday, April 6 at 1 a.m. EDT (Yodoko Sakura Stadium, Osaka, Japan)

The Spirit recently kicked off the team's 2025 campaign by winning the second trophy in club history in the annual NWSL Challenge Cup earlier this month against the Orlando Pride and by setting a new club home opener attendance record with its third consecutive sellout at Audi Field. Fans can secure their spot to see the Spirit in the team's next match at Audi Field by becoming 2025 Season Ticket Members here. Single match tickets for the Spirit's next home match on Saturday, April 26 at Audi Field against rival Gotham FC are available.

Check out the Washington Spirit Statistics



National Women's Soccer League Stories from March 30, 2025


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central