US EditionFormer Orlando Pride Sporting Director Haley Carter Joins the Washington Spirit
Haley Carter brings championship experience to Washington Spirit as they negotiate Trinity Rodman's contract, aiming to elevate the club beyond consecutive NWSL runner-up finishes.
- On Wednesday, the Washington Spirit announced Haley Carter joined as president of soccer operations, officially starting in the role on Monday.
- After leaving Orlando last month, Haley Carter joined the Spirit as Michele Kang said, "We need that level of not only expertise, but leadership, to propel the club to the next level."
- In the front office, Carter will lead Minion, sporting director James Hocken, and head coach Adrian Gonzalez, saying `For me, that's where the magic happens, is being able to lead other leaders and finding success`.
- She immediately faces Trinity Rodman's contract saga as the Spirit work with the NWSL to retain the free agent amid major European offers, with talks ongoing hourly and resolution possible in days.
- This hire positions Carter to see the Washington Spirit and Kang's growing portfolio as vehicles to push long-term change in women's soccer, Carter told ESPN.
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Former Orlando Pride sporting director Haley Carter joins the Washington Spirit
Former Orlando Pride sporting director Haley Carter has joined the Washington Spirit as the National Women’s Soccer League team’s president of soccer operations.
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