Overview
- Jonatan Giraldez Costas, the current head coach of FC Barcelona Femeni, has been hired as the new head coach of the Washington Spirit, a National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) club.
- Giraldez, 32, has led Barcelona Femeni to multiple titles, including consecutive La Liga and Supercopa titles, a UEFA Champions League title, and a 50-game winning streak in Spanish league play.
- He was named IFFHS Women's World's Best Club Coach in 2023 and is currently one of three nominees for the best FIFA women's coach of 2023.
- Giraldez will join the Spirit at the conclusion of Barcelona's season, and an interim head coach for the Spirit will be named shortly.
- The NWSL season begins on March 15 with the Challenge Cup between 2023 champions NJ/NY Gotham FC and 2023 Shield winners San Diego Wave FC.