Washington Spirit Appoints Jonatan Giraldez as New Head Coach

Giraldez, current head coach of Barcelona Femeni and nominee for the best FIFA women's coach of 2023, will join the Spirit following the conclusion of Barcelona's season.

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.