The 23-year-old made 87 appearances in six seasons at Manchester City and will likely contend for a spot at center back in Washington.
English national team defender Esme Morgan will join the Washington Spirit from Manchester City this summer on a four-year contract, the NWSL club announced Thursday.
Morgan, 23, made her professional debut at 16 and went on to make 87 appearances across all competitions for Manchester City, winning the FA Cup and the League Cup. The Sheffield native has made eight appearances for the English national team and was a member of the World Cup squad during“I wanted to join the Spirit because they have the ambition and tools to be the best team in the NWSL, and trying to achieve that will be a great but enjoyable challenge,” Morgan said in a news release.
Morgan’s deal runs through the 2027 season. The transfer fee was not disclosed. She is eligible to join the Spirit for training starting July 15, but will not be on a game-day roster until the NWSL summer transfer window opens Aug. 1.After making 15 league starts in the 2022-23 season, Morgan started five games this past season. She has played various positions across the back line for both Manchester City and England, and will likely contend for a spot at center back for the Spirit.
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