Washington Spirit Signs Italy's Sofia Cantore

The Washington Spirit have signed Italian forward Sofia Cantore from Juventus, making her the first Italian player in NWSL history. Cantore, 25, joins on a three-year contract with a club option for 2028 after a season in which she contributed 13 goals and six assists to help Juventus win the Serie A Femminile title. She is set to occupy the Spirit’s final international roster slot and will be eligible to play starting July 1, though her debut may be delayed if she is called up for Italy’s Euro 2025 squad. Cantore brings significant experience, including over 120 club appearances in Italy, five goals in 37 caps for the national team, and participation in the 2023 World Cup. Her arrival comes as the Spirit contend with injuries to key forwards Trinity Rodman and Ashley Hatch and prepare for incoming head coach Adrian González. The Spirit currently rank fourth in the NWSL and hope Cantore's attacking skills will strengthen their pursuit of trophies.