The Washington Spirit, a team in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), has made a massive statement by hiring Jonatan Giráldez, the defending Champions League winner and current manager of FC Barcelona Femení, as their new head coach. Giráldez will assume his role with the Spirit after the end of Barcelona's 2023-24 season, which concludes after June 16. The club has yet to appoint an interim coach but plans to do so shortly. Giráldez's tenure at FC Barcelona has been characterized by his team's dominance, and his move to the NWSL is seen as a significant acquisition for the Spirit.
WASHINGTON SPIRIT have hired Barcelona Femeni manager Jonatan Giráldez as team's next head coach. Massive statement by NWSL side in bringing defending Champions League winner stateside. Giráldez to start at conclusion of Barca season. 🫡 https://t.co/OF5D7kyhI4
It's official. The Washington Spirit names FC Barcelona Femení’s Jonatan Giráldez Costas as new head coach!
The Washington Spirit have a new head coach, hiring former Barcelona manager Jonatan Giráldez #NWSL Our analysis and more @TheAthletic https://t.co/j9umFtfh3T
Washington Spirit finds its new boss in Jonatan Giráldez, who led FC Barcelona to dominance. By @ellabrockway #nwsl #fcb https://t.co/y5VjOB5BR6
The Washington Spirit have hired Jonatan Giráldez as their new head coach. He'll join the club at the end of Barça's 2023-24 season (i.e. after June 16). No interim named yet, club says that will happen "shortly" #NWSL
Washington Spirit targeting FC Barcelona’s Jonatan Giráldez for coaching job #nwsl #fcb https://t.co/BwhrADjU3W