In addition to the new professional team, the Spirit are promising to have "a team or training program at every level of the game, from 8-years old to professionals". That includes a W-League team and a USL Super-20 team, both of which are holding tryouts this Sunday (the 16th) at the Maryland Soccerplex. For more information go to http://washingtonspirit.com/w-league/w-league-and-super-20-trials-sunday/ .
Talked with GM Chris Hummer today, and he said he expects to have a really good W-League team. He also said that it will be a genuine reserve team for the pro squad - if they become shorthanded due to NT callups, they can sign (non-NCAA) W-League players to one game contracts and have them play for the pro team.
Three W-League/NWSL doubleheaders: May 11 (Sat) - 4 New York @ Reserves, 7 Boston @ Spirit June 15 (Sat) - 4 New Jersey @ Reserves, 7 WNY @ Spirit July 10 (Wed) - 4:30 Frederick @ Reserves, 7:30 Chicago @ Spirit
Season preview for the Spirit's W-League team: http://www.allwhitekit.com/?p=11448 . Includes links to interviews with head coach Mark Parsons, assistant coach (and color commentator) Danielle Malagari, and new signing Amber Stobbs.