Open Extended ReactionsThe Washington Spirit have acquired forward Sofia Cantore via transfer from Serie A side Juventus, making Cantore the first Italian international in NWSL history. Cantore will join the Spirit after the NWSL transfer window officially opens on July 1. She has signed a deal with Washington through the 2027 season, with a team option for 2028. Cantore joins a Washington Spirit team that finished runners-up in the 2024 regular season and playoffs but finds itself undergoing another significant transition. "Sofia is an important signing for this Spirit team as we continue to build up our roster to compete for trophies," González said in a statement.