Washington Spirit vs UNC Womens Soccer, NWSL Preseason Match

In temperatures hovering in the low 30s, the starters for the match against UNC don gloves and rub their hands together to stay warm. Washington Spirit vs UNC at Evergreen Soccer Complex, Leesburg, VA Photo Credit: David Wolfe

Washington Spirit vs UNC Womens Soccer, NWSL Preseason Match

Spirit Head Coach Jim Gabarra watches as Forward Cali Farquharson unloads a cross field pass before UNCs Forward Bridgette Andrzejewski sets up to block the shot. Andrzejewski is a sophomore at UNC and hails from Lutherville, Md. Washington Spirit vs UNC at Evergreen Soccer Complex, Leesburg, VA Photo Credit: David Wolfe

Washington Spirit vs UNC Womens Soccer, NWSL Preseason Match

Spirit defender and team captain Estelle Johnson slide tackels the balll away from UNC's Forward Bridgette Andrzejewski. Washington Spirit vs UNC at Evergreen Soccer Complex, Leesburg, VA Photo Credit: David Wolfe

Washington Spirit vs UNC Womens Soccer, NWSL Preseason Match

Washington Spirit vs UNC at Evergreen Soccer Complex, Leesburg, VA Photo Credit: David Wolfe

Washington Spirit vs UNC Womens Soccer, NWSL Preseason Match

Coming off UNC's Forward Bridgette Andrzejewski's head the gets past the Spirit defense and their Kelsey Wys to score the first and only goal by UNC against the Spirit. Washington Spirit vs UNC at Evergreen Soccer Complex, Leesburg, VA Photo Credit: David Wolfe

Washington Spirit vs UNC Womens Soccer, NWSL Preseason Match

UNC's Nicole Crutchfield rushes trhe ball while the Washington Spirit's Estefania Banini interfere with Crutchfield's progress. The two teams closed the match with a 1 all draw. Washington Spirit vs UNC at Evergreen Soccer Complex, Leesburg, VA Photo Credit: David Wolfe

Washington Spirit vs UNC Womens Soccer, NWSL Preseason Match

UNC's keeper Samantha Leshnak falls on a shot by the Spirit's Forward Estefania Banini late in the second half of the match. Leshnak racked up 10 saves in the match. Washington Spirit vs UNC at Evergreen Soccer Complex, Leesburg, VA Photo Credit: David Wolfe

Washington Spirit vs UNC Womens Soccer, NWSL Preseason Match

Cali Farquharson uses a move that leaves a mark blocks UNC's Alex Kimball from passing the ball. Washington Spirit vs UNC at Evergreen Soccer Complex, Leesburg, VA Photo Credit: David Wolfe

Washington Spirit vs UNC Womens Soccer, NWSL Preseason Match

Washington Spirit vs UNC at Evergreen Soccer Complex, Leesburg, VA Photo Credit: David Wolfe

Washington Spirit vs UNC Womens Soccer, NWSL Preseason Match

The whole on-field team of the Spirit swarm Mallory Eubanks after scoring her first NWSL goal. Eubnaks is one of several players looking to earn seasonal long spot on the roster. Washington Spirit vs UNC at Evergreen Soccer Complex, Leesburg, VA Photo Credit: David Wolfe

Washington Spirit vs UNC Womens Soccer, NWSL Preseason Match

Washington Spirit vs UNC at Evergreen Soccer Complex, Leesburg, VA Photo Credit: David Wolfe