Washington Spirit trade Canadian veteran Diana Matheson to Seattle Reign
The Washington Spirit have traded veteran Canadian international Diana Matheson to the Seattle Reign FC for recently drafted forward Arielle Ship and a third-round pick in the 2018 NWSL draft.
The 32-year-old midfielder-forward from Oakville, Ont., set Spirit records for goals (23) and assists (12) in her 67 appearances over four years with Washington. But the club said she wanted a new challenge.
“I want to thank Diana for all she has invested in our club,” Spirit GM and head coach Jim Gabarra said in a statement. “She has been a true professional and contributed in many ways to the growth, development, and success of our team.”
Washington made it to the NWSL final in 2016, losing to the Western New York Flash.