Midfielder Andi Sullivan returned to the Washington Spirit following a 17-month hiatus caused by an ACL tear and the birth of her first child.
On March 20, midfielder Andi Sullivan stepped back onto the pitch wearing a Washington Spirit jersey, ending a 17-month absence from professional soccer. Her extended time away from the sport was the result of an ACL tear combined with maternity leave for the birth of her first child. The return took place during a fixture against Racing Louisville FC, which saw the Spirit rally to secure a draw after trailing 2-0 during the first half.
The midfielder brings valuable experience back to the squad. Her presence is particularly vital following a major roster adjustment shortly before the season commenced, when the Washington Spirit traded star Croix Bethune to the Kansas City Current.
Since joining the Washington Spirit in 2018, Sullivan has remained a key figure on the field. Her professional career statistics encompass:
