Washington Spirit goalkeeper Sandy MacIver has been called up to the Scotland Women’s National Team for October World Cup qualifiers against Czechia. Scotland will play a home-and-away fixture with a chance to advance in World Cup qualifying.
MacIver, who is originally from Winsford, England, has appeared in 12 international matches for Scotland’s senior team and recorded six clean sheets. She has also played in 33 total matches for the Washington Spirit and recorded 15 shutouts.
Sandy MacIver’s record-setting season with the Washington Spirit
MacIver has set Washington Spirit club records for four consecutive regular-season clean sheets and 10 total shutouts in the year. She reached the shutout mark with five matches remaining at the time of the announcement.
MacIver has also been named to the National Women’s Soccer League’s Best XI of the Month twice. She earned recognition as the league’s top goalkeeper for her performances in April and July.
Scotland’s October qualifying schedule
Scotland will face Czechia on Friday, Oct. 9, at 1 p.m. EDT at Stadion Arnošta Košťála in Pardubice, Czechia. The return match is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 2:15 p.m. EDT at St. Mirren Park in Paisley, Scotland.
Before MacIver joins Scotland, the Washington Spirit is scheduled to host Angel City FC on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 6:30 p.m. EDT at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. The match will be the Washington Spirit’s annual CVS Health Day.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
MacIver’s international call-up follows a season in which she has established Washington Spirit records for consecutive regular-season clean sheets and total shutouts. The Washington Spirit will host Angel City FC before MacIver turns her attention to Scotland’s two qualifiers against Czechia.
Source: Original report
