Washington Spirit women’s soccer defender Gabrielle Carle was named to the National Women’s Soccer League’s Best XI of the Month, presented by Amazon Prime, for her performance during the team’s final month of the regular season. The league announced the honor Nov. 6, 2026, giving Carle her first-ever selection to the NWSL’s team of the month.
Carle played all 90 minutes in each of the Washington Spirit’s four October-November matches. The Spirit won three of those matches and recorded two clean sheets, including a 1-0 home victory over Gotham FC.
Gabrielle Carle Helped Washington Spirit Set Defensive Mark
Carle appeared in 26 regular-season matches and contributed to a Washington Spirit defense that recorded a single-season club-record 12 shutouts. She also recorded two match-winning assists in the attacking third.
The NWSL Best XI of the Month is selected by the NWSL Media Association and the league’s on-air broadcast talent. Carle’s selection recognized her work during the Spirit’s closing stretch of the regular season.
Washington Spirit Scheduled to Host Portland Thorns FC
The Washington Spirit was scheduled to begin the 2026 NWSL Playoffs against Portland Thorns FC at 3 p.m. EST Sunday, Nov. 8, at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. The matchup was set to follow Carle’s 26-match regular season and her contributions to the Spirit’s club-record 12 shutouts.
Additional schedule information is available through the Washington Spirit schedule.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Carle’s first NWSL Best XI of the Month selection follows a closing stretch in which she played every minute of four matches while helping the Washington Spirit earn three victories and two clean sheets. Her regular-season contributions also included two match-winning assists and a role in the club’s 12 shutouts.
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