WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — Former Orlando Pride sporting director Haley Carter has joined the Washington Spirit as the National Women's Soccer League team's president of soccer operations, the Spirit announced Wednesday.

Carter steps into the role at a crucial moment as the Spirit works to re-sign star forward Trinity Rodman, who is a free agent and has been getting attention from teams overseas.

Carter, a former goalkeeper for the Houston Dash, was with the Pride for three years, during which time the team won an NWSL title and acquired such dynamic players as Barbra Banda and Lizbeth Ovalle. Carter left Orlando last month.

The Spirit also announced that Nathan Minion was named general manager on a permanent basis. Minion has served as GM since Mark Krikorian left the team in March.

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