Washington Spirit Recalls Forward Emma Gaines-Ramos From Loan

Gaines-Ramos returns to DC after half season with Tampa Bay Sun FC 

Washington, D.C. (01/21/2026) – The Washington Spirit has recalled forward Emma Gaines-Ramos from her loan with Tampa Bay Sun FC of the Gainbridge Super League, the club announced today. Gaines-Ramos will join the Spirit for preseason training this month.

“We look forward to having Emma back in training with us,” said General Manager Nathan Minion. “She has really benefited from her time in Tampa and we expect her to continue her development with us.”

Gaines-Ramos tallied over 300 minutes for Tampa Bay through the first half of the side’s 2025-26 season, providing one assist in the process. Gaines-Ramos signed with Washington in January 2025 after an impressive collegiate career at San Diego State. 

The Spirit will look to build on the side’s second consecutive NWSL Championship appearance in 2026. The team will kick off the regular season at home on Friday, March 13 when it hosts Portland Thorns FC in a rematch of last season’s thrilling home semifinal. Information on 2026 season ticket memberships is available HERE. 

About The Washington Spirit

The Washington Spirit is the premier professional women’s soccer team based in Washington, D.C. and plays at Audi Field in Buzzard Point. The Spirit was founded on November 21, 2012 and is an inaugural member of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) the fastest growing sports league in the US. The club is home to some of the best players in the world who have won championships for both club and country. For more information about the Spirit, visit WashingtonSpirit.com and follow the club on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.