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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Tom Garry

Washington’s Esme Morgan on mixing it with diplomats, England and adopting a kitten

Esme Morgan of Washington Spirit.
Washington Spirit’s Esme Morgan has made an impact in America following her transfer from Manchester City last season. Photograph: Roger Wimmer/ISI Photos/Getty Images

Life in Washington DC is treating Esme Morgan very well indeed. Not only has she discovered some of the best form of her career, but she has sneaked into the White House correspondents’ dinner as a guest and adopted a kitten called Biscuit.

Morgan will now be hoping to enjoy the sweet taste of success with England and the Washington Spirit defender believes the American NWSL’s summer calendar can help her arrive at July’s European Championship in Switzerland in peak fitness because of the schedule, compared to going to a major tournament during what is – for Europe-based participants – the off-season.

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