Washington Spirit have recalled Super Falcons midfielder Deborah Abiodun from her loan at Dallas Trinity as they prepare for the decisive stages of the 2025 NWSL campaign.
Abiodun signed with the Spirit on a three-year contract with a 2028 option in January, beginning her professional career after two seasons at the University of Pittsburgh. At the international level, Abiodun has extensive experience with the Nigerian senior team.
She was named to the Super Falcons’ World Cup roster in 2023 and Olympics roster in 2024 before winning the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with the side.
The 21-year-old was due to spend the season in Texas but returns four months earlier than planned, following a string of impressive displays both at club level and with Nigeria.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – JULY 21: Deborah Abiodun of Nigeria walks off the pitch after shown a red card during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group B match between Nigeria and Canada at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium on July 21, 2023 in Melbourne / Naarm, Australia. (Photo by Elsa – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
Abiodun featured in 12 matches for Dallas, starting seven and accumulating more than 750 minutes of action. She played the full 90 minutes in a 2-1 win over Spokane FC at the Cotton Bowl on 23 August, underlining her growing influence in midfield.
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Her recall comes weeks after helping Nigeria to victory at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, where she was central to the Super Falcons’ triumph.
Welcome back, Deb! 🫶💛💚
The Washington Spirit has recalled midfielder Deborah Abiodun from her loan to Dallas Trinity FC of the Gainbridge Super League, the clubs announced today. pic.twitter.com/X5OtOuCSPs
— Washington Spirit (@WashSpirit) August 26, 2025
Spirit interim general manager Nathan Minion welcomed her return, saying:
“We’re thrilled to bring Deb back to the Spirit as we approach the home stretch of the 2025 season. After following her impressive performances with Dallas and Nigeria this year, we know Deb will fit very well with this team and help us accomplish our goals.”
Deborah ”Kante” Abiodun in action for the Super Falcons. Photo Credit: Getty Images
Her early return leaves Dallas without one of their standout players ahead of their match against Brooklyn FC on 30 August. For Washington Spirit, however, her arrival is a timely boost as they push for playoff success.
The Nigerian international could make her debut for the Spirit on 31 August when they face Chicago Stars FC in their annual Pride Match at Audi Field.
