Washington Spirit Goalkeeper Aubrey Bledsoe Pursues MBA, Ownership Role

Bledsoe aims to have a voice in the future of women's soccer as a team owner.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Aubrey Bledsoe, the starting goalkeeper for the Washington Spirit in the National Women's Soccer League, is currently pursuing her MBA while continuing to play professionally. Bledsoe's long-term goal is to eventually take on an ownership role with a soccer team, as she believes players should have a greater say in the direction and operations of women's soccer clubs.

Why it matters

Bledsoe's pursuit of an MBA and potential ownership stake represents a growing trend of professional women's soccer players seeking to gain more influence over the business side of the sport. As the women's game continues to grow in popularity, current and former players are looking to transition into leadership and decision-making roles to shape the future of the sport.

The details

In addition to her duties as the starting goalkeeper for the Washington Spirit, Bledsoe is currently enrolled in an online MBA program. She hopes that obtaining her advanced business degree will help prepare her for a potential future ownership role with a professional soccer club. Bledsoe believes that as players gain more of a financial stake in teams, they will have a stronger voice in areas like player salaries, facilities, marketing, and other key business decisions.

  • Aubrey Bledsoe has been the starting goalkeeper for the Washington Spirit since 2018.
  • Bledsoe began pursuing her MBA in 2025 while continuing to play professionally.

The players

Aubrey Bledsoe

The starting goalkeeper for the Washington Spirit in the National Women's Soccer League, currently pursuing an MBA with the goal of eventually taking on an ownership role in professional women's soccer.

Washington Spirit

A professional women's soccer team that plays in the National Women's Soccer League, based in Washington, D.C.

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What they’re saying

“We want some skin in the game. As players, we need to have a bigger say in how these clubs are run.”

— Aubrey Bledsoe, Washington Spirit Goalkeeper (FOX Sports)

What’s next

Bledsoe plans to complete her MBA program in the next two years, at which point she hopes to explore potential ownership opportunities with professional women's soccer teams.

The takeaway

Aubrey Bledsoe's pursuit of an MBA and ownership stake in a women's soccer club represents a growing desire among players to have a greater voice in shaping the future of the sport. As the women's game continues to gain popularity and commercial success, current and former players are seeking to transition into leadership roles to ensure the long-term sustainability and growth of professional women's soccer.