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Washington Spirit Goalkeeper Sandy MacIver Called Up to Scotland National Team for World Cup Qualifiers

Washington Spirit goalkeeper Sandy MacIver has been called up to the Scotland Women’s National Team for two upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Sweden in December, the Scottish Football Association announced Friday.

Scotland will face Sweden in a home-and-away series with a chance to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. The first match is scheduled for Tuesday, December 1 at 2:25pm at St. Mirren Park in Paisley, Scotland. The second will take place Saturday, December 5 at 10am at 3Arena in Stockholm, Sweden.

MacIver, originally from Winsford, England, has made 14 appearances for Scotland’s senior national team, recording seven clean sheets. With the Washington Spirit, she has appeared in 39 matches and recorded 17 shutouts.

MacIver has enjoyed a record-setting 2026 season with Washington, establishing new club records with four consecutive regular-season clean sheets and 12 shutouts overall. Her performance earned her the 2026 NWSL Golden Glove award. She was also named to the league’s Best XI of the Month in April and July.

Before joining Scotland for international competition, MacIver and the Spirit will host Utah Royals FC in an NWSL semifinal at Audi Field on Saturday, November 14 at 12pm. The match will be televised nationally on CBS.

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