Washington Spirit and U.S. women’s national team forward Ashley Hatch has announced the birth of her son Leo.
Hatch and her husband Jeff Van Buren welcomed their first child after originally announcing they were expecting last summer.
‘Leo is here and we are loving every minute with him. We could not be happier to be a family of 3. Our hearts are so full,’ Hatch said on Instagram.
Hatch most recently played in May, leaving the Spirit without their all-time leading scorer for the remainder of the 2025 season.
The 30-year-old has been one of the most consistent scorers in the NWSL since beginning her pro career in 2017. With 59 career regular-season goals, Hatch ranks fifth in the league’s history.
Hatch has 23 caps with the USWNT, earning call-ups for January camp last year and for the team’s two April friendlies against Brazil.
The striker appeared in one of the two matches against Brazil, making her first USWNT appearance since 2023.