DC Defenders Offensive Lineman Liam Fornadel Signs with New York Jets

July 29, 2025 - ARLINGTON, TEXAS - The UFL has announced that DC Defenders offensive lineman Liam Fornadel has signed a contract with the New York Jets of the National Football League. Fornadel helped anchor an offensive line unit that allowed the fewest sacks of any team in the league this season with 10 throughout their championship season. Fornadel has played three seasons with the Defenders and earned All-XFL honors in 2023. The James Madison product had a stint with the New England Patriots practice ... Full Story

Jordan Ta'Amu: The Winning Recipe

July 28, 2025 - It was a blessing in disguise. After establishing a league-high 17 passing touchdowns and setting a career-high 2,155 passing yards, the DC Defenders were sure that their quarterback Jordan Ta'amu would be named the UFL Most Valuable Player for the 2025 season, but when Michigan Panthers quarterback Bryce Perkins' name was called at the UFL Award Ceremony the night before the championship game between DC and Michigan, it proved to be the winning the winning recipe for what DC needed. "I at... Full Story

Mystics vs. Mercury Postgame Notes - July 27, 2025

July 27, 2025 - WASHINGTON MYSTICS vs. PHOENIX MERCURY July 27, 2025 Mystics 72 - Mercury 88 High Points High Rebounds High Assists Mystics (72) Austin (20) Iriafen (10) Sykes, Melbourne (4) Mercury (88) Thomas (27) Thomas (11) Thomas (8) Please see the attached game book for a full box score and breakdown of tonight's game. Mystics Game Notes: Shakira Austin led the team with 20 points, eight boards and two blocks. This marked the sixth 20+ point game of her career and the third this... Full Story

Mystics vs. Storm Postgame Notes - July 26, 2025

July 26, 2025 - WASHINGTON MYSTICS vs. SEATTLE STORM July 26, 2025 Mystics 69 - Storm 58 High Points High Rebounds High Assists Mystics (69) Austin (14) Austin & Iriafen (11) Sykes (5) Storm (58) Ogwumike (18) Malonga (9) Wheeler (6) Mystics Game Notes: Tonight marked the first time in franchise history that three Mystics players - Shakira Austin (11), Kiki Iriafen (11), and Sonia Citron (10) recorded 10+ rebounds in a single game. It is just the 20th occurrence of this feat in WNBA history... Full Story

• Mystics vs. Storm Postgame Notes - July 26, 2025 - Washington Mystics (WNBA) July 26
• DC Defenders Wide Receiver Seth Williams Signs with Las Vegas Raiders - DC Defenders (UFL) July 24
• Washington Spirit Hosts Community Donation Event, Gifts $100,000 to Club Community Partners - Washington Spirit (NWSL) July 23
• Washington Mystics and 318 Foundation Join Forces to Host Inaugural Champions Academy from August 4-7 - Washington Mystics (WNBA) July 23
• Spirit adds Lauren Gogal as national team replacement, moves Ashley Hatch to season-ending injury list - Washington Spirit (NWSL) July 23
• Washington Spirit Announces Partnership with Giant Food - Washington Spirit (NWSL) July 23
• Shannon Harris Promoted to Head Coach of the 2025 UFL Champion Dc Defenders - DC Defenders (UFL) July 23
• Mystics vs. Sparks Postgame Information - July 22, 2025 - Washington Mystics (WNBA) July 22
• Washington Spirit Loans Emma Gaines-Ramos to Tampa Bay Sun FC - Washington Spirit (NWSL) July 22
• Washington Spirit to Host Two Concacaf W Champions Cup Matches at Audi Field - Washington Spirit (NWSL) July 22
• Washington Spirit and Diageo Partner to Champion Responsibility, Education, and Community Impact - Washington Spirit (NWSL) July 22
• Washington Spirit Announces New Fan-Focused Experiences for Second Half of 2025 Season - Washington Spirit (NWSL) July 21
• Brian Periman Named DC Power Football Club Head of Goalkeeping - DC Power FC (USLSL) July 19
• Washington Spirit Introduces New Head Coach Adrián González at District E - Washington Spirit (NWSL) July 18
• Washington Spirit Owner Michele Kang Honored by USA Rugby at 50th Anniversary Golden Gala - Washington Spirit (NWSL) July 18
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OurSports Central provides coverage of the following alternative and minor league teams in Washington, District of Columbia:

• Capital City Go-Go (G League)
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• DC Power FC (USLSL)
• DMV Trilogy (BIG3)
• Washington Mystics (WNBA)
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Other cities near Washington, District of Columbia with alternative or minor league teams:

• Baltimore, Maryland
• Bowie, Maryland
• Frederick, Maryland
• Hagerstown, Maryland
• Aberdeen, Maryland
• Waldorf, Maryland
• Leesburg, Virginia
• Fredericksburg, Virginia

July 31	WNBA	Golden State at Washington	7:30 p.m.
July 29	WNBA	Chicago 86 at Washington 103	Final
July 27	WNBA	Phoenix 88 at Washington 72	Final
July 26	WNBA	Seattle 58 at Washington 69	Final
July 26	MLS	Austin 4 at D.C. 2	Final
July 22	WNBA	Los Angeles 93 at Washington 86	Final
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• Washington hosts Golden State following Citron’s 28-point game - WNBA WTOP (July 30)
• Citron scores 28 and Iriafen has 22, both career bests, to lift Mystics past Sky - WNBA WTOP (July 30)
• Chicago Sky face 6th straight loss against the Washington Mystics 103-86 – Chicago Tribune - WNBA Chicago Tribune (July 30)
• Sky show fight, but defense caves in loss to Mystics - WNBA Chicago Sun Times (July 30)
• Citron scores 28 and Iriafen has 22, both career bests, to lift Mystics past Sky 103-86 - WNBA WTOP (July 30)
• Trinity Rodman vows to be same player after injury return - NWSL ESPN (July 29)
• Fan ejected for mocking Mercury's Kahleah Copper after losing wig - WNBA Arizona Republic (July 29)
• DC United’s groundskeeper brings ‘the turf world’ to Audi Field - UFL WTOP (July 28)
• DC United’s groundskeeper brings ‘the turf world’ to Audi Field - USLSL WTOP (July 28)
• DC United’s groundskeeper brings ‘the turf world’ to Audi Field - NWSL WTOP (July 28)
• DC United’s groundskeeper brings ‘the turf world’ to Audi Field - MLS WTOP (July 28)
• Mercury pull away with a strong second half to beat Mystics 88-72 - WNBA WTOP (July 28)
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