Spirit Takes Three Points in a Thriller Behind Rodman Brace

July 3, 2026 - Washington, DC - The Washington Spirit returned to action with a thrilling 2-1 home win over the Houston Dash thanks to two goals from forward Trinity Rodman. Despite high temperatures, Spirit fans showed out in full force at Audi Field as the home side delivered a stoppage time winner to take all three points. The Spirit's first threat in the attack came in the 20th minute when forward Sofia Cantore sent a cross into the center of the box for midfielder Leicy Santos whose one-timer went high... Full Story

Washington Spirit Carries Midseason Momentum into Second-Half Return at Audi Field

July 2, 2026 - Washington, D.C. - The Washington Spirit returns to Audi Field on Friday, July 3 against the Houston Dash to open the second half of the 2026 NWSL season filled with upgraded theme nights, ticket offers and fan experiences. This comes off a widely successful first half of the season both on the pitch, in the stands and around the nation. With 10 home matches in the second half, Audi Field is the place to be this year. The Spirit sold out three of its first five home matches and every weekend ... Full Story

DC Power Football Club Re-Sign Loza Abera and Anna Bagley

July 1, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - DC Power Football Club have announced the re-signings of Ethiopia Women's National Team forward Loza Abera and midfielder Anna Bagley ahead of the 2026/27 Gainbridge Super League season, pending league and federation approval. Both players had been in discussions with the club following the 2025/26 campaign and now return to a roster that retains the core of last season's group. "Bringing Loza [Abera] and Anna [Bagley] back was a priority for us this offseason," Steven Birn... Full Story

Looking Back: DC Defenders 2026 Season-In-Review

June 30, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - The DC Defenders capped off a memorable 2026 campaign, advancing to the championship game for the second straight season, this time with the United Bowl being hosted at their home stadium, Audi Field. Finishing as league runner-up, DC fielded the UFL's highest-scoring offense, earned three All-UFL Team selections, and saw wide receiver Cornell Powell named the league's Sportsman of the Year. Offensive Notes Running back Deon Jackson was one of the UFL's most productive o... Full Story

• Looking Back: DC Defenders 2026 Season-In-Review - DC Defenders (UFL) June 30
• Washington Spirit Announces Midseason Roster Update - Washington Spirit (NWSL) June 30
• Soccer Operations Structure Update - Washington Spirit (NWSL) June 26
• MLS NEXT Selects D.C. United's Oscar Avilez for All-Star Game - D.C. United (MLS) June 24
• Sonia Citron Named Kia WNBA Eastern Conference - Washington Mystics (WNBA) June 23
• Mystics Topple Minnesota - Washington Mystics (WNBA) June 22
• DC Power FC Announce 2026 Fall Schedule - DC Power FC (GSL) June 18
• Washington Spirit Announces Special Ticket Offers for Second Half of Season - Washington Spirit (NWSL) June 18
• DC Defenders DE Devonnsha Maxwell Signs with Atlanta Falcons - DC Defenders (UFL) June 17
• Washington Spirit Welcomes Sol de Janeiro as Club's Official Body Care and Celebration Partner - Washington Spirit (NWSL) June 17
• DC Defenders WR Erik Ezukanma Signs with Philadelphia Eagles - DC Defenders (UFL) June 16
• Washington Mystics and MSE Foundation Launch Her Colors Uniform Grant Program - Washington Mystics (WNBA) June 15
• DC Falls in United Bowl - DC Defenders (UFL) June 13
• DC Defender Cornell Powell Named as 2026 UFL Sportsman of the Year - DC Defenders (UFL) June 12
• D.C. United Waives Defender Aaron Herrera - D.C. United (MLS) June 10
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July 3	NWSL	Houston 1 at Washington 2	Final
July 2	WNBA	Atlanta 76 at Washington 81	Final
June 28	WNBA	Portland 123 at Washington 124	Final (4OT)
June 26	WNBA	Washington 57 at Connecticut 68	Final
June 24	WNBA	Minnesota 78 at Washington 76	Final
June 21	WNBA	Washington 84 at Minnesota 79	Final
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• Washington Mystics beat the Atlanta Dream 81-76 behind Shakira Austin’s 21 - WNBA WTOP (July 3)
• Shakira Austin scores 21, Kiki Iriafen gets a double-double and the Mystics beat the Dream 81-76 - WNBA WTOP (July 3)
• Atlanta visits Washington after Citron’s 32-point outing - WNBA WTOP (July 1)
• Aberdeen native Tevon Saddler takes Wizards' G League job - G League Annapolis Capital Gazette (July 1)
• DC sports fans have a chance to showcase their favorite memorabilia in new exhibit - UFL WTOP (June 30)
• DC sports fans have a chance to showcase their favorite memorabilia in new exhibit - WNBA WTOP (June 30)
• Mystics win a marathon matchup, topping Fire 124-123 in record-tying 4 OTs - WNBA WTOP (June 29)
• Mystics win a marathon matchup, topping Fire in record-tying 4 OTs - WNBA WTOP (June 29)
• Lacan, Nelson-Ododa each score 12 and Sun beat Mystics - WNBA WTOP (June 27)
• Lacan and Nelson-Ododa each score 12 points and Sun beat Mystics 68-57 - WNBA WTOP (June 27)
• ‘My dad said we root for DC sports’ — And that was that for comedian Danny Jolles, even from LA - UFL WTOP (June 26)
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