Tag Archive | Washington DC Sports

The Washington Spirit Acquire Two-Time FIFA World Cup Champion Kelley O’Hara

The Washington Spirit have acquired two-time FIFA World Cup Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist Kelley O’Hara from the Utah Royals. In the trade, Utah receives $75,000 in allocation money plus additional consideration contingent on the number of NWSL regular season matches O’Hara plays for the Spirit in 2021. Spirit Head Coach Richie Burke said this […]

Spirit Re-Sign Co-Captain Tori Huster to a Multi-Year Deal

The Washington Spirit have re-signed midfielder Tori Huster to a new two-year contract. Huster joins teammates Dorian Bailey, Aubrey Bledsoe, Jordan DiBiasi, Bayley Feist, Ashley Hatch, Tegan McGrady, Paige Nielsen, Ashley Sanchez, Sam Staab, and Andi Sullivan as players under contract for 2021. Spirit Head Coach Richie Burke had this to say about Huster: “Getting […]

Capitals Announce Breaking The Ice Introductory Hockey Program, Featuring Black-Owned Nonprofit Dc Mamba

The Washington Capitals announced recently Breaking The Ice™, a new program designed to introduce first-time hockey players to the game at home, featuring an instructional video series led by the Black-owned nonprofit Dc Mamba. Through Breaking The Ice, conducted in association with the NHL, NHLPA and Franklin Sports, the Capitals will provide a low-cost street […]

2021 Capitals ‘Caps at Home’ Calendar Benefitting MSE Foundation Now Available for Purchase

The 2021 Caps at Home Calendar is now available for purchase, with all proceeds benefitting Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation. The calendar is available online at WashCaps.com/Calendar now and will be available at the Team Store at MedStar Capitals Iceplex beginning Nov. 23 and at the Team Store at Capital One Arena beginning Nov. 24. […]

Henrik Lundqvist Foundation Young Ambassador Program Accepting Application

The Henrik Lundqvist Foundation is accepting applications for its Young Ambassador Program through Monday, Nov. 30. The Young Ambassadors program was developed based on the belief in the power of youth to make a difference in the world in the areas of health and education. Applicants must be between the ages of 12 and 18 […]

Washington Spirit Announce Protected and Unprotected Lists Ahead of 2020 NWSL Expansion Draft

The Washington Spirit has announced its protected and unprotected player lists ahead of the upcoming NWSL Expansion Draft featuring Racing Louisville FC. The Draft will take place on November 12 at 7 pm ET. The NWSL announced in October 2019 that Racing Louisville FC would join the league and they will begin play in 2021. […]

Washington Spirit Re-Sign Seven Players ahead of 2020 Expansion Draft

The Washington Spirit have re-signed forward Ashley Hatch, midfielders Bayley Feist, Dorian Bailey and Jordan DiBiasi, and defenders Sam Staab, Tegan McGrady and Paige Nielsen to new contracts. Hatch, Feist, Bailey, DiBiasi, Staab and Nielsen all signed two-year contracts with a club option for an additional year, and McGrady signed a two-year contract. No allocation […]