Spirit Advance to NWSL Championship Game
Washington Spirit advanced to the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) championship game with a 2-1 win Sunday over OL Reign in Tacoma, Wa. Other than two COVID-related forfeits, Spirit has… Read More
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Washington Spirit’s Unlikely Run to NWSL Semifinals is Extra Special
Given what transpired within the organization the past few months, Washington Spirit’s run to the NWSL final four would rate as somewhere between extremely unlikely and stunning. Spirit advanced to… Read More
Washington Spirit Owner Resigns as CEO and Managing Partner
Co-owner Steve Baldwin announced his resignation Tuesday as CEO and managing partner of the Washington Spirit soccer team, effective immediately. Club President and former DC United star player and coach… Read More
Maryland Bobcats Become First Professional Soccer Club to Join Anti-Racist Coalition
The Montgomery County-based Maryland Bobcats Football Club (FC) announced in a press release that they have joined the Anti-Racist Soccer Club coalition, officially making them the first professional club to… Read More
Dawes ‘Very Thrilled’ to Join Washington Spirit’s New Investor Group
The Washington Spirit of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) announced a new investor group on Wednesday that includes Chelsea Clinton, Jenna Bush Hager and Dominique Dawes. “It is fitting… Read More
Approval for SoccerPlex Tournament Rescinded After Positive COVID-19 Test
Montgomery County rescinded its approval for a soccer tournament scheduled for Nov. 20-22 at the Maryland SoccerPlex in Boyds after a player tested positive for COVID-19. Several thousand players were… Read More
Former Bethesda Soccer Star Shines for U.S. National Team
“I had a week that I will never, ever, ever forget.” From the soccer fields of Montgomery County to representing his country at the highest level, Nicholas Gioacchini (pronounced joe-uh-KEENY)… Read More
COVID-19 Outbreak Linked to Montgomery County Youth Soccer Club
Montgomery County is investigating a COVID-19 outbreak linked to a youth soccer club that has now “spilled over” into a high school team, public health officials have confirmed. Over the… Read More
101-Year-Old Tennis, Soccer Champion and War Hero Doyle Royal Dies
Doyle Royal, a legendary tennis figure in the area, died at the age of 101. The Washington, D.C. native and longtime Bethesda resident lived a full life as a championship-winning… Read More
Updated Phase 2 Guidelines Allows Museums, Art Galleries, Bowling Alleys to Reopen
On Monday, Montgomery County updated its phase 2 reopening guidelines with the unanimous approval by the County Council. Here’s what the updated guidelines now allow for: Museums and art galleries… Read More
Updated County Order Reclassifies Soccer as Medium-Risk Sport
According to an updated county executive order on COVID-19 recovery, soccer has been reclassified as a medium-risk sport and is now allowed in Montgomery County. It was previously considered a… Read More
After Classifying Soccer as High Risk, County Still Reviewing Guidelines
Montgomery County is still considering how to approach soccer during the ongoing pandemic. County Executive Marc Elrich issued an executive order last week amending his Phase 2 reopening order. Under… Read More