The Washington Spirit will host Utah Royals FC in the 2026 NWSL Playoffs semifinal at Audi Field (their home field since 2023) on Saturday, November 14, at 12pm, following a 4-1 home victory over Portland Thorns FC on Sunday. The match will air nationally on CBS, with the Spirit looking to advance to the NWSL Championship for the third consecutive season.
The Washington Commanders have claimed running back Robert Henry Jr. off waivers, beating out the division-leading New York Giants, who also submitted a claim for the former Washington running back.
The Washington Spirit closed out the 2026 regular season with a 2-0 victory over Chicago Stars FC on Sunday evening at Audi Field, securing the No. 3 seed and a home match in the opening round of the NWSL Playoffs. The match drew a crowd of 19,322, marking the Spirit’s sixth sellout of the regular season.
The Washington Commanders and Uber are launching a new post-game shuttle service designed to provide fans with another transportation option following home games at Northwest Stadium.
The Capital Weather Gang has released its Winter Outlook for subscribers, calling for a generally mild and wet winter in the Washington, D.C. region while warning that major snowstorms remain possible. A little over a week ago, a panel of experts predicted a wide range of projected snow this winter.
The Washington Commanders announced several roster moves Wednesday, including placing wide receiver Terry McLaurin on the Reserve/Injured List.
The Washington Spirit fell to the Kansas City Current, 2-1, on the road Sunday, setting up a Decision Day matchup at Audi Field with playoff positioning on the line.
The Washington Commanders have placed starting running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt on the Reserve/Injured List as part of a series of roster moves announced by the team ahead of Monday night’s matchup against the 49ers.
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin announced Monday that the 2026-27 season will be his final year in the NHL, bringing one of the most accomplished careers in hockey history into its final season.
Washington Spirit defenders Élisabeth Tsé and forward Rosemonde Kouassi have been called up to their respective national teams for international matches this month.
Washington Spirit forward Sofia Cantore and defender Lucia Di Guglielmo have been called up to the Italy Women’s National Team for a pair of upcoming 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifying playoff matches against Belarus.