Washington Spirit Head Coach Adrián González has been named the NWSL Coach of the Month for April, the league announced today. In his first full season as Head Coach of the Spirit, González has won the honor for the first time in his career.
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The Washington Commanders have added a strong leg to their roster, signing former Iowa kicker Drew Stevens as an undrafted free agent following the 2026 NFL Draft. He will compete with the returning Jake Moody for a chance to be the team’s kicker.
The Washington Commanders announced the passing of franchise legend Monte Coleman, who died at the age of 69.
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The Washington Commanders are coming off a disappointing season in which their defense ranked among the worst in the NFL. They finished last in total defense, allowing 384 yards per game, while also landing in the bottom five against the pass at 242.5 yards per game and the bottom three against the run at 141.8 yards per game. The unit also struggled to keep teams off the scoreboard, finishing in the bottom six in points allowed at 26.5 per game.
The Washington Commanders have officially unveiled a new set of uniforms that blend the franchise’s past with a modern edge, headlined by an official return to their iconic “Super Bowl era” look and the introduction of a bold black alternate.
A Montgomery County native could be headed back to the DMV in a big way. Over the last few months, Commanders.com has been spotlighting one mock draft each week, breaking down how potential picks could fit in Washington. In the latest feature, draft analyst Matt Miller mapped out all of the team’s selections in a full seven-round mock, including a notable local connection at the top.
The Washington Spirit have delivered the most successful kit launch in the NWSL so far in 2026, leading the league in both jersey sales and social media impressions, according to the league’s announcement Thursday.
The Washington Commanders welcomed more than three dozen NFL Draft prospects on Wednesday, many with strong ties to the DMV, giving local talent a chance to showcase their abilities in front of the hometown organization.
The group featured several Maryland standouts, including defensive back Vincent Nwachi, a Wheaton High School graduate who went on to play at Maine, Mitchell Melton, a Silver Spring native who attended Good Counsel in Olney before continuing his career at UVA, and Octavian Smith, a Burtonsville native and graduate of Paint Branch High School who went on to star at the University of Maryland.
Elena Delle Donne and Chamique Holdsclaw are headed to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, adding two more legendary chapters to the Washington Mystics’ history.
The Washington Wizards are facing backlash after an April Fools’ Day in-game skit that many fans felt went too far, prompting the team to issue a public apology. A video of the prank can be seen below.
Montgomery County’s own Pedro Night and Walter Alvarado are bringing their rapidly growing multicultural event, Adobo, back to Nationals Park for its second annual day party.