Article by Frank Fitzpatrick, @FitzPhotoAndFun 

It was a record-breaking night in downtown Washington DC as the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) brought its Takeover Tour to Capital One Arena. The matchup featured the New York Sirens and the Montréal Victoire, marking a major milestone for the league, which launched its inaugural season in January 2024 and now includes eight teams across the United States and Canada.


Washington Spirit goalkeeper Lyza Jessee has retired from the NWSL after three professional seasons in DC, she announced today. “I want to sincerely thank the club and fans for their support throughout my career,” said Jessee. “I am so grateful for my time with the Spirit, DC will always feel like home.”

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Team featured in the most CBS, ESPN broadcasts across all clubs this year

Coming off back-to-back championship appearances and a season that once again broke attendance records at Audi Field, the Washington Spirit released its full 2026 regular season schedule today, featuring 15 NWSL matches at home, the most in club history. The schedule can be found in its entirety HERE.


The Washington Commanders on Thursday morning unveiled the first conceptual renderings of the team’s proposed new stadium, developed in partnership with global design firm HKS. The roofed venue is envisioned as a world class, year round destination for sports, entertainment, and community events, while also serving as a catalyst for surrounding mixed use development.

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Major League Baseball will take over production and distribution of Washington Nationals local broadcasts beginning this season, a move that also brings a Montgomery County native into a prominent on air role, as Alexa Datt is set to join the Nationals broadcast team as the club’s new sideline reporter.

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