José Mauricio Umaña
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DC United’s groundskeeper brings ‘the turf world’ to Audi Field - WTOP News
D.C. United’s director of grounds details the process that helps keep Audi Field’s pitch in shape throughout the year.
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Getting Audi Field's pitch ready for four teams is a tall task.
D.C. United's first-ever director of grounds welcomes the challenge.
I spoke to him about his role and why "beating up" the field is a good thing for @wtopnews.bsky.social's Working Capital series.
D.C. United's first-ever director of grounds welcomes the challenge.
I spoke to him about his role and why "beating up" the field is a good thing for @wtopnews.bsky.social's Working Capital series.
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BREAKING: The NWSL is awarding its 17th franchise to Atlanta and will join the league for a record expansion fee of $165 million, sources tell The Athletic.
Details: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Details: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
November 9, 2025 at 11:35 PM
BREAKING: The NWSL is awarding its 17th franchise to Atlanta and will join the league for a record expansion fee of $165 million, sources tell The Athletic.
Details: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Details: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
OFFICIAL: The NWSL and Washington Spirit announce that its semifinal match will take place at D.C.'s Audi Field on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 12 p.m.
Game will be broadcasted on CBS.
Game will be broadcasted on CBS.
Washington Spirit’s Home Semifinal Match at Audi Field Set for Saturday, November 15 at Noon
Washington, D.C. (11/09/2025) - The Washington Spirit will host the winner of today’s Portland Thorns FC-San Diego Wave FC match in its home semifinal match at Audi Field on Saturday, November 15 at 1...
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November 9, 2025 at 10:19 PM
OFFICIAL: The NWSL and Washington Spirit announce that its semifinal match will take place at D.C.'s Audi Field on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 12 p.m.
Game will be broadcasted on CBS.
Game will be broadcasted on CBS.
The ESPN broadcast also had the Spirit's playoff match on the Saturday spot on CBS.
November 9, 2025 at 10:03 PM
The ESPN broadcast also had the Spirit's playoff match on the Saturday spot on CBS.
ICYMI: Aubrey Kingsbury saved 2 shots in a penalty shootout to help the @washingtonspirit.com overcome Racing Louisville in the quarterfinals of the @nwslsoccer.com playoffs.
Kingsbury saves two shots in shootout, Spirit beats Racing to advance to playoff semifinals - WTOP News
Aubrey Kingsbury saved two shots in a penalty shootout and the Washington Spirit overcame Racing Louisville in the quarterfinals of the NWSL playoffs.
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November 8, 2025 at 9:49 PM
ICYMI: Aubrey Kingsbury saved 2 shots in a penalty shootout to help the @washingtonspirit.com overcome Racing Louisville in the quarterfinals of the @nwslsoccer.com playoffs.
Tara McKeown came off with an ankle injury and will need to evaluated tomorrow, @washingtonspirit.com head coach Adrian Gonzalez said.
He added that Gabby Carle "felt something in her hamstring," which led to her removal. (Q by @jasondcsoccer.bsky.social)
He added that Gabby Carle "felt something in her hamstring," which led to her removal. (Q by @jasondcsoccer.bsky.social)
November 8, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Tara McKeown came off with an ankle injury and will need to evaluated tomorrow, @washingtonspirit.com head coach Adrian Gonzalez said.
He added that Gabby Carle "felt something in her hamstring," which led to her removal. (Q by @jasondcsoccer.bsky.social)
He added that Gabby Carle "felt something in her hamstring," which led to her removal. (Q by @jasondcsoccer.bsky.social)
FINAL: Aubrey Kingsbury DOES IT AGAIN! Two saves in the shootout and leads @washingtonspirit.com to the #NWSL semifinals!
Hershfelt makes it look easy. 3-1 Washington.
November 8, 2025 at 8:15 PM
FINAL: Aubrey Kingsbury DOES IT AGAIN! Two saves in the shootout and leads @washingtonspirit.com to the #NWSL semifinals!
Aubrey Kingsbury is heading to goal first as Louisville shoots first.
November 8, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Aubrey Kingsbury is heading to goal first as Louisville shoots first.
FINAL: 1-1. We heading to PKs between Washington and Louisville.
November 8, 2025 at 8:03 PM
FINAL: 1-1. We heading to PKs between Washington and Louisville.
Aubrey Kingsbury ran towards the bench and spoke to Trinity Rodman and Adrian Gonzalez. Right after that chat, you saw the substitution come together.
Kysha Sylla comes in as Tara McKeown slowly walks to the sidelines.
Kysha Sylla comes in as Tara McKeown slowly walks to the sidelines.
Awkward fall for Tara McKeown, and the Spirit have gathered around her as she receives treatment.
Got to her feet without trainers, but then sat right back down.
Got to her feet without trainers, but then sat right back down.
November 8, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Aubrey Kingsbury ran towards the bench and spoke to Trinity Rodman and Adrian Gonzalez. Right after that chat, you saw the substitution come together.
Kysha Sylla comes in as Tara McKeown slowly walks to the sidelines.
Kysha Sylla comes in as Tara McKeown slowly walks to the sidelines.
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This is the 12th NWSL playoff game all-time to go to extra-time.
The away team has won just 3 times.
Only 2 of the previous 11 went to PKs — both involved the Spirit (2016 final, 2024 semi).
Every WAS playoff HOME game has gone to ET, and they've advanced every time!
The away team has won just 3 times.
Only 2 of the previous 11 went to PKs — both involved the Spirit (2016 final, 2024 semi).
Every WAS playoff HOME game has gone to ET, and they've advanced every time!
November 8, 2025 at 7:28 PM
This is the 12th NWSL playoff game all-time to go to extra-time.
The away team has won just 3 times.
Only 2 of the previous 11 went to PKs — both involved the Spirit (2016 final, 2024 semi).
Every WAS playoff HOME game has gone to ET, and they've advanced every time!
The away team has won just 3 times.
Only 2 of the previous 11 went to PKs — both involved the Spirit (2016 final, 2024 semi).
Every WAS playoff HOME game has gone to ET, and they've advanced every time!
END OF THE 2ND HALF: 1-1. Emma Sears let off a rocket late but it soared away from the net.
Extra Time is next.
Extra Time is next.
November 8, 2025 at 7:16 PM
END OF THE 2ND HALF: 1-1. Emma Sears let off a rocket late but it soared away from the net.
Extra Time is next.
Extra Time is next.
92': Racing Louisville's Kayla Fisher tips a shot past Aubrey Kingsbury and ties the game in extra time. 1-1
November 8, 2025 at 7:07 PM
92': Racing Louisville's Kayla Fisher tips a shot past Aubrey Kingsbury and ties the game in extra time. 1-1
73': GOAL @washingtonspirit.com and its Gift Monday jumping over a defender and getting a header off for the goal. 1-0
November 8, 2025 at 6:48 PM
73': GOAL @washingtonspirit.com and its Gift Monday jumping over a defender and getting a header off for the goal. 1-0
Announced attendance for today's @washingtonspirit.com playoff match at Audi Field: 19.215
Third straight playoff sellout, a team official says.
Third straight playoff sellout, a team official says.
November 8, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Announced attendance for today's @washingtonspirit.com playoff match at Audi Field: 19.215
Third straight playoff sellout, a team official says.
Third straight playoff sellout, a team official says.
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#NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman spoke to media at Audi Field during the halftime break.
Asked about the league's change from its prior policy on trans players & future plans for a new policy, and got this reply:
Asked about the league's change from its prior policy on trans players & future plans for a new policy, and got this reply:
November 8, 2025 at 6:21 PM
#NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman spoke to media at Audi Field during the halftime break.
Asked about the league's change from its prior policy on trans players & future plans for a new policy, and got this reply:
Asked about the league's change from its prior policy on trans players & future plans for a new policy, and got this reply:
As the "Free DC" chant by Washington Spirit supporters begins again at Audi Field, @nwslsoccer.com Commissioner Jessica Berman gave her thoughts on the chant during a media availability at halftime. #ThatsTheSpirit
November 8, 2025 at 6:27 PM
As the "Free DC" chant by Washington Spirit supporters begins again at Audi Field, @nwslsoccer.com Commissioner Jessica Berman gave her thoughts on the chant during a media availability at halftime. #ThatsTheSpirit
HALFTIME: 0-0 at Audi Field.
November 8, 2025 at 6:04 PM
HALFTIME: 0-0 at Audi Field.
Because 8 minutes were added on to the first half, we got our first of two (it looks like) "Free DC" chants.
November 8, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Because 8 minutes were added on to the first half, we got our first of two (it looks like) "Free DC" chants.
Good find by Theo here.
I'll keep my opinions to myself.
I'll keep my opinions to myself.
It’s the phase before the shross, with this interchange between Kouassi and Santos. it does look marginally off.
November 8, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Good find by Theo here.
I'll keep my opinions to myself.
I'll keep my opinions to myself.
Every camera angle provided does not show this. Would love to know what the VAR saw and if it has an angle not known to us.
From the VAR check/review notice sent to media:
"After further review, the goal is disallowed for WAS due to an offside prior to the goal by player number 10."
"After further review, the goal is disallowed for WAS due to an offside prior to the goal by player number 10."
November 8, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Every camera angle provided does not show this. Would love to know what the VAR saw and if it has an angle not known to us.
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November 8, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Gabby Carle was slow to get up and placed her hands over her face as she slowly walked on the sidelines. Kate Wiesner comes in a sub.
Gabby Carle makes a hard sprint to win the race to a ball over the top, but her challenge is a bit awkward and she's staying down. Doesn't look great, but maybe it's just a cramp? She's being stretched rather than checked for an ankle or foot problem.
November 8, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Gabby Carle was slow to get up and placed her hands over her face as she slowly walked on the sidelines. Kate Wiesner comes in a sub.
After a VAR review, the goal was disallowed for offside but it remains unclear. Multiple replays don't show but it is believed that the return passing between Kouassi and Leicy Santos could be where it took place.
17': GOAL @washingtonspirit.com and it was Rose Kouassi with a cross into the area that took a bounce before entering the goal net.
We have a VAR review. This may be taken back.
We have a VAR review. This may be taken back.
November 8, 2025 at 5:34 PM
After a VAR review, the goal was disallowed for offside but it remains unclear. Multiple replays don't show but it is believed that the return passing between Kouassi and Leicy Santos could be where it took place.
17': GOAL @washingtonspirit.com and it was Rose Kouassi with a cross into the area that took a bounce before entering the goal net.
We have a VAR review. This may be taken back.
We have a VAR review. This may be taken back.
November 8, 2025 at 5:29 PM
17': GOAL @washingtonspirit.com and it was Rose Kouassi with a cross into the area that took a bounce before entering the goal net.
We have a VAR review. This may be taken back.
We have a VAR review. This may be taken back.