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Dec 3, 2025 ∙ 2 min
Christian Benteke leaves D.C. United and becomes a Free Agent
On Monday afternoon, via his social platforms, former Belgian International Christian Benteke announced that he would be leaving D.C. United after four seasons with the club, days after the team announced that it would not pick up the final year of his contract. “Thank you to D.C. United for giving me the opportunity to grow and prove myself in MLS,” Benteke said. “To the fans, my teammates, the staff and the city, your support during my 3 years meant everything to me.” Christian Benteke...
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Nov 17, 2025 ∙ 7 min
Thanks to a goal and an assist from a returning Gio Reyna, the USMNT defeated Paraguay in Chester
As the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues, the United States Men’s National Team is fine-tuning details ahead of next summer’s tournament. The team led by Mauricio Pochettino was coming into the final international window of 2025 on a high, having strung together a three-game unbeaten streak. Gio Reyna scored a goal and got an assist in his return to the USMNT Saturday evening against Paraguay. Photo Credit: USMNT/US Soccer The streak started in September after a 2-0 victory over...
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Nov 10, 2025 ∙ 7 min
Kingsbury comes up huge in penalty kick shootout, as the Spirit advance to the NWSL semifinal over Louisville
In a nerve-racking 120 minutes where the Washington Spirit looked to have won the game in regulation, but a last-minute goal from Racing Louisville set up an extra layer of drama in their first-ever playoff game in franchise history. They set up an additional 30 minutes of overtime to decide who would move on to the NWSL semifinals. After an extra 30 minutes of soccer, where neither team could break the deadlock, it was all decided in penalty kicks. Aubrey Kingsbury is mobbed by her...
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Oct 18, 2025 ∙ 5 min
Spirit advances to the knockout stages of the Concacaf W Championship in dominant fashion
The Washington Spirit went into Wednesday night’s match against CF Monterrey Femenil with one main objective: to get to the semifinals of the Concacaf W Championship. The Spirit needed a draw to go through. Rosemunde Kouassi, surrounded by her teammates, is celebrating her goal against CF Monterrey Femenil on Wednesday night. Photo Credit: Washington Spirit The Spirit did just that as they defeated Monterrey in a convincing fashion in front of their fans at Audi Field in Washington, D.C.,...
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Oct 5, 2025 ∙ 2 min
D.C. falls to Charlotte in their final home game of the season
The 2025 MLS season has not been kind to D.C. United, as its final home game of the season approached on Saturday afternoon. With the...
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Sep 30, 2025 ∙ 5 min
Spirit clinched a Playoff berth with a dominant win against the Dash
The Washington Spirit went into Sunday afternoon’s match against the Houston Dash at home with one thing on their mind: clinching their...
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Sep 23, 2025 ∙ 5 min
Messi Brace secures three points for Inter Miami at home against D.C.
Leading up to Saturday night’s showdown in Fort Lauderdale, D.C. United faced a lot of changes in their front office after parting ways...
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Sep 19, 2025 ∙ 4 min
Thanks to a Bethune header, the Spirit secure a draw on the road against Angel City
The Washington Spirit have been riding a high since their return to league play from international tournaments late this summer. The club...
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Sep 16, 2025 ∙ 2 min
D.C. United part ways with GM Ally Mackay
D.C. United parts ways with General Manager Ally Mackay after 2 seasons in his role. Photo Credit: Hannah Wagner/ D.C. United On Tuesday...
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Sep 16, 2025 ∙ 5 min
D.C. and Orlando battle to a draw in our nation's Capital
After taking a week off due to the international break, MLS returned to action to finish off the remainder of the regular season....
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Sep 12, 2025 ∙ 4 min
Concacaf Round Up: Suriname leads the group of death, and the favorites to qualify struggle in the first two matches
The last round of World Cup qualifying kicked off on Thursday night, with 12 teams competing for the three direct automatic spots at the...
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Sep 5, 2025 ∙ 4 min
Spirit cruises in home debut of the Concacaf W Championship against Vancouver Rise FC.
After starting the Concacaf W Championship in dominating fashion with a win in El Salvador, the Washington Spirit looked to gain another...
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