José Mauricio Umaña
@joseumana.bsky.social
Digital editor, journalist ✍️ l Podcaster 🎙️ l University of Maryland alum
ICYMI: Former Golden Boot winner Christian Benteke comfirms he is not returning to D.C. United.
Last week, #DCU opted out of the last year of his contract. Team ownership said in September it wanted Benteke to stay "long term." He finishes his time at D.C. scoring 49 goals in 3 seasons.
Last week, #DCU opted out of the last year of his contract. Team ownership said in September it wanted Benteke to stay "long term." He finishes his time at D.C. scoring 49 goals in 3 seasons.
December 1, 2025 at 10:06 PM
ICYMI: Former Golden Boot winner Christian Benteke comfirms he is not returning to D.C. United.
Last week, #DCU opted out of the last year of his contract. Team ownership said in September it wanted Benteke to stay "long term." He finishes his time at D.C. scoring 49 goals in 3 seasons.
Last week, #DCU opted out of the last year of his contract. Team ownership said in September it wanted Benteke to stay "long term." He finishes his time at D.C. scoring 49 goals in 3 seasons.
Me: Waking up from a nap.
@marioamaya28.bsky.social: "Yo! D.C. soccer is going nuts!"
My phone: "Trinity Rodman News! D.C. United drops schedule. Messi playing in Baltimore!"
Me:
@marioamaya28.bsky.social: "Yo! D.C. soccer is going nuts!"
My phone: "Trinity Rodman News! D.C. United drops schedule. Messi playing in Baltimore!"
Me:
November 20, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Me: Waking up from a nap.
@marioamaya28.bsky.social: "Yo! D.C. soccer is going nuts!"
My phone: "Trinity Rodman News! D.C. United drops schedule. Messi playing in Baltimore!"
Me:
@marioamaya28.bsky.social: "Yo! D.C. soccer is going nuts!"
My phone: "Trinity Rodman News! D.C. United drops schedule. Messi playing in Baltimore!"
Me:
FINAL: @washingtonspirit.com are back in the NWSL Championships after defeating Portland 2-0.
November 15, 2025 at 7:17 PM
FINAL: @washingtonspirit.com are back in the NWSL Championships after defeating Portland 2-0.
OFFICIAL: 19,365 is the announced atteneance for the Spirit vs. the Thorns at Audi Field. Consecutive sellouts during the playoffs for Washington.
November 15, 2025 at 6:38 PM
OFFICIAL: 19,365 is the announced atteneance for the Spirit vs. the Thorns at Audi Field. Consecutive sellouts during the playoffs for Washington.
Gates are now open at Audi Field before the @washingtonspirit.com take on the Portland Thorns in the #NWSL semifinal.
Kickoff is after 12 p.m.
Will have minor updates on here and @wtopnews.bsky.social so follow along for more!
Kickoff is after 12 p.m.
Will have minor updates on here and @wtopnews.bsky.social so follow along for more!
November 15, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Gates are now open at Audi Field before the @washingtonspirit.com take on the Portland Thorns in the #NWSL semifinal.
Kickoff is after 12 p.m.
Will have minor updates on here and @wtopnews.bsky.social so follow along for more!
Kickoff is after 12 p.m.
Will have minor updates on here and @wtopnews.bsky.social so follow along for more!
“With everything going on, we’re just trying to be the light for the city.”
The @washingtonspirit.com is ready to represent D.C. in Saturday's #NWSL semifinal match in front of its "Rowdy Audi" supporters.
My latest for @wtopnews.bsky.social: wtop.com/soccer/2025/...
The @washingtonspirit.com is ready to represent D.C. in Saturday's #NWSL semifinal match in front of its "Rowdy Audi" supporters.
My latest for @wtopnews.bsky.social: wtop.com/soccer/2025/...
November 15, 2025 at 1:02 PM
“With everything going on, we’re just trying to be the light for the city.”
The @washingtonspirit.com is ready to represent D.C. in Saturday's #NWSL semifinal match in front of its "Rowdy Audi" supporters.
My latest for @wtopnews.bsky.social: wtop.com/soccer/2025/...
The @washingtonspirit.com is ready to represent D.C. in Saturday's #NWSL semifinal match in front of its "Rowdy Audi" supporters.
My latest for @wtopnews.bsky.social: wtop.com/soccer/2025/...
The @washingtonspirit.com begin training this morning for its #NWSL semifinal match at Audi Field on Saturday.
Note that Trinity Rodman and Tara McKeown warming up with Leicy Santos. They are participating with the whole group in training.
Note that Trinity Rodman and Tara McKeown warming up with Leicy Santos. They are participating with the whole group in training.
November 14, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The @washingtonspirit.com begin training this morning for its #NWSL semifinal match at Audi Field on Saturday.
Note that Trinity Rodman and Tara McKeown warming up with Leicy Santos. They are participating with the whole group in training.
Note that Trinity Rodman and Tara McKeown warming up with Leicy Santos. They are participating with the whole group in training.
@dcunitedofficial.bsky.social President of Business Operations Danita Johnson said in a statement that #MLS's calendar switch fits with "the global nature of our city" and allows #DCU to "exist in rhythm with the rest of the world’s game."
November 13, 2025 at 10:36 PM
@dcunitedofficial.bsky.social President of Business Operations Danita Johnson said in a statement that #MLS's calendar switch fits with "the global nature of our city" and allows #DCU to "exist in rhythm with the rest of the world’s game."
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.
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
Right before kickoff for today's playoff game, @washingtonspirit.com supporters at Audi Field unveiled this cool banner. #ThatsTheSpirit
November 8, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Right before kickoff for today's playoff game, @washingtonspirit.com supporters at Audi Field unveiled this cool banner. #ThatsTheSpirit
Trinity Rodman listed as questionable for tomorrow's #NWSL playoff match.
@washingtonspirit.com coach Adrián González told me it was "a positive" that she was already back in training following the MCL sprain.
See his full quote below and read more here: wtop.com/washington-s...
@washingtonspirit.com coach Adrián González told me it was "a positive" that she was already back in training following the MCL sprain.
See his full quote below and read more here: wtop.com/washington-s...
November 8, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Trinity Rodman listed as questionable for tomorrow's #NWSL playoff match.
@washingtonspirit.com coach Adrián González told me it was "a positive" that she was already back in training following the MCL sprain.
See his full quote below and read more here: wtop.com/washington-s...
@washingtonspirit.com coach Adrián González told me it was "a positive" that she was already back in training following the MCL sprain.
See his full quote below and read more here: wtop.com/washington-s...
Audi Field breaks out a
In a "Free DC" chant once 51:00 appeared in the game clock.
The president of the Spirit Squadron told me last month she hoped the chant would continue after the federal surge.
The Free DC organization is attendance and their flags are all over.
wtop.com/dc/2025/09/w...
In a "Free DC" chant once 51:00 appeared in the game clock.
The president of the Spirit Squadron told me last month she hoped the chant would continue after the federal surge.
The Free DC organization is attendance and their flags are all over.
wtop.com/dc/2025/09/w...
October 18, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Audi Field breaks out a
In a "Free DC" chant once 51:00 appeared in the game clock.
The president of the Spirit Squadron told me last month she hoped the chant would continue after the federal surge.
The Free DC organization is attendance and their flags are all over.
wtop.com/dc/2025/09/w...
In a "Free DC" chant once 51:00 appeared in the game clock.
The president of the Spirit Squadron told me last month she hoped the chant would continue after the federal surge.
The Free DC organization is attendance and their flags are all over.
wtop.com/dc/2025/09/w...
René Weiler did not mince words.
When I asked about the struggles of winning at home this season, including only winning once (in a friendly) with him as @dcunitedofficial.bsky.social's head coach, Weiler had this to say:
When I asked about the struggles of winning at home this season, including only winning once (in a friendly) with him as @dcunitedofficial.bsky.social's head coach, Weiler had this to say:
October 4, 2025 at 9:28 PM
René Weiler did not mince words.
When I asked about the struggles of winning at home this season, including only winning once (in a friendly) with him as @dcunitedofficial.bsky.social's head coach, Weiler had this to say:
When I asked about the struggles of winning at home this season, including only winning once (in a friendly) with him as @dcunitedofficial.bsky.social's head coach, Weiler had this to say:
When it comes to themed matches, the @washingtonspirit.com really give it there all inside Audi Field.
For today's Hispanic Heritage Month match, each gate had a different set of performers. A mariachi band greeted fans at Gate B.
For today's Hispanic Heritage Month match, each gate had a different set of performers. A mariachi band greeted fans at Gate B.
September 28, 2025 at 5:24 PM
When it comes to themed matches, the @washingtonspirit.com really give it there all inside Audi Field.
For today's Hispanic Heritage Month match, each gate had a different set of performers. A mariachi band greeted fans at Gate B.
For today's Hispanic Heritage Month match, each gate had a different set of performers. A mariachi band greeted fans at Gate B.
For another consecutive home match at Audi Field, @washingtonspirit.com supporters lead a stadium-wide chant of "Free D.C." at the 51st minute.
They have been doing this since the start of the federal surge. #ThatsTheSpirit
They have been doing this since the start of the federal surge. #ThatsTheSpirit
September 7, 2025 at 9:33 PM
For another consecutive home match at Audi Field, @washingtonspirit.com supporters lead a stadium-wide chant of "Free D.C." at the 51st minute.
They have been doing this since the start of the federal surge. #ThatsTheSpirit
They have been doing this since the start of the federal surge. #ThatsTheSpirit
INBOX: Loudoun United team president Niko Eckart has been appointed as general manager and will oversee the USL side's day-to-day operations going forward.
Steven Birnbaum is stepping down "due to increased professional and personal commitments," the club said.
Steven Birnbaum is stepping down "due to increased professional and personal commitments," the club said.
August 26, 2025 at 6:56 PM
INBOX: Loudoun United team president Niko Eckart has been appointed as general manager and will oversee the USL side's day-to-day operations going forward.
Steven Birnbaum is stepping down "due to increased professional and personal commitments," the club said.
Steven Birnbaum is stepping down "due to increased professional and personal commitments," the club said.
A 30-second shift: Luis Suarez enters to a mix of cheers and boos during a corner kick.
Ball goes outside the penalty area, and midfielder Baltasar Rodríguez cracks a goalazo for Inter Miami. 1-1
Ball goes outside the penalty area, and midfielder Baltasar Rodríguez cracks a goalazo for Inter Miami. 1-1
August 24, 2025 at 1:07 AM
A 30-second shift: Luis Suarez enters to a mix of cheers and boos during a corner kick.
Ball goes outside the penalty area, and midfielder Baltasar Rodríguez cracks a goalazo for Inter Miami. 1-1
Ball goes outside the penalty area, and midfielder Baltasar Rodríguez cracks a goalazo for Inter Miami. 1-1
A very heavy security presence at halftime on field level at Audi Field at halftime.
#DCU planned a larger than usual security presence today's match.
#DCU planned a larger than usual security presence today's match.
August 24, 2025 at 12:43 AM
A very heavy security presence at halftime on field level at Audi Field at halftime.
#DCU planned a larger than usual security presence today's match.
#DCU planned a larger than usual security presence today's match.
National Guard troops are out at Audi Field before tonight's D.C. United vs. Inter Miami CF match.
August 23, 2025 at 10:38 PM
National Guard troops are out at Audi Field before tonight's D.C. United vs. Inter Miami CF match.
At Audi Field for D.C. United head coach Rene Weiler's first pregame press conference following his arrival.
#DCU confirmed that Boris Enow and Christian Benteke are out for tomorrow's Inter Miami match due to yellow card accumulation.
#DCU confirmed that Boris Enow and Christian Benteke are out for tomorrow's Inter Miami match due to yellow card accumulation.
August 22, 2025 at 4:20 PM
At Audi Field for D.C. United head coach Rene Weiler's first pregame press conference following his arrival.
#DCU confirmed that Boris Enow and Christian Benteke are out for tomorrow's Inter Miami match due to yellow card accumulation.
#DCU confirmed that Boris Enow and Christian Benteke are out for tomorrow's Inter Miami match due to yellow card accumulation.
Thoughts on the pitch in Harrison? Bluesky did enough damage.
August 9, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Thoughts on the pitch in Harrison? Bluesky did enough damage.
75': Trinity Rodman makes her @washingtonspirit.com return, and the home fans love it.
August 3, 2025 at 6:36 PM
75': Trinity Rodman makes her @washingtonspirit.com return, and the home fans love it.
D.C. United co-owner Eyob Joe Mamo said he spent over a month in Ethiopia working on the visa process of national team players. 6 players did not receive visas.
I asked him about the denied visas & how seriously #DCU should take the friendly. (Interim Kevin Flanagan mentioned using academy players)
I asked him about the denied visas & how seriously #DCU should take the friendly. (Interim Kevin Flanagan mentioned using academy players)
July 31, 2025 at 11:53 PM
D.C. United co-owner Eyob Joe Mamo said he spent over a month in Ethiopia working on the visa process of national team players. 6 players did not receive visas.
I asked him about the denied visas & how seriously #DCU should take the friendly. (Interim Kevin Flanagan mentioned using academy players)
I asked him about the denied visas & how seriously #DCU should take the friendly. (Interim Kevin Flanagan mentioned using academy players)
As Donald posted, Mamo mentioned the need for #DCU to improve player recruitment multiple times during the press conference.
Below is the transcription when I asked him for his thoughts on DC United this season and its future going forward.
Below is the transcription when I asked him for his thoughts on DC United this season and its future going forward.
July 31, 2025 at 10:25 PM
As Donald posted, Mamo mentioned the need for #DCU to improve player recruitment multiple times during the press conference.
Below is the transcription when I asked him for his thoughts on DC United this season and its future going forward.
Below is the transcription when I asked him for his thoughts on DC United this season and its future going forward.