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José Mauricio Umaña
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Digital editor, journalist ✍️ l Podcaster 🎙️ l University of Maryland alum
FINAL: @washingtonspirit.com are back in the NWSL Championships after defeating Portland 2-0.
November 15, 2025 at 7:17 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!
November 15, 2025 at 3:33 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/...
November 15, 2025 at 1:02 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.
November 14, 2025 at 4:11 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
November 8, 2025 at 6:27 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...
October 18, 2025 at 6:20 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.
September 28, 2025 at 5:24 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
September 7, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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
August 24, 2025 at 1:07 AM
75': Trinity Rodman makes her @washingtonspirit.com return, and the home fans love it.
August 3, 2025 at 6:36 PM