GRAND PRIX: Preservationists are concerned about the potential impacts of race-car vibrations and noise on historic artwork on the National Mall. wtop.com/dc/2026/08/p...

Preservationists raise concerns about Freedom 250 Grand Prix’s possible damage on historic murals - WTOP News

Preservationists are raising concerns that the upcoming Freedom 250 Grand Prix could put historic murals inside a federal building along the race route at risk.

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🤩 DEYNA CASTELLANOS 🤩 Her stunning strike from distance is a must see!

Fun fact: I am not sure the Spanish commentator knew about the Weiler absence. He kept calling Binggeli Weiler the entire broadcast. Very confusing.

Jason Anderson@jasondcsoccer.bsky.social · 2d ago

DCU comms confirms what you heard on the broadcast: René Weiler was not at tonight's match due to an illness. Thomas Binggeli was the acting head coach for the night, while GK coach Cody Mizell will handle presser duties.

On Kimito Nono, Mizell says "You can see right away, the quality he brings. It showed with the performance he had today, and that he earned himself an assist. I'm excited to have him on our roster." (? from @joseumana.bsky.social)

FINAL: D.C. United survive a surging Montreal to get a big 1-1 road draw. #DCU did it without their usual centerback pairing and head coach René Weiler, who was out with an illness, a team spokesperson said.

Mario Amaya@marioamaya28.bsky.social · 2d ago

D.C. has tied the game as Kimito Nono's cross finds Tai Baribo in the box, who scores his 12th of the season. #MTLvDC

Leicy Santos listed as out comes after needing additional medical attention in the final minutes of last week's match.

Hey Spirits!@heyspirits.bsky.social · 2d ago

Availability Report Angel City OUT: Endo (SEI), Jonsdottir (Ankle), Niehues (Leg), Seabert (Hand), Sugita (SEI - Knee) ✨Spirits✨ OUT: Deb (Excused), Lucia (Leg), Gift (Excused), Santos (Hip) ML: Kingsbury, Krueger INT’L: Bethi (Algeria), Ngock (Cameroon)

ICYMI: In this week’s edition of The Bad Hombres FC Podcast, @marioamaya28.bsky.social & I recap the Washington Spirit's heartbreaking home loss and review D.C. United's transfer window. Listen now! open.spotify.com/episode/4f5n...

Episode 216: Spirit losses heartbreaker vs. Courage, DCU transfer window

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“They’re trying to say he went pro, which he didn’t.” A University of Maryland soccer player heads to court after the NCAA said he turned pro when he went on loan to Vancouver while under an MLS NEXT PRO contract. Confusing right? Interesting story reported by my WTOP colleague John Domen.

U.Md. soccer player the next to sue NCAA over what’s considered professional sports - WTOP News

A University of Maryland soccer player is the latest student athlete to sue the NCAA over eligibility concerns related to previously playing professionally.

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Massive NWSL and USWNT news: The Portland Thorns announced today that midfielder Olivia Moultrie has been placed on the Season-Ending Injury (SEI) list. Moultrie sustained an ACL injury to her right knee in a training session last week.

“We want to hear from as many residents and stakeholders and other people who care about the city as we can.” D.C. residents have until Friday to share their thoughts on plans to develop the area around a future Commanders stadium. Read more on @wtopnews.bsky.social:

Feedback period on RFK Campus master plan set to close soon - WTOP News

D.C. residents have until Aug. 14 to comment on the RFK Campus Master Plan, which outlines housing, parks, retail and a new Commanders stadium.

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TRIN SAID AHT

EVELYN IJEH BRACE IN THE FIRST 15 MINUTES! 🤯 Evelyn Ijeh completes the brace to add to the Courage's lead 3-0!

Hydration break, and the Spirit need it badly. 3-0, and an xGD split of -1.39. Spirit xG is just 0.06, they've basically been run over here.

Ally Schlegel battles through the defense and Evelyn Ijeh pokes it home to double the Courage's lead 👏

ICYMI: Excellent finish from an in-form Ashley Sanchez to give the Courage an early 1-0 lead over Washington.

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You can count on Ashley Sanchez 😮‍💨 Her 11th goal of the NWSL season puts the Courage on the board to lead 1-0!

A very late arriving crowd are settling at Audi Field as the match starts. Traffic delays were building up as the Washington Nationals also start at 6:45 p.m. and have a Hawaiian shirt giveaway.

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Live at a sunny Audi Field as the Washington Spirit prepare to take on the North Carolina Courage. Starting 11 has 2 changes from last week: Sullivan is in for Bernal & Martinez is in Cantore. MacIver (GK); Carle, Rudd, Morgan, Wiesner; Santos, Sullivan (C), Hershfelt; Metayer, Martínez, Rodman

Live at a sunny Audi Field as the Washington Spirit prepare to take on the North Carolina Courage. Starting 11 has 2 changes from last week: Sullivan is in for Bernal & Martinez is in Cantore. MacIver (GK); Carle, Rudd, Morgan, Wiesner; Santos, Sullivan (C), Hershfelt; Metayer, Martínez, Rodman

Going to go out on a hill to say this move for DC United is noteworthy; DC now has an open senior roster spot that they can pair with their open U22 spot and/or international roster spot

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Look who's back 👀 Conner Antley returns to the Rowdies on loan from D.C. United!

For the tens of you going to Audi: Aboukoura the most talented of the XI Aman has motor to burn, happy to take folks on Outside backs (Awuah) good for USL Young has got vision to get balls to attackers TL;DR only recently healthy LDN group, good for a challenge but manageable for DC

Larry Berg, later: "Our new playoff system will be something that I'm hoping to explain to people and get them excited about it." We'll find out at some point, I'm sure...

JUST IN: US Soccer and head coach Mauricio Pochettino agreed to a new contract that keeps him as head coach of the #USMNT through 2030. www.ussoccer.com/stories/2026...

If confirmed, Castillo would become the 24th homegrown signing in club history. In my conversation with #DCU Soccer Ops President Erkut Sogut, he said, without saying names, that the next signing from the academy “will be an integral part” of the first team. wtop.com/dc-united/20...

Tom Bogert@tombogert.bsky.social · 2w ago

🇺🇸🇩🇴 Sources: D.C. United has signed academy standout midfielder Kamil Castillo to a homegrown deal. Castillo, 16, a Dominican Republic youth int'l but eligible for USYNT too. Featured for DR at 2026 U-17 Concacaf Championships (2g/2a), narrowly missed qualification to U-17 World Cup

A Washington Spirit spokesperson says conversations are "ongoing" with Victory+ to stream Sunday's home match, which was scheduled to be the final regional broadcast of a 7-match deal. Fans can also watch the game on CBS Sports Network. The Spirit's Oct. 4 match at Houston has been moved to NWSL+.

📰 Gotham FC defender Emily Sonnett underwent surgery to repair the ruptured patellar tendon in her left knee and will miss the remainder of the 2026 NWSL season.

Jenna Tonelli@jennatonelli.bsky.social · 3w ago

🚨At today’s Gotham FC prematch presser, acting head coach Shaun Harris indicated Emily Sonnett is not with the team on this away trip and had a surgery. No further info, but I expect the club to confirm details later in the week.

Mexico announces three matches of the four it will play this fall: A trio of South American opponents that includes a first trip to Baltimore.

Me on vacation after seeing all the soccer news:

Just When I Thought I Was Out They Pull Me Back In

ALT: Just When I Thought I Was Out They Pull Me Back In

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A broadcast update from the National Women’s Soccer League. For more information: bit.ly/45sBazY

NEW: Concacaf joins UEFA in rejecting FFE, instead imploring FIFA to find ways to increase funding for FIFA Forward through its current means and asking that "any matter follows the proper governance processes" in future full statement: www.concacaf.com/competitions...

A final follow-up on this so we are all on the same page (thanks to Jason for helping brainstorm this): DCU has 8 international spots. 3 (for now) are open. Those occupying have come this year: Silvan Hefti, Andre Dozzell, Keisuke Kurokawa, Louis Munteanu (DP spot as well), and Nikola Markovic.

Jason Anderson@jasondcsoccer.bsky.social · 3w ago

Been trying to get this sorted for a little while, especially after comparing notes with @joseumana.bsky.social after Saturday's DCU win. Per DCU comms, the team has 8 international spots, of which 5 are occupied. Matti Peltola, João Peglow, & Kye Rowles at some point received green cards.

CBS gets the Concacaf men’s Champions Cup through 2030. All games on Paramount+, some games also on CBS Sports Network and Golazo. Will be interesting to see if that gets the tournament more attention in the U.S.