October’s Highs and Lows at Audi Field: Washington Spirit Clinch Playoffs, D.C. United Fall Short

The Washington Spirit earned the right to host a postseason game at Audi Field. Courtesy of Fredo Vasquez By Fredo Vasquez  As the regular soccer season came to a close in October, Audi Field witnessed a tale of two vastly different outcomes for its resident teams. The Washington Spirit and D.C. […]

Washington Spirit Hosts Arsenal W.F.C. in Historic International Friendly at Audi Field

Washington Spirit forward Ouleymata Sarr faces off with Arsenal’s goalie. Courtesy of Fredo Vasquez By Fredo Vasquez On August 18, Audi Field witnessed a landmark event as the Washington Spirit faced off against Arsenal W.F.C. in a highly anticipated international friendly. This match marked the first time the Spirit hosted an […]

Celtic FC Dominates D.C. United in International Friendly at Audi Field

D.C. United midfielder Pedro Santos battles a Celtic defender in an international friendly. Courtesy of Fredo Vasquez By Fredo Vasquez  On July 20, Audi Field hosted an international friendly between D.C. United and Celtic FC from Scotland. The match featured an atypical D.C. United lineup, giving crucial playing time to recent […]

Audi Field to Add Third Professional Soccer Team with Launch of New Soccer League

By Southwester Staff Washington will gain a second professional women’s soccer team this year, with the new team scheduled to host home matches at Buzzard Point’s Audi Field, along with Major League Soccer’s D.C. United and the National Women’s Soccer League’s Washington Spirit.  The DC Power Football Club (FC) will […]

DC Defenders Return to Buzzard Point in New League

By Southwester Staff  Spring football will return to Audi Field this year, and not the futból practiced by the DC United and their upcoming visit from soccer legend Lionel Messi.  American football, as played by the DC Defenders, will take to the gridiron on April 7.  Last season, Defenders were […]