Gloves Spreading Love Brings Boxing Event to Greenleaf Rec

The first Annual Gloves Spreading Love event brought amateur boxers and hundreds of community members together at King Greenleaf Recreation Center. Courtesy of Paul Taylor  By Paul Taylor On Saturday, May 27,  King Greenleaf Recreation Center’s outdoor basketball court was transformed into a boxing venue. The first annual Gloves Spreading […]

Washington Spirit Set to Launch First Full Season at Audi Field

The Washington Spirit, the 2021 National Women’s Soccer League champion, announced a full-time move to Southwest’s Audi Field for the upcoming 2023 season. Previously, the Spirit split their home games between Audi Field and Segra Field in Leesburg. Since beginning play in 2013, the professional team has also shuttled to […]

D.C. United Foundation Relaunches with Aim to Level the Playing Field 

By Melissa Silverman  On September 21, the D.C. United Foundation officially relaunched after a six year hiatus, armed with a new mission to pursue equality and make an economic and social impact within Washington DC and the surrounding Maryland and Virginia areas.  “The foundation will be centered around working with […]

Nationals Park to Ramp Up to Full Capacity

By Southwester Staff In May, the government of the District of Columbia approved the Washington Nationals’ request to operate at 100% capacity starting June 10. Single game tickets are available for upcoming Nationals games. The team also recently unveiled a new facemask policy. Fully vaccinated fans – meaning those who are two […]