NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman will make a special presentation following the match
Washington, D.C. (09/10/2024) – This Sunday, Audi Field will turn into sea of black as the Washington Spirit faces the Houston Dash on CVS Health Day. Fans should wear black and root for the Spirit, who is looking for a win to clinch an NWSL Playoff berth. The Spirit is currently dominating as the District’s hottest team – the Spirit has lost only one of its last 11 regular season matches, led by star Trinity Rodman, who has seven goals and five assists this season, and Leicy Santos, who has three goal contributions in her first three matches with the team.
As always, fans can be assured that Spirit games will bring the energy before gates open all the way until the final whistle. Starting at 11:30 a.m., Sandlot Bar will be open just outside Gate A accompanied by beats from DJ Ted King.
CVS Health, which many may recognize as the Spirit’s front of kit partner, will activate throughout the East Concourse. They will also provide co-branded CVS Health and Washington Spirit blackout rally towels on seats throughout the venue. CVS Health’s features include a heart entrance into Spiritville, a women’s health tabling section featuring co-branded tote bags, multivitamins and other giveaways, a spin-to-win station, and a selfie station. Additionally, in efforts to support the Spirit’s empowerment and support of women’s health, CVS will offer numerous giveaway items including “My First Period Boxes” and CVS Health pads for teens.
At Spirit Stage just inside of Gate A, DJ Kidd Fresh will accompany Regina Smith-Floyd who will deliver multiple Zumba classes for fans throughout pre-game. The performance will bring a liveliness that fans won’t want to miss.
Other concourse items include Batalá Washington, an Afro-Brazilian all female percussion band, who will perform throughout the concourse. They will also be the halftime entertainment act. Returning to the concourse is ESPN Radio 630 with its exclusive giveaway, as well as Spiritville, which includes a soft play area for children, EA FC stations, a PK meet-and-greet, face painters, caricature artists, and more.
Merch stands can be found in Spiritville, on the West and South Concourses, and in the Events DC Club. Prior to the match, ticketed fans should keep an eye on their emails for an opportunity to purchase merchandise online and pick it up in stadium.
Following the match, NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman will present each of the Spirit’s six Olympians – Trinity Rodman, Casey Krueger, Croix Bethune, Hal Hershfelt, Leicy Santos, and Gabby Carle – with a custom necklace from Tiffany.
Tickets Still Available
Tickets for this match are starting as low as $23, so make sure to grab tickets today!
Special for this game, the Spirit is celebrating Teacher Appreciation Day. Tickets will include a pregame mixer at Riverview Bar as well as a chance to nominate a teacher for one of the following prizes: $500 donation to a teacher’s wish list, $250 donation to a teacher’s wish list, or a classroom party.
Fans should look into mini plans in which they can pick any two home matches during the remainder of the season for ultimate savings and flexibility. For more information, visit here.
2025 Spirit Season Memberships will be go on sale to the general public on October 1, but fans can get priority access to choose their seats early by placing a deposit.
Earlier this season, the Spirit broke its all-time home attendance record when 19,897 fans were on hand to witness the team’s electrifying match against San Diego.
Guest Services
Several services are offered at Washington Spirit games. Mamava nursing pod for parents are located near Guest Services inside Gate A. Fans with sensory sensitivities are welcome at the KultureCity sensory room and can pick up sensory bags by visiting Guest Services. For more information on accessibility and other services, visit the Washington Spirit gameday accessibility page.
Fans can communicate with Audi Field officials via text with any questions, concerns or emergencies at the following number: 202-918-3838. All ticketed fans will also receive a post-match survey following each game to allow the club to offer continual improvements on the matchday experience.
Fans should plan ahead in making travel arrangements to Sunday’s match as traffic congestion en route to Audi Field is expected. Several DC sports teams, including the Washington Nationals, will be playing at similar times as the Spirit.
Fans are encouraged to use public transportation on matchday, disembarking at either the Navy Yard-Ballpark or Waterfront Metrorail Stations. The Navy Yard Station has more capacity and is located just one stop away on the Green Line from the Anacostia Metrorail Station where parking is also available. Fans can also use the ADA shuttle that runs from Navy Yard Metro to Audi Field starting pregame and running through postgame.
About The Washington Spirit
The Washington Spirit is the premier professional women’s soccer team based in Washington, D.C. and plays at Audi Field in Buzzard Point. The Spirit was founded on November 21, 2012 and is an inaugural member of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) the fastest growing sports league in the US. The club is home to some of the best players in the world who have won championships for both club and country. In 2024, the Spirit drafted an epic class of rookies who are already breaking records and wowing fans. For more information about the Spirit, visit WashingtonSpirit.com and follow the club on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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