âWhen Michele called and we met, it was a no brainer for me, and Iâm just happy to be a Spirit owner.â Magic Johnson explains his decision to join the "Spirit fam" and what his involvement with the NWSL club will entail. My latest for WTOP:
The Washington Spirit have added a new and recognizable name to its investor group: NBA legend Magic Johnson.
âHeâs the Bill Belichick of high school football; heâs got six rings. It makes you think if you do things right, we can get there.â Spoke to coach DaLawn Parrish about his decision to leave Wise High School's football program and joining Westlake. My latest for WTOP News: wtop.com/charles-coun...
After announcing his decision to leave Dr. Henry Wise Jr. High School, coach DaLawn Parrish is preparing for a new high school football season at Westlake.
"I think it just goes to show how much the women's game has grown recently to have big time investors like that." Midfielder Hal Hershfelt told WTOP it is "insane" that Magic Johnson is investing in the Washington Spirit. Read more about Johnson's involvement with the Spirit:
The Washington Spirit have added a new and recognizable name to its investor group: NBA legend Magic Johnson.
âItâs a lot, but itâs a privilege in many ways.â After winning gold in the #ParisOlympics#Arsenal. My latest for WTOP News.
After winning gold in the Paris Olympics, Virginia native Emily Fox returned home in late August to take part of Arsenalâs preseason preparations.
As student-athletes across the D.C. region prepare for the start of their fall seasons, some families are grappling with the high cost of participating in youth athletics. High school athletics are seen as a cheaper alternative, but are they? My latest for WTOP News:
As D.C.-area student-athletes prepare for the their fall seasons, some families are grappling with the high cost of participating in youth athletics.
âWeâre not going to sacrifice one team to make another team successful.â Spoke to Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang on various topics, including: - #Spirit#ParisOlympics - Her multi-club ownership plans - Lyon vs. Spirit coming soon? My latest for WTOP.
WTOP spoke to Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang about attending the Paris Olympics, her ownership plans, and future friendlies against international teams.
"It's such a huge honor to be able to be a part of this team and represent Team USA.â Ashburn, Virginia, native and defender Emily Fox is ready to live out her childhood dream to play in the #Olympics. Spoke to Fox before the start of the Paris Olympics for WTOP News.
Ashburn, Virginia, native Emily Fox details her thoughts on going to the Olympics as a member of the United States womenâs soccer national team.
"Weâre performing well, but weâve done nothing so far. We need to keep moving forward." Washington Spirit head coach Jonatan GirĂĄldez will make his coaching debut on Saturday. I spoke to him about coming to D.C. & meeting owner Michele Kang. My latest for WTOP.
New Washington Spirit head coach Jonatan GirĂĄldez will make his coaching debut on Sunday, July 7. He spoke to WTOP about his decision of joining the NWSL club.
EXCLUSIVE: New colors, new logo. DC Power FC, D.C.'s new USL Super League team, rebrands itself before its first game. Co-owner and club president Jordan Stuart explains why the change and how many players are already on the roster. Read more on WTOP News.
Before D.C.âs second professional womenâs soccer team hits the pitch on Aug. 17, it already has made massive changes in its identity.
U.S. men's national team head coach Gregg Berhalter said D.C. has âa historical connectionâ to the game of soccer, adding that the pitch and atmosphere in Commanders Field on Sunday vs. Colombia was "great." However, his #USMNT players were mixed about the experience. My latest for WTOP News.
Players on the United States menâs national team gave a mixed assessment of Commanders Field after losing 5-1 to Colombia in an international soccer friendly.