A sold-out crowd makes Washington’s home opening loss sting a little less

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Washington drew an energized support, even though the Spirit couldn’t secure the win.

Two players battle for the ball

Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

A record crowd of 19,254 fans, clad in yellow and black Washington Spirit gear, rolled up to Audi Field on Saturday night to watch their team open the 2025 season at home. Although the Spirit were unable to secure the win, falling 0-2 to the impossible talent of Temwa Chawinga and the rest of the Kansas City Current, the supported their club to the very end. 

That was no mean feat, considering the game ended with eleven minutes of stoppage time.

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