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Washington Spirit Announces Plans to Celebrate Returning Olympians, Gold Medalists
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Spirit will welcome home six players from Paris Games
Washington, D.C. (08/15/2024) – The Washington Spirit will recognize the team’s six players returning from the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris over the course of its next three home matches, the club announced today.
At this summer’s Olympics in France, the Spirit sent six representatives to compete for their respective home countries. Defender Gabby Carle was part of Canada’s gold medal-defending roster, newly signed midfielder Leicy Santos played for Colombia and forward Trinity Rodman and defender Casey Krueger were named to the United States’ final 18-player roster. First-year midfielders Croix Bethune and Hal Hershfelt made the trip as alternates for the U.S.
Sunday, August 18: Spirit vs. Arsenal
Prior to Sunday, August 18’s friendly against Arsenal, the Spirit will welcome back Carle and Santos from their Olympic appearances. This match will also represent Santos’ first match at Audi Field as she joined the Spirit this week after signing with the club in the spring. Carle and Santos will be recognized on the field before kickoff in a moment of celebration for their achievements as Olympians.
Sunday, August 25: Spirit vs. Kansas City Current / Arsenal vs. Chelsea
Next week, ahead of the doubleheader at Audi Field on Sunday, August 25, the Spirit will recognize its U.S. players in their return to DC after helping the U.S. Women’s National Team secure its fifth Olympic gold medal. In addition to an on-field recognition before the match kicks off, fans will be able to match Rodman’s iconic Olympic look by visiting a pink hair braiding station on the concourse.
Appearing in all six of the United States’ Olympic matches, both Rodman and Krueger had significant impact on the team’s path to victory. Rodman tallied three goals and an assist, including an extra time stunner to take down Japan in the quarterfinal. Bethune was named to the matchday roster for all three group stage matches and even made her Olympic debut late in the game against Australia.
Saturday, September 7: Spirit vs. Portland Thorns FC
The Spirit will hold a gold medal celebration ceremony at Audi Field when Sophia Smith, Sam Coffey and Portland Thorns FC come to town. Featuring special pyrotechnics and a presentation of the American flag on the pitch, this pre-match ceremony will give the Spirit’s world champions their flowers in front of the rowdy home fans at Audi Field.
Upon entry to the stadium, fans will receive a special giveaway to commemorate the historic United States gold medal. On the concourse before and during the match, fans will also be able to visit the face-painting station at Spiritville to get a patriotic makeover.
Beginning this weekend, the Spirit will return to action in the inaugural Spirit International Friendlies, hosting legendary English clubs Arsenal and Chelsea at Audi Field. The Spirit will take on Arsenal on Sunday, August 18 before a historic doubleheader the following week. On Sunday, August 25, the Spirit will return to regular season play and face Kansas City Current at noon EDT with a chance to jump into second place in the league before Arsenal and Chelsea square off in the English rivals’ first-ever matchup in the United States. Two weeks later, the Spirit will host Portland Thorns FC in another matchup between top NWSL teams. Tickets to these momentous events are available here. Fans can also purchase their own 2024 Spirit jerseys and merchandise at WashingtonSpirit.com/shop.
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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Washington County deed transfers for June 30 – July 7, 2024
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The following deed transfers, for June 30 – July 7, 2024, in Washington County are public record in the Maryland Department of Assessment and Taxation office:
Residential:
- Tri State Property Buyer LLC to Travis Kelley, 339 S. Artizan St., Williamsport, $360,000
- Norman Rosemary Nissel to Marta Aguilar, 18023 Putter Drive, Hagerstown, $240,000
- Andrew Paul Branzell to AZM Clan LLC, 10116 St. George Circle, Hagerstown, $240,000
- Freedom Hill Homes LLC to Brian Howard Robertson, 13924 Patriot Way, Hagerstown, $350,000
- Teresa Serrano to Sundeep Davuluri, 20231 Capital Lane, Hagerstown, $350,000
- Mantua Homes LLC to Monika Thosani, 17612 Basalt Way, Hagerstown, $320,000
- Philip Callaghan to Daniil Naumenko, 12904 Nittany Lion Circle, Hagerstown, $490,000
- Ned Lucas to Aric Metzger, 13608 Rock Maple Court, Hagerstown, $462,500
- Fred and Bonnie Lowman to Linda Nahm, 9708 Lock Tender Lane, Williamsport, $460,000
- Roland and Deborah Baker to John Burgan, 14724 St. Paul Road, Clear Spring, $415,000
- Scott and Karen Hamilton to Carlos Gonzalez Guardado, 17916 Golf View Drive, Hagerstown, $290,000
- Nicholas Suggs to Christine Skeens, 13726 Patriot Way, Hagerstown, $390,000
- FB Real Estate LLC to John Strott, 119 E. Lee St., Hagerstown, $184,000
- Jeffrey and Michelle Short Sr. to Ronald Gaither, 1125 W. Irvin Ave., Hagerstown, $356,000
- Nancy James to Stefany Madai Amaya Fuentes, 1050 Matthew Court, Hagerstown, $228,000
- FL BJC LLC to Dremonarc Enterprises International LLC, 422 N. Locust St., Hagerstown, $280,000
- Rabia Khalid to Ludwin Vasquez Rivas, 749 Monet Drive, Hagerstown, $290,000
- Eric Barr to Dylan Altman, 12417 Cedar Ridge Road, Williamsport, $275,000
- Yardworx LLC to Christopher Achuenu, 735 Washington Ave., Hagerstown, $300,000
- Yardworx LLC to Christopher Achuenu, 737 Washington Ave., Hagerstown, $300,000
- Naveedullah Ayoub to Andrew Stuart Leon, 231 West Side Ave., Hagerstown, $239,000
- Francis Mwaura to Alander Paulette Ricketts, 1039 Dual Place, Hagerstown, $300,000
- NVR Inc. to Josephine Azonfack Djifack, 6 Patti Lane, Hagerstown, $435,860
- Jacqueline Gosche to Bruce Alan Whittenburg, 13105 Primrose Lane, Hagerstown, $400,000
- Ned Ardinger to Mark Gary Scialdone, 1012 Lindsay Lane, Hagerstown, $319,900
- Kenneth Grimm Jr. to Reel and Row Properties LLC, 16424 Leon Grimm Drive, Hagerstown, $1,200,000
- Kenneth Grimm Jr. to Reel and Row Properties LLC, 16428 Leon Grimm Drive, Hagerstown, $1,200,000
Non-Residential:
- EWS LLC to Julian Etches, 180 Eastern Blvd. North 188, Hagerstown, $1,375,000
- David Lyles Living Trust to 1145 Omega LLC, 1145 Omega Drive, Hagerstown, $2,300,000
- Lloyd Allen Wynn to Monsurat Akinsanya, 63 E. Antietam St., Hagerstown, $520,000
- Lloyd Allen Wynn to Monsurat Akinsanya, 65 E. Antietam St., Hagerstown, $520,000
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Burned body of woman found in Highbridge Park in Washington Heights; police investigating
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WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, Manhattan (WABC) — An active police investigation is underway after a burned body was discovered inside a park in Washington Heights on Wednesday.
NewsCopter 7 was over a wooded section of Highbridge Park, where police and FDNY personnel responded to reports of a small brush fire just after 4:30 p.m.
Once the fire was extinguished, it was discovered that it was a body of an adult woman that was on fire. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police say it’s unclear if there were visible signs of trauma to the woman’s body, but the case is unusual enough that they are treating it as a potential crime.
The Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death.
An FDNY K9 team also searched for signs of arson.
No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.
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What to Expect as Washington Nationals Face World Series Contenders Wednesday
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Despite being sellers ahead of the 2024 MLB trade deadline, the Washington Nationals have been playing some solid baseball in recent weeks. They have won two out of their last three series entering a major matchup with their rivals and World Series contenders, the Baltimore Orioles.
The next chapter of the Beltway Series got underway Tuesday at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. It was a blowout 9-3 game, but not for the team many people would have predicted to come out on top.
It was the Nationals who came away victorious on the back of six solid innings from Jake Irvin. He allowed seven hits and issued two walks, resulting in two earned runs while striking out three.
Washington was able to hit Trevor Rogers hard. They got to him for seven hits and two talks, turning that into five earned runs in a game that the Nationals never trailed in. Baltimore paid a hefty price to acquire Rogers from the Miami Marlins ahead of the deadline, but he has not fared well through three starts.
Heading into Game 2 of the series on Wednesday night, the Orioles have been installed as pretty heavy favorites. Dean Kramer, who is 4-9 on the season with a 4.70 ERA will take the mound for Baltimore against DJ Herz, who is 2-4 with a 4.41 ERA.
Baltimore is listed at -170 on the moneyline, while Washington is +142. An over/under of 8.5 runs has been set, as the pitching matchup hints at a potentially high-scoring affair.
The Nationals have been pesky as the underdog this season, winning 44.4 percent of the 99 instances they have been installed as one. The Orioles have won nearly 60 percent of the 93 games they have been favored in.
If Washington is going to pull off the upset again, their young emerging stars will have to play a role. On Tuesday, All-Star CJ Abrams, star prospect James Wood and Andres Chaparro, who was making his major league debut, all recorded multiple hits and runs scored.
They combined to go 10-for-13 with seven runs scored and two RBI. Wood had one double in the game while Abrams hit two and Chaparro hit three.
A repeat performance anywhere near that level of productivity and the Nationals could be in line for their fourth win in five games. However, it won’t be easy.
Herz will have his hands full navigating this explosive Orioles lineup. Anthony Santander is one of the best power hitters in baseball, while Gunnar Henderson is putting together an MVP campaign behind him.
Irvin was able to hold the Baltimore bats in check; will Herz be able to accomplish the same feat?
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