Washington Spirit Announces New Kickoff Time for Sunday’s Match at Gotham FC

Match will now start at 6 p.m. EDT, broadcast on ESPN2 (English) and ESPN+ (English/Spanish)

Washington, D.C. (06/22/2024) – The Washington Spirit’s away match against NJ/NY Gotham FC on Sunday, June 23 will now kick off at 6 p.m. EDT, the clubs announced today. The match will be broadcast on ESPN2 and ESPN+.

The decision by the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) to move the match was made due to concerns around tomorrow’s anticipated extreme heat. The safety of the players, fans and staff is both clubs’ and league’s top priority. Following consultation with the NWSL Medical and Operations staff, it was determined that the match would be safely conducted at a later time on Sunday.

Tickets already purchased for tomorrow’s match at Red Bull Arena will still be honored at the new kickoff time.

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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