Messi Didn’t Make It, But D.C. United Still Had to Deal With Him

The GOAT was absent Saturday, but his presence was felt at Audi Field, where D.C. United is laying down deep roots.

In the spring of 2023, long-running rumors that soccer megastar Lionel Messi would make the move to Inter Miami in Major League Soccer started getting serious. Ticket sales for D.C. United’s home game last July against Miami ticked up as area fans took their chance to glimpse the recent World Cup winner, widely considered the…

by Jared Strange

Sports Links, Jan. 11

Troy Lesesne replaces Wayne Rooney as D.C. United head coach, Maryland men’s basketball hosts Michigan tonight, and the Commanders’ search for leadership begins in earnest.

Troy Lesesne replaces Wayne Rooney as D.C. United head coach, Maryland men’s basketball hosts Michigan tonight, and the Commanders’ search for leadership begins in earnest.

by City Paper Staff

Sports Links, Jan. 10

Jonatan Giráldez will coach the Washington Spirit, Commanders look toward the future, and the Wizards will honor MLK Jr. Monday night when the Pistons come to town.

Jonatan Giráldez will coach the Washington Spirit, Commanders look toward the future, and the Wizards will honor MLK Jr. Monday night when the Pistons come to town.

by City Paper Staff

Sports Links, Jan. 9

Could Jim Harbaugh replace Ron Rivera? And Lionel Messi is coming to Audi Field, but single-game tickets aren’t available.

Could Jim Harbaugh replace Ron Rivera? And Lionel Messi is coming to Audi Field, but single-game tickets aren’t available.

by City Paper Staff

Sports Links, Jan. 8

Caps beat the Kings, Ovechkin says John Carlson should be an All-Star, and Maryland men’s basketball blows a halftime lead in Minnesota.

Caps beat the Kings, Ovechkin says John Carlson should be an All-Star, and Maryland men’s basketball blows a halftime lead in Minnesota.

by City Paper Staff

Sports Links, Jan. 5

Caps open a youth hockey school in Prince George’s County schools, and winger Tom Wilson named to the NHL All-Star team.

Caps open a youth hockey school in Prince George’s County schools, and winger Tom Wilson named to the NHL All-Star team.

by City Paper Staff

Sports Links, Jan. 4

A rally to keep the Caps and Wizards in D.C. planned for Thursday, Sam Howell is still the QB despite a shaky season, and Caps fall to the Devils.

A rally to keep the Caps and Wizards in D.C. planned for Thursday, Sam Howell is still the QB despite a shaky season, and Caps fall to the Devils.

by City Paper Staff

Sports Links, Jan. 3

Swimmer Gabrielle Day has had to navigate being Black in a very White sport, Caps win first game of 2024, and the Defenders will play in the UFL.

Swimmer Gabrielle Day has had to navigate being Black in a very White sport, Caps win first game of 2024, and the Defenders will play in the UFL.

by City Paper Staff

Sports Links, Jan. 2

New gyms opening this year, Maryland wins the Music City Bowl, and what do Virginia state lawmakers think of Ted Leonsis’ plan to bring the Caps and Wizards to Alexandria?

New gyms opening this year, Maryland wins the Music City Bowl, and what do Virginia state lawmakers think of Ted Leonsis’ plan to bring the Caps and Wizards to Alexandria?

by City Paper Staff

Sports Links, Dec. 22

Tom Wilson fights a goalie, and Sam Howell isn’t quite getting the job done.

Tom Wilson fights a goalie, and Sam Howell isn’t quite getting the job done.

by City Paper Staff

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