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Washington, D.C. (07/23/2025) – The Washington Spirit announced today a new partnership with Giant Food, the leading regional grocery chain serving the greater Washington, D.C. area. Through this partnership, Giant will support key community-focused initiatives and Spirit theme nights, including Salute to Service and Pride, celebrating those who serve and championing inclusion and belonging.
“We are thrilled to welcome Giant Food as a proud partner of the Washington Spirit, says Doug Vinci,” Vice President of Corporate Partnerships, Washington Spirit. “Giant is a brand that shares our deep commitment to giving back to the DMV community. We look forward to bringing impactful initiatives to life and engaging Spirit fans along the way.”
As part of the partnership, the Spirit and Giant will co-host a community event this summer at the Giant Food Pantry in Southeast DC, where Spirit players will help raise awareness and support access to essential resources for local families.
“Being active in the community is important to Giant, and this partnership will allow us to give back to the communities we serve,” says Felis Andrade, Director of External Communications and Community Relations at Giant. “The Washington Spirit is important to the DC sports scene, and we are excited to support their efforts to engage fans, promote inclusivity, and strengthen local connections. We look forward to working together to make a positive impact on and off the field.”
The Washington Spirit’s next home match is on August 3 at Audi Field against Portland Thorns FC. For the full schedule, theme night details, and to buy tickets, fans can visit WashingtonSpirit.com.
About The Washington Spirit
The Washington Spirit is the 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 are an inaugural member of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), the premier women’s soccer league in North America. For more information about the Spirit, visit WashingtonSpirit.com and follow the club on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
About Giant
Since opening its first location in Washington, D.C., in 1936, Giant has been an integral part of the communities and customers it serves. Giant is committed to being a Better Neighbor and has designated four main giving pillars that address local Food Insecurity, Military Support, Pediatric Cancer Research, and Social Equality. Giant is headquartered in Landover, Md., and operates 163 supermarkets in Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia with approximately 20,000 associates. Included within the 163 stores are 153 full-service pharmacies and 28 Starbucks locations. Giant fits all the way today’s busy customers want to shop – in-store or online. With 161 Giant Pickup locations and delivery options available in all its markets, customers have even more convenient options to get the best products and prices whenever and however they choose. For more information on Giant Food, visit giantfood.com.