HOW TO LISTEN

Listen to Spirit matches on ESPN 630 DC

The Washington Spirit will partner with ESPN 630 AM to broadcast 13 regular season matches in the Spirit’s first-ever radio partnership. Live audiocasts of Spirit matches will stream directly to WashingtonSpirit.com and will also be accessible on ESPN 630 AM’s website and app.

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How to Listen

On ESPN 630 DC:

Fans can listen to matches on SportsCapitolDC.com or through the ESPN 630 AM app. Simply click the Spirit logo on the site or in the app to listen. Additionally, tune your radio to 630 AM to listen to select matches over the air as well.

On WashingtonSpirit.com:

During matches, Spirit fans will find the audiocast from ESPN 630 in the top left corner of the site menu on desktop or at the top of each page on mobile.

At Audi Field:

Throughout the season, fans can hear the radio broadcast throughout the concourse and in select spaces at Audi Field, so you don’t miss a moment of the action.

 

Matches to be audiocasted:

• Saturday, May 18: Washington Spirit vs. Angel City FC

• Friday, May 24: Washington Spirit vs. Seattle Reign

• Saturday, June 8: Washington Spirit at Utah Royals

• Saturday, June 15: Washington Spirit vs. San Diego Wave

• Sunday, June 23: Washington Spirit at NJ/NY Gotham FC

• Saturday, June 29: Washington Spirit vs. North Carolina Courage

• Saturday, July 6: Washington Spirit at Bay FC

• Sunday, August 25: Washington Spirit vs. Kansas City Current

• Saturday, September 7: Washington Spirit vs. Portland Thorns

• Friday, September 20: Washington Spirit at at Kansas City Current

• Sunday, October 13: Washington Spirit vs. Racing Louisville

• Sunday, October 20: Washington Spirit vs. Chicago Red Stars

• Saturday, November 2: Washington Spirit at North Carolina Courage

Spirit Spotlight

The partnership includes the launch of a new podcast channel, “Spirit Spotlight”. Published every Friday night, fans can hear an exclusive interview with Bram Weinstein and a rotation of Spirit guests. This interview will also air live every Friday at 3:40 p.m. ET on ESPN 630 AM during a weekly and dedicated Washington Spirit segment on The Bram Weinstein Show.

Following every match, fans can listen to Spirit Spotlight for a Spirit postgame show, recapping each match with postgame press conference availability from a Spirit coach and two players, as well as analysis and commentary.

Meet the Broadcast Team

Helming the broadcast in the play-by-play role is Bram Weinstein, while former Spirit player Gaby Vincent will act as the color commentator. Michael Minnich will provide additional commentary during broadcasts and serve as an alternate for both Weinstein and Vincent.

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Bram Weinstein

As the Voice of the Washington Commanders since 2020 & the host of the Bram Weinstein Show, Weinstein is a native of the DMV with decades of experience as a trusted sports media personality, including time as a SportsCenter anchor.

“I think there is a high level of responsibility in doing [this broadcast], and I take that responsibility very seriously. This isn’t my broadcast; this is the fans’ broadcast. I am here to tell their story in the best way possible.”

Gaby Vincent

Vincent played in the NWSL for four seasons before retiring after playing with the Washington Spirit in 2022. At the collegiate level, she was a standout at the University of Louisville and now works at the DC Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs.

“I mean how often do you get to do ESPN Radio for a team that you used to play for? A team that you grew up with as a child, going to their games, watching all these people thinking they are my heroes. I feel like this is a dream come true.”

Mike Minnich

As one of the foremost authorities on Washington Spirit and NWSL history, Minnich brings a wealth of experience and intimate knowledge of the team to the broadcast. Minnich broadcasted Washington Freedom (WPS) matches in 2010 and acted as the first-ever television broadcaster for the Washington Spirit in 2013. He has experience in both play-by-play and color commentary roles at the collegiate and professional level.

“I think we’re going to get people that are passionate about the sport that want to see the Spirit grow, that want to see the Spirit succeed. I think that’s going to come through in what we do as well.”

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