Tara Rudd | MD-1 Press Conference | Matchday 14 at Gotham FC | 07.14.26

Washington Spirit captain and defender, Tara Rudd, shares her excitement about playing in high-profile "marketing games" at major venues like Citi Field, noting that the team is honored to be chosen for these matchups. Regarding the buildup, she mentioned that the team treats these events like any other regular-season game to stay focused and avoid getting over-hyped. She also emphasized the importance of defensive discipline against a high-pressing Gotham team, specifically focusing on winning first and second balls in the box and maintaining tight marking.

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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.

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