"She sees Merriman — a young, Black star who, through talent and obsession, is finding a way to make it all work — as a possible force to shepherd the sport to a more popular and inclusive future."
So proud of you, AJ! Let's keep putting in the work!!
We will build upon our strengths and become a force of excellence.
Introducing the next head coach of the DC Breeze, Lauren Boyle!
Her experience is extensive, her accolades are many, and we are thrilled to have her leading us into our second decade.
Proudly presenting your 2023 DC Breeze MVP, Christian Boxley!!
On the season, Box tied for the team lead in most goals scored at 33, posted 17 assists, 2 blocks, a 96.07% completion rate and led the team in receiving yards with 2883.
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BREAKING: We've reached an agreement with
@theAUDL
Defensive Player of the Year, AJ Merriman that will keep him in the District for the next three years!
Let's go win some championships!!
Article:
(Sorry not sorry to AUDL offenses...)
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BREAKING: 🥩 & 🅰️Roy are joining the Breeze!
Please help us welcome Andrew Roy & Cole Jurek to the District!!
Over the past 2 seasons with the
@mnwindchill
:
Roy: 45 AST, 18 GLS, 7 BLK
Jurek: 39 AST, 42 GLS, 7 BLK
Big things coming.
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In case you're looking for this, here's where we are so far:
Rowan (2-year deal)
AJ (3-year deal)
Bergeron
Bloodgood
Dia
Jurek
Malks
Merrill
Monroe
Nissen
Roy
Tom
Wodatch
In celebration of everything Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have contributed to shaping distinct physical and cultural spaces in Washington, DC, we are proud to introduce a special edition warmup jersey that fans can preorder at AAPI Heritage Night this Sunday!!
The moment you've all been waiting for...
Rico is back!!
We're thrilled to have Delrico Johnson join us once again for the 2022 season!
Breeze going 🆙
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🚨🚨🚨 BREAKING 🚨🚨🚨
We've come to an agreement with Thomas Edmonds for the 2023 season!
In 38 career games with Pittsburgh: 114 AST, 82 GLS, 24 BLK
Welcome to DC, Thomas!!
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There's a new pizza in town!
We are thrilled to announce Domino's Pizza as the Official Pizza of the DC Breeze for the 2023 season.
Fans will be able to order small pizzas at the Carlini Field concessions stand at all Breeze home games!
Read more:
Our leader returns!
We are thrilled to announce Darryl Stanley will be returning as Head Coach of the DC Breeze for the 2023 season!!
Since taking the reins in 2017, Darryl has posted a career record of 45-18-1 in the regular season.
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Congratulations to our captain Rowan McDonnell on being announced as the league MVP of the
#AUDL
. A leader on and off the field, we are proud to have Rowan represent the Breeze franchise.
Trans rights are human rights 🏳️⚧️❤️
With a visible uptick in anti-trans legislation and aggression across the country, please support and love those who are being targeted by discrimination, and consider donating/volunteering with large and local LQBTQIA+ orgs TODAY
Your leader in goals scored throughout the 2022 season returns!
Please help us welcome Christian Boxley back to the Breeze!!
In 13 games in 2022: 18 AST, 42 GLS, 4 BLK
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Season awards keep rolling!
We are thrilled to present your 2023 DC Breeze Defensive Player of the Year, Alexandre Fall!!
Fall racked up 5 assists & 7 blocks, in addition to 𝟮𝟬 goals, which was 5th-best on the team (he only played one o-point!)
He is him.
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Moose is back!
Voted 2022 Breakout Player of the Year by his teammates, Moussa Dia returns for his third season with the Breeze!!
In 11 games last season playing primarily on defense: 13 AST, 12 GLS, 11 BLK
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2018
#AUDL
MVP Rowan McDonnell sharing some thoughts on throwing and practice during his "How To Train Like an MVP" presentation at our open tryout
#MondayMotivaton
Introducing our first woman on the D.C Mixed roster...
#7
Janie Mockrish!
Nickname: Mock/Mockrish
Age: 25
Height: 5'4"
Hometown: Long Island, NY
Years Playing Ultimate: 6
College: UVA Hydra (2012-16)
Clubs Teams:
@RallyUltimate
('18),
@AntMadness
(17),
@tyrannisorus
(2013-16)
It's difficult to put into words everything Head Coach Darryl Stanley has meant to our organization.
While there's still work to be done together this season we couldn't be prouder of Darryl & the impact he has made on the Breeze & the sport of ultimate:
BREAKING: We've reached an agreement with 2018
@theAUDL
MVP and 2019 All-Star Game captain Rowan McDonnell to keep chasing championships together through 2022!
We're excited to watch Rowan help lead us to *many* victories over the next two years!
#WePlayForTheDistrict
#GoBreeze
🚨🚨🚨 BREAKING 🚨🚨🚨
We're thrilled to announce Charlie McCutcheon will be playing
#ForTheDistrict
in 2023!
In 11 games with CAR in 2022: 4 AST, 8 GLS, 8 BLK
In 12 games with MIN in 2021: 6 AST, 10 GLS, 9 BLK
Welcome to the Breeze, Charlie!
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We've decided since our Home Opener is in 18 days (GET YOUR TICKETS!!), we can go ahead and tell you who'll be on the team this year 😏
Introducing your 2022 DC Breeze!
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It has been a couple years, but we are extremely excited to welcome Christian Boxley back to the Breeze for the 2022 season!
Big things coming this year.
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After a season lost to injury, we're excited to welcome back Alexandre Fall for 2022!
We've heard rumors that he's fast...
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@theAUDL
@ossoff
@bluestein
@jdforward
Jon, we would love to have you and Alisha join us at DC Breeze opening day on Saturday, June 5th, 6pm at Catholic University's Carlini Field!!!!
We are proud to announce the re-signing of Joe Richards! A former basketball player, the 6’3” Richards averaged over 2 scores and nearly 2 blocks per game in 8 games last season
#StayBreezy
Happy Monday!
We're kicking off the week by welcoming Steven Wartinbee back to the Breeze!!
He was one of only *three* players to play in every game in 2022, often deploying his "helpful hammer"...
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He was Mr. Consistency in 2022.
Jeremy Knopf stepped up in a big way this past season, notching only 𝙤𝙣𝙚 throwaway in 240 attempts across 11 games.
Welcome back to the Breeze, Jeremy!
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Everyone wants a teammate that brings the energy and athleticism every minute he's on the field.
Alexandre Fall is that teammate. Welcome back, Alexandre!
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It's not Friday, but we figured we could make an exception for this.
We've agreed to a contract extension with 2018
@theAUDL
MVP, 2019 All-Star captain, & 2021 Breeze captain Rowan McDonnell. He's sticking around through the 2023 season!
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Who else but the vet?!
We're thrilled to kick off the 2023 preseason by welcoming Jeff Wodatch back to the Breeze!
In six seasons with the team, Wodatch has:
58 Games Played
126 AST
154 GLS
31 BLK
Here's to season 7⃣!
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Eyes on the prize.
Your 2023 DC Breeze will once again be led by Captains Rowan McDonnell, David Bloodgood, and Jonny Malks!
We've got some unfinished business.
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Another Friday signing announcement 😎
We are thrilled to welcome back Jonny Malks for the 2022 season!
Jonny was instrumental on the Breeze O-line in 2021, named to the All-AUDL 2nd Team, and a unanimous pick for midseason MVP.
2022 going 🆙
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It starts like this: "On a midsummer Saturday evening, Matthew 'Rowan' McDonnell, the 29-year-old star of the DC Breeze ... caught the disc near midfield, turned to his left and fired a 57-yard bomb to the end zone." Read on here in the
@washingtonpost
...
BIG CONGRATS to CUA women, Georgetown men, W&M men, UMD men & Mary Washington men -- all going to College Nationals! What a region... Did we miss any?!
🚨🚨 IT'S OFFICIAL 🚨🚨
Amsterdam 🤝 DC
Please help us welcome Ben Oort to the Breeze!!
Ben last played in the AUDL in 2018 with Toronto (as an 18-year-old) and put up these numbers:
4 AST, 31 GLS, 5 BLK in 10 games played
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Hailing from Richmond, VA, our next roster announcement is
#19
Allie Wallace!
Age: 23
Height: 5' 10"
Hometown: Southbury, Connecticut.
Years Playing Ultimate: 6 years
College: James Madison University
@Bitchmonkeys
Club Teams:
@VARebellion
, (2015-2018, Captain)
QB1 returns!
We couldn't be more excited to welcome 2022 captain and great teammate Jonny Malks back to the Breeze!!
Jonny has consistently been the anchor of the Breeze offense the past two seasons, collecting 66 assists and 34 goals.
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HE AIN'T HEAVY.
We are 𝙚𝙘𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙘 to announce Zach and Gus Norrbom will be returning to the Breeze for the 2023 season!
Zach has been playing pro ultimate for the better part of a decade ('13, '17-'22 with the Breeze & '15-'16 with the MLU's DC Current) - he's a vampire.
Richmond returns!
Please help us welcome Garrett Braun and Kris Harrison back to the Breeze after each spent a year away from the team!!
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